The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at James Madison University invites applications for one or more tenure track positions, starting August 2008. Candidates from all areas in mathematics or statistics are invited to apply. Applicants should have an appropriate doctoral degree in one of the mathematical sciences.

Candidates for all positions should have demonstrated success in teaching and potential in scholarship, including the ability to work with undergraduates in research. For one position, a demonstrated interest in mathematics content courses for future elementary and middle grades teachers is desirable. Appointment at the rank of associate professor is possible for this area of interest.

James Madison University is a comprehensive, coeducational state university, located in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. Enrollment is approximately 18000. The department includes very active groups in statistics, applied and computational mathematics, and pure mathematics, with opportunities for cross-departmental projects and cooperation. Bachelor.s degrees are offered in statistics and mathematics as well as a master of education in mathematics. For additional information, see the department homepage at www.math.jmu.edu.

Submit an AMS cover sheet, a letter of application addressing the nature of the position, vita, statements of teaching philosophy and research interests, transcript photocopies, and three reference letters to:

Mathematics and Statistics Search
Department of Mathematics and Statistics
MSC 1911
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA 22807.

In addition, to complete your application you will need to complete a short online form at http://joblink.jmu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=54021

Please fill in only the required fields in the online form. Application materials should be submitted by postal mail. Attaching application documents at the joblink site in addition to postal mail is optional.

Review of applications will begin December 1, 2007. Department representatives will be present at the Joint Mathematics Meetings. James Madison University is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action/equal access employer, and especially encourages application from minorities, women, and persons with disabilities.