Assistant Professor, 9 Month Salaried (Combinatorics)

Inside Higher Ed; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A public research university in Tallahassee is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Combinatorics starting August 2026. The position includes teaching both graduate and undergraduate courses, advising students, and conducting research in relevant areas such as Graph Theory and Optimization. Candidates must hold a PhD in Mathematics or a related field and have postdoctoral experience. This role offers an exciting opportunity for those passionate about combining research and teaching in mathematics.

Qualifications

• PhD or highest degree appropriate from an accredited institution in Mathematics or related discipline.
• Postdoctoral experience in a relevant subfield of Analysis.
• Experience in teaching graduate and undergraduate courses.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate and undergraduate courses.
• Advise graduate students.
• Conduct research in Combinatorics.

Skills

Research in Mathematics

Teaching experience

Advising graduate students

Education

PhD in Mathematics or related discipline

Postdoctoral experience

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Professor, 9 Month Salaried (Combinatorics)

Location: Tallahassee, FL

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job ID: 62320

Department

Department of Mathematics | College of Arts & Sciences

Responsibilities

The Department of Mathematics at Florida State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Combinatorics beginning in August 2026. Responsibilities include teaching both graduate and undergraduate courses, advising graduate students, and conducting research.

Qualifications

A PhD or highest degree appropriate from an accredited institution in Mathematics or a related discipline, as well as postdoctoral experience in a relevant subfield of Analysis is required. The ideal candidate will have experience working in research areas that complement the research interests in the Mathematics Department.

Key areas of interest in this search include Graph Theory, Optimization, and applications to Computer Science and Mathematical Biology, though the scope is not limited to these fields and candidates from other fields within Combinatorics can be considered.

Contact Info

Monica Jerrels

Program Associate, Mathematics

[e-mail]

850-644-8714

How To Apply

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Considerations

This is a Faculty position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.