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Duties

Major Duties of the Position: The Department of Mathematical Sciences invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor position with an emphasis in Operations Research, with a start date of June 2025. This is a tenure-track position. We seek an energetic passionate operations research professional with a desire to educate and develop future decision makers. We are looking for an individual who possesses or can develop the skills to assume a significant leadership role in our operations research program. Duties will include teaching undergraduate operations research, statistics, data science, and mathematics courses, working with students on group and individual research projects, curriculum and program development related to operations research, committee work, and various other administrative tasks associated with being a faculty member. Applicants will be assessed based on their teaching ability and experience, record or potential for scholarship, commitment to service, and the breadth and relevance of their educational background and life experiences. The chosen candidate will join ten other full-time civilian professors in a dynamic department which includes approximately thirty-five military faculty members. In addition, the candidate will engage with members of related departments through the Operations Research and Data Science majors. Our faculty members work closely with each other in a collegial, collaborative, and mentoring environment. The chosen applicant will be a person who understands the dual academic and military mission of the Academy and who recognizes the remarkable opportunities and sometimes demanding responsibilities inherent in this position. The academic mission of the Air Force Academy focuses on active student learning and personal development; we desire applicants who understand and appreciate the educational challenges and the technological culture of the current generation of college students. All faculty members are expected to contribute to the Academy's primary mission of developing leaders of character through exceptional teaching, scholarship, and service. The successful candidate will be expected to teach a broad array of operations research, mathematics, statistics, and data science courses, engage students in undergraduate research, and serve as a mentor to cadets. We seek an individual with a breadth of intellectual interests who currently has or will pursue an active program of scholarship which may include pedagogical research and innovative curriculum development. Faculty members are also expected to engage in service activities benefiting the department, the Air Force Academy, and the professional operations research/mathematics/statistics community. Career progression proceeds through the traditional academic ranks of assistant, associate, and full professor. The Air Force Academy is committed to building a culturally diverse educational environment. Applicants are requested to include information about how they will further this goal, as well as directly addressing the required and desired qualifications in their cover letter. In addition, it is strongly encouraged that applicants submit an unofficial copy of their undergraduate and graduate school transcripts.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• The selected candidate will be subject to a security investigation leading to successful completion of a background investigation with a favorable adjudication. The selectee's failure to meet this requirement will be grounds for termination.
• Essential qualities expected of every faculty member include the personal attributes of integrity, industry, cooperation, initiative, and breadth of intellectual interests.
• Doctoral degree (see Qualifications for required academic disciplines)
• The salary shown is the minimum (Annual) amount to be paid and may be set higher commensurate with individual's qualifications and experience.
• You will be required to serve a 1-year trial period
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• As a condition of employment, male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. For additional information go to: http://www.sss.gov

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: A doctoral degree in operations research, applied mathematics, mathematics, statistics, data science, engineering, or closely related field. Demonstrated expertise in operations research is required for applicants whose doctoral degree is in another field. Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential. Every faculty member must have the personal attributes of integrity, cooperation, and initiative. ACADEMIC DISCIPLINES: Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Mathematics, Statistics, Applied Statistics, Data Science, Engineering, or closely related field. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: A strong preference will be given to applicants whose education and experiences indicate the ability to engage in our operations research program, with the potential to assume a leadership role in the development and management of the program. Applicants should have experience or have demonstrated commitment to teaching and mentoring underrepresented students. In addition, a strong record or potential for research involving undergraduates is highly valued. Inquiries about the position should be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Lt Col Taylor Leonard, email: [email protected]. Please do not email documents or completed applications to this address as they will not be considered.

Education

EDUCATION:
If selected, you will be requested to provide original copies of ALL OFFICIAL transcripts for degrees being pursued or obtained (or letter of degree completion if an OFFICIAL transcript is not available due to recent graduation) to support your educational claims as stated in your curriculum vitae. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a transcript to be considered OFFICIAL, it should be printed on university letterhead and the registrar's official seal/signature must appear on the transcript. Your transcripts must also reflect the degree awarded/conferred date. Transcripts labeled UNOFFICIAL will not be accepted.

Upon request, ensure you include ALL transcripts to support your educational claims as stated in your curriculum vitae (resume) even if not required for this position.

FOREIGN EDUCATION:
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the educational requirements. However, you must show proof that the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying in the form of an "official" statement of U.S. equivalency from a Department of Education approved (non-federal) agency (i.e. AICE, NACES), who will complete a U.S. Standard of Education Conversion.

Contacts

• Address USAFA Faculty 5136 Eagle Drive USAF Academy, CO 80840 US
• Name: USAF Academy Faculty Staffing Team
• Email: [email protected]