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Illinois
University of Chicago—Assistant Professor
Position Description. The University of Chicago Department of Mathematics invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor. Successful candidates are typically two to four years past the PhD. These positions are intended for mathematicians whose work has been of outstandingly high caliber. Appointees are expected to have the potential to become leading figures in their fields. The appointment is generally for four years, with the possibility for renewal. The teaching obligation is up to three one-quarter courses per year.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to include additional information related to their teaching experience, such as evaluations from courses previously taught, as well as an AMS cover sheet. Questions may be directed to matwimberly@uchicago.edu. We will begin screening applications on November 1, 2024. Screening will continue until all available positions are filled.
Qualifications. Completion of a PhD in mathematics or a closely related field is required at the time of appointment.
Application Instructions. Required materials are: (a) a cover letter, (b) a curriculum vitae, (c) three or more letters of reference, at least one of which addresses teaching ability, (d) a description of previous research and plans for future mathematical research and (e) a teaching statement.
Applications must be submitted online through https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list/24853.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement. All University departments and institutes are charged with building a faculty from a diversity of backgrounds and with diverse viewpoints; with cultivating an inclusive community that values freedom of expression; and with welcoming and supporting all their members.
We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages diverse perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange. The University’s Statements on Diversity are at https://provost.uchicago.edu/statements-diversity.
The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University’s Notice of Nondiscrimination: https://www.uchicago.edu/non-discrimination.
Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-834-3988 or email equalopportunity@uchicago.edu with their request.
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Illinois
University of Chicago—L.E. Dickson Instructor
The University of Chicago Department of Mathematics invites applications for the position of L.E. Dickson Instructor. This is open to mathematicians who have recently completed or will soon complete a doctorate in mathematics or a closely related field, and whose work shows remarkable promise in mathematical research. The initial appointment is for a term of up to three years. The teaching obligation is generally four one-quarter courses per year. If you are two or more years post PhD, we encourage you to apply for our Assistant Professor position as well at https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list/24853.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to include additional information related to their teaching experience, such as evaluations from courses previously taught, as well as an AMS cover sheet. If you have applied for an NSF Mathematical Sciences Postdoctoral Fellowship, please include that information in your application, and let us know how you plan to use it if awarded. Questions may be directed to matwimberly@uchicago.edu. We will begin screening applications on November 1, 2024. Screening will continue until all available positions are filled.
Qualifications. Completion of all requirements for a PhD in mathematics or a closely related field is required at the time of appointment.
Application Instructions. Required materials are: (a) a cover letter, (b) a curriculum vitae, (c) three or more letters of reference, at least one of which addresses teaching ability, (d) a description of previous research and plans for future mathematical research and (e) a teaching statement.
Applications must be submitted online through https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list/24852.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement. All University departments and institutes are charged with building a faculty from a diversity of backgrounds and with diverse viewpoints; with cultivating an inclusive community that values freedom of expression; and with welcoming and supporting all their members.
We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages diverse perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange. The University’s Statements on Diversity are at https://provost.uchicago.edu/statements-diversity.
The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University’s Notice of Nondiscrimination: https://www.uchicago.edu/non-discrimination.
Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-834-3988 or email equalopportunity@uchicago.edu with their request.
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Massachusetts
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
at Williams College
The Williams College Department of Mathematics and Statistics invites applications for a tenure-track position in applied mathematics, beginning fall 2025, at the rank of assistant professor. The candidate should have a PhD in Applied Mathematics, Mathematics, or a closely related field by the time of appointment. We are seeking candidates who are committed to inclusive undergraduate education and show evidence and/or promise of excellence in teaching students from diverse backgrounds as well as a strong research program in applied mathematics that can engage undergraduate students. Williams College is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic community. We strongly encourage candidates from under-represented identities and others who will contribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas and perspectives to apply. Preference will be given to candidates whose research area complements the department’s current research areas. The candidate will join a department that actively supports interdisciplinary research and is expanding its existing applied curriculum. We welcome applications from all applied areas.
The teaching load is two courses per semester and a winter term course every other January. Our department offers a vibrant undergraduate program with majors in mathematics (including an applied mathematics emphasis) and statistics; for more information, see math.williams.edu. The multidisciplinary environment is a rich and collegial setting for student education and faculty research. Williams College provides the opportunity to apply for student research assistant support, an annual allocation of funds to support travel and research, a shared computer cluster for parallel computation, a grants office, and several internal research funding opportunities. In addition, Williams College offers faculty participation in the college’s professional development program First3 and in the NCFDD Faculty Success Program, and support through the newly established Rice Center for Teaching.
