Summer Math Institute Visiting Faculty Positions

The Summer Mathematics Institute at Cornell (SMI) aims to prepare undergraduate participants for the rigors of graduate school. The program is supported by a grant from the National Science Foundation and is aimed at increasing diversity in the field of Mathematics; therefore, we strongly encourage women and minority students to apply to SMI. We target students who have just completed their junior year, but finishing sophomores and seniors are also eligible to apply.

SMI 2013 is expected to run from approximately June 8, 2013 to August 2, 2013 with 12–14 students participating, many of whom are from underrepresented groups. We seek applications for two faculty positions:

• A faculty member is needed to teach a course at the level of Cornell's honors undergraduate algebra course (MATH 4340). The course will meet five days a week with evening problem sessions.
• A faculty member is needed to supervise student research projects. The research projects will be similar to REU projects, but with a smaller time commitment to allow students adequate time for course work. In order to complement the course work, we seek a faculty member who can direct research projects in an area other than algebra.

Both positions will be supported by teaching assistants. Applicants should be committed to our mission of providing a supportive and encouraging environment for SMI students. Candidates with a Ph.D. in mathematics or a closely related field are preferred. Offers of employment are subject to continuation of program funding.

Deadline for applications: January 15, 2013

How to Apply

Applicants are required to apply through MathJobs.org (www.mathjobs.org). For full consideration, please submit an application with all supporting materials by the deadline stated above.

Applications must include the following:

• curriculum vitae,
• a statement of purpose,
• two letters of reference.

Reference letter writers should be asked to submit their letters online through MathJobs.org. If they are unable to do so, they may send their letters by email to math_recruit@cornell.edu or to the following address: Recruiting Committee, Department of Mathematics, Malott Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853-4201 USA.

Cornell is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer

Last modified:October 25, 2012