University of Tennessee
Math Department
Position Vacancies
Assistant Professor | Business Manager | Postdoc | General Information
The Department of Mathematics of The University of Tennessee seeks to fill one tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Probability. A Ph.D. or equivalent degree is required. Outstanding research promise and dedication to excellent teaching are paramount. Some postdoctoral experience is desirable, though not required. Employment begins August 1, 2010.
Applicants should arrange to have a curriculum vita, at least three letters of recommendation, a research statement (including future plans and abstracts of finished papers), and evidence of quality teaching. These documents can be submitted any of the following ways: (1) electronically at http://www.mathjobs.org/jobs (preferred), (2) by e-mail to probsearch@math.utk.edu, (3) by mail to Probability Search, Department of Mathematics, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996-0612. Review of applications will begin December 1, 2009 and will continue until the position is filled.
The Knoxville campus of the University of Tennessee is seeking candidates who have the ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the diversity and intercultural goals of the University. For more information about the University and Department of Mathematics please see our websites at http://www.utk.edu and http://www.math.utk.edu.
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Position Number 20016285
Business Manager- Department of Mathematics
The Department of Mathematics at the University of Tennessee invites applications for a full-time Business Manager. Reporting to the department head, the business manager is responsible for management of and accounting for departmental finances (including sponsored projects) in accordance with University, state, and federal guidelines. The position is also responsible for the department’s compliance with Human Resources policies, including compliance with visa and immigration policies related to international faculty, visiting scholars, and graduate students. Primary duties include coordinating the departmental budget as well as research and non-research expenditures and income accounts, endowments, general ledger accounting, accounts payable and receivable, procurement, facility space inventory, payroll, and supervision of designated department support staff. The business manager will also be involved in gathering and analyzing data to prepare monthly or quarterly reports and projections. The Knoxville campus of the University of Tennessee is seeking candidates who have the ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the diversity and intercultural goals of the University.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in accounting, with 5 to 7 years accounting experience OR a work history that includes at least 10 years of hands-on accounting or financial management
- Demonstrated leadership, administrative, and problem-solving skills
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
- Demonstrated proficiency with spreadsheets, databases and Microsoft Office software
- 3 to 5 years experience with a large accounting software package such as SAP or Oracle
- 3 to 5 years experience related to fiscal post-award management of federal, state, and private grants and contracts expenditures
- 3 to 5 years of supervisory experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous accounting experience at a comprehensive research university, preferably in an academic department
- Experience with SAP software
- Demonstrated knowledge of UT fiscal and human resources policies and procedures
- Experience with visa and immigration issues related to international faculty, visiting scholars, and graduate students
- Experience working with faculty on grants and contract budgets and submissions
Individuals interested in applying should forward a cover letter, resume, and a list of three or more professional references with complete addresses and telephone numbers to: Chair, Math Business Manager Search, 105C Aconda Court, Department of Mathematics, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996-0612. Screening of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position has been filled.
Postdoctoral Position - The Mathematics Department at The University of Tennessee at Knoxville seeks to fill a postdoctoral position in any of the following fields: applied mathematics, computational mathematics, geometry, topology, probability, or differential equations. Candidates should have had their PhDs for no more than four years by September, 2009. Primary consideration will be given to candidates whose interests overlap with existing faculty. The position is a 9 month academic year appointment for three years, beginning August 1, 2010, and may not be extended. The teaching load for this position will be two courses per semester. The salary will be $50,000 per year. Evidence of potential for excellence in research and high quality teaching is required. Review of applications will begin January 1, 2010 and continue until the position is filled. The Knoxville campus of the University of Tennessee is seeking candidates who have the ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the diversity and intercultural goals of the University.
Candidates should submit a curriculum vita, a description of their research accomplishments and plans, and a teaching statement. These documents as well as three letters of recommendation, at least one of which should address teaching, can be submitted any of the following ways: (1) by mail to Postdoctoral Search Committee, Department of Mathematics, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996-0612, (2) by email to bmorgan@math.utk.edu, or (3) electronically at http://www.mathjobs.org/jobs (preferred).
All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability or covered veteran status.
Eligibility and other terms and conditions of employment benefits at The University of Tennessee are governed by laws and regulations of the State of Tennessee, and this non-discrimination statement is intended to be consistent with those laws and regulations.
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last updated: 9/2009