Please submit your application via MathJobs: https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list/24857. In your application materials, we ask you to address how your teaching, scholarship, mentorship and/or community service might support our commitment to diversity and inclusion. Your application should include the following components:
1) A cover letter. This should provide a brief summary of your professional experience and future goals, and should address your interest in working at Williams College in particular.
2) A current CV.
3) A research statement.
4) A teaching statement. This should address your teaching philosophy and experience, ways in which you foster an inclusive learning environment, and other reflections or relevant information you would like to share.
5) Three recommendation letters, at least one of which addresses your teaching experience.
If you have questions about this position, contact Prof. Susan Loepp (sloepp@williams.edu) and/or Prof. Julie Blackwood (jcb5@williams.edu). Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but all applications received by November 1, 2024 will be guaranteed full consideration. All offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background check. Further information is available at https://faculty.williams.edu/prospective-faculty/background-check-policy.
Williams College is a liberal arts institution located in the Berkshire Hills of western Massachusetts. The college has built its reputation on outstanding teaching and scholarship and on the academic excellence of its approximately 2,000 students. Please visit the Williams College website (www.williams.edu). Beyond meeting fully its legal obligations for non-discrimination, Williams College is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn, and thrive.
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Rhode Island
Apply for the November 2024 Blackwell-Tapia Conference at ICERM
The Institute for Computational and Experimental Research in Mathematics is accepting applications for the November 2024 Blackwell-Tapia Conference and Award Ceremony (November 15–16). The biennial conference recognizes and showcases mathematical excellence by underrepresented researchers, with specific attention to those raised in the US who have been historically excluded from the mathematical sciences. Learn more and apply at icerm.brown.edu/events/btc2024.
The 2024 Blackwell-Tapia Conference is supported by the US National Science Foundation Mathematical Sciences Institutes Diversity Initiative, Brown University, and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.
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Rhode Island
Brown University—Mathematics Department
J. D. Tamarkin Assistant Professorship: One three-year non-tenured nonrenewable appointment, beginning July 1, 2025. The teaching load is one course one semester, and two courses the other semester and consists of courses of more than routine interest. Candidates are required to have received a PhD degree or equivalent by the start of their appointment, and they may have up to three years of prior academic and/or postdoctoral research experience. Applicants should have a strong research potential, demonstrated excellence in teaching, and a commitment to building a diverse and inclusive community in Mathematics. Field of research should be consonant with the current research interests of the department.
For full consideration, applicants must submit a curriculum vitae, an AMS Standard Cover Sheet, at least three letters of recommendation primarily focused on research, and one letter addressing teaching by November 27, 2024. Applicants are required to identify a Brown faculty member with similar research interests. The cover letter should address the applicant’s commitment to diversity in terms of teaching, research, and activities in the math community, OR applicants may attach a diversity statement if desired. (Later applications will be reviewed to the extent possible.)
Please submit all application materials online at https://www.mathjobs.org.
As an EEO/AA employer, Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, and caste, which is protected by our University policies.
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Texas
Baylor University—Assistant Professor
The Department of Mathematics in the College of Arts & Sciences at Baylor University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning in August 2025. Details for this position can be found at https://apply.interfolio.com/147003. Applications must be completed and received by November 1, 2024.
We seek candidates with research interests in any area of applied mathematics. Potential for obtaining external funding is expected. In addition to developing a leading research program, the successful candidate is expected to pursue excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching and supervise student research.
About Baylor University. Located in https://waco.web.baylor.edu/ Baylor University is the oldest college in Texas. With a population of 21,000 diverse students, Baylor is one of the top universities in the nation, having been named an R1 institution by the Carnegie Classification in January 2022. Baylor is also on the honor roll of the “Great Colleges to Work For” from The Chronicle of Higher Education; Baylor offers competitive salaries and https://hr.web.baylor.edu/benefits while allowing faculty and staff to live in one of the fastest-growing parts of the state. Our strategic plan, https://illuminate.web.baylor.edu/, guides the University as we continue to live up to Baylor’s https://about.web.baylor.edu/values-vision/mission-statement of educating men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community.
