Two Tenure-Track Positions
The Department of Mathematics at Boston College invites applications for two tenure-track positions at the level of Assistant Professor beginning September 2010, one in Number Theory or related areas, including Algebraic Geometry and Representation Theory; and the second in either Geometry/Topology or Number Theory or related areas. In exceptional cases, a higher level appointment may be considered. The teaching load for each position is three semester courses per year.
Requirements include a Ph.D. or equivalent in Mathematics awarded in 2008 or earlier, a record of strong research combined with outstanding research potential, and demonstrated excellence in teaching mathematics.
A completed application should contain a cover letter, a description of research plans, a statement of teaching philosophy, curriculum vitae, and four letters of recommendation. One or more of the letters of recommendation should directly comment on the candidate's teaching credentials.
Applications received no later than December 1, 2009 will be assured our fullest consideration. Please submit all application materials through MathJobs.org.
Boston College will start a Ph.D. program in Mathematics beginning Fall 2010. Applicants may learn more about the Department, its Faculty and its programs at www.bc.edu/math. Electronic inquiries concerning this position may be directed to math-search@bc.edu. Boston College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from women, minorities and individuals with disabilities are encouraged.
Post-doctoral Position
The Department of Mathematics at Boston College invites applications for a post-doctoral position beginning September 2010. This position is intended for a new or recent Ph.D. with outstanding potential in research and excellent teaching. This is a 3-year Visiting Assistant Professor position, and carries a 2-1 annual teaching load. Research interests should lie within Geometry and Topology or related areas. Candidates should expect to receive their Ph.D. prior to the start of the position and have received the Ph.D. no earlier than Spring 2009.
Applications must include a cover letter, description of research plans, curriculum vitae, and four letters of recommendation, with one addressing the candidate's teaching qualifications. Applications received no later than January 1, 2010 will be assured our fullest consideration. Please submit all application materials through MathJobs.org.
Boston College will start a Ph.D. program in Mathematics beginning Fall 2010. Applicants may learn more about the Department, its Faculty and its programs at www.bc.edu/math. Electronic inquiries concerning this position may be directed to postdoc-search@bc.edu. Boston College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from women, minorities and individuals with disabilities are encouraged.
About Us
Boston College is a leader among the 28 Jesuit colleges and universities in the nation. Founded in 1863, it is now the fourth largest private university in New England and among the largest Catholic universities in the U.S., with its undergraduate and graduate student enrollment of approximately 14,500. BC consists of 11 schools, colleges, and institutes.
The Department of Mathematics presently has 22 full-time faculty. It grants approximately 50 B.A. degrees in mathematics, six M.A. degrees, and one or two M.S.T. degrees (in the teaching of mathematics) annually. Current research interests include number theory, representation theory, geometry, topology, dynamical systems, applied mathematics and statistics.
The Department has recently undergone an external review and anticipates a major input of resources in order to attain national and international prominence. We are committed to carrying out scholarship at the highest level, and providing an excellent education to our undergraduate and graduate students.