DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS, STATISTICS & COMPUTER SCIENCE
Announcement of Position to Begin Fall 2008
http://math.uwstout.edu

DESCRIPTION:
Tenure-track Assistant Professor or tenure-track Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science, rank dependent on experience. We are seeking a dynamic individual committed to undergraduate teaching who can help develop curriculum in bioinformatics, collaborate with department faculty and biologists, and assume a leadership role in the MSCS Department’s undergraduate Bioinformatics Concentration.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
The main duty will be to teach an average of 12 credit hours of course work each semester in general education courses in mathematics and/or statistics and major courses in computer science, mathematics, statistics, and/or bioinformatics. Collaboration with other faculty is expected. Involvement in curriculum development, research and scholarly activity, academic advisement, and service are expected along with other duties as assigned by the department chair. The use of laptops in the classroom and web-based technology is also expected.

REQUIREMENTS:
1. An earned PhD in bioinformatics or an earned PhD in mathematics, statistics/biostatistics, or computer science with experience in bioinformatics, by August 2008.
2. Evidence of teaching potential and strong interest in undergraduate teaching.
3. Interest in classroom use of laptops and web-based technology.

COMPENSATION:
Salary level is competitive with an excellent benefit and retirement package, and relocation expense allowance.

DEPARTMENT:
The Mathematics, Statistics & Computer Science Department has 23 full-time members, a strong tradition of excellence in teaching, and a growing program of scholarship and research in mathematics, computer science, statistics, and related areas. The department offers all the core courses necessary for the University's program in Applied Mathematics & Computer Science which enrolls approximately 150 students. It also provides service courses for the various programs within the University. Department members have been active in incorporating technology into their courses. Current technologies include the use of laptops, graphing calculators, course web sites, symbolic mathematics software (e.g., Maple), interactive distance education, and web-enhanced instruction (e.g., Desire2Learn and Course Compass). The department has a growing interest in involving undergraduate students in research.

UNIVERSITY:
A member of the University of Wisconsin System, UW-Stout has 8,000 students enrolled in 18 graduate and 29 undergraduate programs. The university is located in Menomonie, situated in northwestern Wisconsin, 60 minutes east of Minneapolis-St. Paul on Interstate 94. Located in the scenic Chippewa Valley Region with a population base of more than 200,000, Menomonie is a city of 15,000 surrounded by lakes, streams and woods. University of Wisconsin-Stout is a 2001 Baldrige Award Recipient, supporting a progressive, learning-centered, quality-based educational environment that is focused on continuous improvement. UW-Stout is a digital campus and all faculty and staff are required to use available technology in their positions including course delivery. Increasingly, courses are offered via alternative delivery methods and time frames. UW-Stout faculty members are responsible for teaching, advising, research and scholarly activity, and service. UW-Stout values diversity of people, ideas and experiences and is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit a letter of application, vita, transcripts, statement of teaching philosophy including a brief statement on how are you planning to help develop curriculum in bioinformatics, statement of research interests and three letters of reference (including current telephone numbers)

at http://www.MathJobs.org

Or by U.S. mail to:
Bioinformatics Vacancy Search Committee
Department of Mathematics, Statistics & Computer Science
UW-Stout
Menomonie, WI 54751

Or by FAX: 715/232-2573

For additional information, contact Dr. Diane Christie, Search Committee Chair, at 715/232-1213 or email at christied[at]uwstout.edu.

DEADLINE: Screening of applications will begin October 5, 2007 and will continue until the position is filled.