Assistant Professor of Mathematics (Gulf University for Science & Technology)

Job Description: The Department of Mathematics & Natural Science in the College of Arts and Science at GUST invites applicants for a full-time faculty position in Applied Mathematics to start in Fall 2024. Preference will be given to candidates whose research field relates to Numerical Analysis, Scientific computing, and/ or Big Data. The successful candidate will teach, among others, Mathematics courses for Computer Science and Engineering majors (Calculus 1,2,3, Differential Equations, and Numerical Analysis), as well as General Education mathematics courses such as: College Algebra, Basic Calculus, and Basic Probability & Statistics. Proven record of high-quality research activity is viewed as a major asset. The State of Kuwait does not recognize degrees from online universities. Minimum Qualifications: The applicant must have completed a Ph.D. in Mathematics or any related field from a reputable North American (U.S. or Canada) or Western European university with an extensive teaching experience. The ideal candidate should have a strong commitment to quality teaching, have a strong academic record of scholarly related activity and quality research. He/she should possess excellent communication skills in English, must be ambitious, self-motivated, hard-working, with the ability to work both individually and as part of a team. Gulf University for Science and Technology (GUST): Gulf University for Science and Technology (GUST) was established in 2002 as Kuwait's first private American-model liberal arts university and affiliated with the Missouri University of Science and Technology (MS&T) & UMSL. GUST currently offers several programs in Arts and Sciences and Business, including an MBA degree. GUST is internationally accredited by various bodies, including ABET/CAC (Computer Science), ACA (Mass Communication), AACSB (Business), NOSS (Foundation Program Unit), and CEA (Foundation Program in English). The College of Arts and Science is committed to achieving excellence in teaching, impactful research, and collaborative relationships with local and regional communities, all in an active learning environment that promotes leadership, ethics, practical skills, and entrepreneurial spirit. The Department of Mathematics & Natural Sciences offers variety of Mathematics and Science courses including General Education courses as well as major-specific offerings, to students across all majors at the university. The M&NS department prides itself on an active and collegial academic environment with a strong commitment to quality teaching and high-caliber research. The Campus: The Mishref campus expresses GUST’s vision of higher education in Kuwait and provides the most up-to-date facilities and environment for active learning. GUST campus gives a strong and positive impression in terms of design, functionality, and accessibility. The State of Kuwait is in western Asia in the Middle East situated in the northern edge of Eastern Arabia at the tip of the Persian Gulf. Commitment to Diversity and Inclusiveness GUST is committed to thrive an environment of cultural diversity with faculty and staff members originating from a mixture of different cultural backgrounds, personal and professional experiences, and various traits which enrich the workplace. Cultural inclusiveness and employment equity are profoundly embedded in GUST’s mission. GUST offers generous salary packages which includes several benefits, including housing and transportation allowances, educational allowances for children under the age of 18, private medical insurance as well as annual airfare return home tickets for self and dependents besides an end of service indemnity. The state of Kuwait is an income-tax-free country. Appointments will be contractual, open-ended, and renewed upon positive annual performance evaluations in teaching, research, and service. Interested applicants are invited to visit our employment portal (https://apj.gust.edu.kw/talent) to fill out an online form and submit their curriculum vitae, copies of their degrees, a research statement highlighting past and current research experience along with the contacts of at least two references. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Note that this position is NOT located in the United States, and thus, the selected applicant should be willing to relocate to Kuwait. Application Information For more inquiries, please email the human resources department: hr@gust.edu.kw If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Computeroxy

Job Description:

The Department of Mathematics & Natural Science in the College of Arts and Science at GUST invites applicants for a full-time faculty position in Applied Mathematics to start in Fall 2024. Preference will be given to candidates whose research field relates to Numerical Analysis, Scientific computing, and/ or Big Data. The successful candidate will teach, among others, Mathematics courses for Computer Science and Engineering majors (Calculus 1,2,3, Differential Equations, and Numerical Analysis), as well as General Education mathematics courses such as: College Algebra, Basic Calculus, and Basic Probability & Statistics. Proven record of high-quality research activity is viewed as a major asset. The State of Kuwait does not recognize degrees from online universities.

Minimum Qualifications:

The applicant must have completed a Ph.D. in Mathematics or any related field from a reputable North American (U.S. or Canada) or Western European university with an extensive teaching experience. The ideal candidate should have a strong commitment to quality teaching, have a strong academic record of scholarly related activity and quality research. He/she should possess excellent communication skills in English, must be ambitious, self-motivated, hard-working, with the ability to work both individually and as part of a team.

Gulf University for Science and Technology (GUST):

Gulf University for Science and Technology (GUST) was established in 2002 as Kuwait's first private American-model liberal arts university and affiliated with the Missouri University of Science and Technology (MS&T) & UMSL. GUST currently offers several programs in Arts and Sciences and Business, including an MBA degree. GUST is internationally accredited by various bodies, including ABET/CAC (Computer Science), ACA (Mass Communication), AACSB (Business), NOSS (Foundation Program Unit), and CEA (Foundation Program in English).

The College of Arts and Science is committed to achieving excellence in teaching, impactful research, and collaborative relationships with local and regional communities, all in an active learning environment that promotes leadership, ethics, practical skills, and entrepreneurial spirit. The Department of Mathematics & Natural Sciences offers variety of Mathematics and Science courses including General Education courses as well as major-specific offerings, to students across all majors at the university. The M&NS department prides itself on an active and collegial academic environment with a strong commitment to quality teaching and high-caliber research.

The Campus:

The Mishref campus expresses GUST’s vision of higher education in Kuwait and provides the most up-to-date facilities and environment for active learning. GUST campus gives a strong and positive impression in terms of design, functionality, and accessibility.

The State of Kuwait is in western Asia in the Middle East situated in the northern edge of Eastern Arabia at the tip of the Persian Gulf.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusiveness

GUST is committed to thrive an environment of cultural diversity with faculty and staff members originating from a mixture of different cultural backgrounds, personal and professional experiences, and various traits which enrich the workplace. Cultural inclusiveness and employment equity are profoundly embedded in GUST’s mission.

GUST offers generous salary packages which includes several benefits, including housing and transportation allowances, educational allowances for children under the age of 18, private medical insurance as well as annual airfare return home tickets for self and dependents besides an end of service indemnity. The state of Kuwait is an income-tax-free country.

Appointments will be contractual, open-ended, and renewed upon positive annual performance evaluations in teaching, research, and service.

Interested applicants are invited to visit our employment portal (https://apj.gust.edu.kw/talent) to fill out an online form and submit their curriculum vitae, copies of their degrees, a research statement highlighting past and current research experience along with the contacts of at least two references. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Note that this position is NOT located in the United States, and thus, the selected applicant should be willing to relocate to Kuwait.

Application Information

For more inquiries, please email the human resources department: hr@gust.edu.kw

If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Computeroxy

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