Baylor University is a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, Baylor is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, pregnancy status, military service, genetic information, and disability. As a religious educational institution, Baylor is lawfully permitted to consider an applicant’s religion as a selection criterion. Baylor encourages women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply.
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Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Department of Mathematics
The Department of Mathematics at UW-Madison is now accepting applications for faculty positions beginning August 18, 2025, subject to budgetary approval. Rank will be as assistant professor (tenure-track), associate professor (tenured), or in exceptional cases, professor (tenured). All areas of mathematics will be considered. PhD in mathematics or related field is required prior to start of appointment. Faculty members are expected to contribute to the research, teaching, and service missions of the department. Appointment with tenure requires evidence of excellence in scholarly research, teaching, and service. Candidates for a tenure-track position should exhibit evidence of outstanding research potential, normally including significant contributions beyond the doctoral dissertation. The teaching responsibility is two courses per academic year, including both undergraduate and graduate level courses. A strong commitment to excellence in instruction is expected. An application packet should include a completed AMS Standard Cover Sheet, curriculum vitae including a publication list, and brief descriptions of research, teaching, and mentoring. Note that applicants will be evaluated based upon submitted materials and therefore should speak to and include evidence of their qualifications. Application packets should be submitted electronically to https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list/24862. We require three to four letters of recommendation, at least one of which must discuss the applicant’s teaching experiences, capabilities, and potential, sent to the above URL. For full consideration, application packets must be received by November 1, 2024. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from women and minorities. Unless confidentiality is requested in writing, information regarding the applicants must be released upon request. Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality. A background check will be required prior to employment.
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Austria
Institute of Science and Technology Austria
Assistant Professor (tenure-track) and Professor (tenured) positions in Mathematics
The Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) invites for faculty applications in all areas of mathematics.
Interdisciplinary applications bridging between areas are particularly encouraged to apply.
Assistant professors start with independent group leader positions for six years, progressing to tenured positions after a positive evaluation by international peers.
Tenured positions welcome distinguished scientists with proven leadership in research.
At ISTA, we promote a diverse and inclusive working environment and are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunities for all applicants, free of discrimination. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply.
ISTA (www.ista.ac.at) is an interdisciplinary research institution that combines basic science research with graduate education in theoretical and experimental research in Mathematical and Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, and Information and System Sciences.
Why ISTA
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Impactful research in a vibrant, international, and interdisciplinary research environment.
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Attractive salaries and generous resources.
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Guaranteed annual funding, including support for PhD students and postdocs.
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Graduate school with highly selective admissions.
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Professional development opportunities and employee support services.
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Appreciate dual-career support and on-campus childcare facilities.
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Support for acquiring third-party funding.
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Light teaching load, entirely at the level of graduate students.
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Inclusive working environment.
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Proximity to Vienna, consistently ranked among the most livable cities worldwide.
Take the next step in your academic career and apply at: www.ista.ac.at/jobs/faculty/.
The closing date for applications is October 24, 2024.
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Singapore
National University of Singapore
Tenured/Tenure-Track Faculty Positions at All Levels
The Department of Mathematics at the National University of Singapore (NUS) invites applications for the following positions beginning in August 2025.
We seek promising scholars and established mathematicians with outstanding track records in any field of pure and applied mathematics. The Department, housed in a spacious building equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, offers an internationally competitive salary with start-up research grants, as well as an environment conducive to active research, and ample opportunities for career development. The teaching load for junior faculty is kept especially light.
The Department is particularly interested in, but not restricted to, considering applicants specializing in any of the following areas:
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Optimization and Data Science
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Computational Mathematics and Scientific Computing
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Quantitative Finance
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Analysis
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Geometry and Topology
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Combinatorics and Discrete Mathematics
Please submit your application at https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list/24775.
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Singapore
National University of Singapore
Peng Tsu Ann Assistant Professorship
(Non-Tenure Track)
The Department of Mathematics and the Institute for Mathematical Sciences at the National University of Singapore (NUS) invite applications for the Peng Tsu Ann Assistant Professorship (non-tenure track) position beginning in August 2025.
We seek promising young scholars (fresh or recent PhDs) whose research interests have strong synergy with those of our senior faculty members.
The position is for a two-year duration with the possibility of a one-year renewal and comes with subsidized university housing; see https://uci.nus.edu.sg/cl/hs/facultyhousing/.
The annual salary is in the range of SGD 90–96K with SGD 8K of annual travel support and the teaching load is one course per semester.
Please submit your application at https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list/24776.
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