How to Apply All applications must be uploaded here: http://apply.interfolio.com/153268 This faculty position will be in the Center for the Study of Complex Systems or joint between Complex Systems and another academic department or school at the University of Michigan. If a joint appointment is preferred, candidates should suggest possible partner departments or schools. Complex Systems has a tradition of jointly appointed faculty across a wide range of schools and colleges at the University of Michigan, however both joint and 100% Complex Systems appointments will be considered. Applicants must submit a CV, a statement of current and future research plans, a statement of teaching philosophy and experience, and evidence of teaching excellence, if any. At least three letters of recommendation are required and must be uploaded by the letter writers to the same website. Finally, please include a diversity statement that demonstrates your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through scholarship/research, and/or teaching/mentoring, and/or service/engagement. There may be some overlap with your research proposal and teaching statements (1-3 pages).

Review of applications will begin on October 6, 2024, and continue until the position is filled.

Job Summary The Center for the Study of Complex Systems (CSCS) at the University of Michigan seeks applicants for a tenure-track faculty position in complex systems science. The Center is a broad, interdisciplinary unit whose faculty use and develop tools from applied mathematics, computation, physics, statistics, engineering, and network theory to understand questions in the social, biological, and physical sciences. This is a University-year appointment at the Assistant Professor level. The expected start date is August 25, 2025.

Mission Statement The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.

Required Qualifications* We seek applicants with a research agenda focused on the development and/or application of complex systems models and/or methods. This may involve theoretical or applied research in areas of complex systems including (but not limited to) mathematical and computational work in network science, computational approaches in complex systems and related topics in computer science, social science, emergence and robustness, or scientific applications where complex systems theory lies at the core of the approach such as: quantitative modeling of biological and social systems, complex systems approaches to systemic racism and health disparities, biological and social evolution, artificial life, and cognition. We are particularly interested in candidates with a record of working across disciplines.

Modes of Work Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Additional Information As one of the world's great liberal arts colleges, LSA pushes the boundaries of what is understood about the human experience and the natural world, and we foster the next generation of rigorous and empathetic thinkers, creators, and contributors to the state of Michigan, the nation, and the world.

To learn more about diversity, equity, and inclusion in LSA, please visit lsa.umich.edu/lsa/dei. To learn more about LSA's Mission, Vision and Values, please visit lsa.umich.edu/strategicvision. Background Screening Offers for this appointment are contingent on successful completion of a background screening. The University of Michigan is supportive of the needs of dual career couples. Women and minority groups are encouraged to apply.

U-M EEO/AA Statement The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.