Assistant Professor, Department of Mathematics

Wake Forest University; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake Forest University’s Department of Mathematics invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in mathematics with a focus on applied or computational areas. The successful candidate will teach two courses per semester and mentor student researchers at both graduate and undergraduate levels.

The candidate will advance a high-quality research program, engage with students beyond the classroom, and participate in service to the department and university.

Qualifications

• Earned Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics, Computational Mathematics, Mathematics, or related area.
• Two courses per semester in applied or computational mathematics at graduate and undergraduate levels.
• Mentor student research and participate in departmental, College, and University service.

Responsibilities

• Teach two courses per semester in applied or computational mathematics at graduate and undergraduate levels.
• Mentor student research and engage with undergraduates and graduates inside and outside the classroom.
• Advance a high-quality research program and contribute to departmental service.

Skills

Applied mathematics

Computational mathematics

Teaching

Research

Graduate instruction

Education

Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics

Job description

WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY. The Department of Mathematics invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position as Assistant Professor of Mathematics, effective July 1, 2027.

Qualifications :

We seek candidates with expertise in applied or computational mathematics who will contribute to our teaching, mentoring, and research missions while helping to expand our applied mathematics curriculum. Preference will be given to applicants with the vision and expertise to develop and teach advanced undergraduate and graduate courses that strengthen and support the continued growth of our applied mathematics program. An earned Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics, Computational Mathematics, Mathematics, or a related area is required for this position.

Position Summary :

The successful candidate will two teach courses per semester in applied or computational mathematics at the graduate and undergraduate level, mentor student research, actively engage with undergraduate and graduate students both inside and outside of the classroom, advance a high-quality research program, and participate in departmental, College, and University service.

About the Department of Mathematics at Wake Forest University:

The department has twenty-nine faculty members. We offer the following undergraduate degrees: a B.S. in Applied Mathematics and a B.A. and a B.S. in Mathematics; we also have a mathematics minor. The department also has a graduate program offering an M.S. in Mathematics with both a thesis and non-thesis option. In addition, the department currently supports five postdoctoral positions which are mentored by our permanent research faculty. Tenured and tenure-track department faculty teach two courses per semester. For further details about the Department of Mathematics at Wake Forest University, please see math.wfu.edu .

About Wake Forest University:

Founded in 1834, Wake Forest University is a private, coeducational institution dedicated to academic excellence in liberal arts, graduate, and professional education. With more than 5,400 undergraduates and 3,800 graduate and professional students, Wake Forest is a collegiate university offering a vibrant, intellectual community with a rich cultural life, an impressive array of facilities, and a strong athletics program competing in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). Since its founding, the University has adopted the motto Pro Humanitate, which is exemplified by a deep institutional commitment to public service and engagement with the world. For more information, visit: about.wfu.edu .

Wake Forest University is located in Winston-Salem, a beautiful, mid-sized city centrally located in the Piedmont-Triad region of North Carolina. To learn more about Winston-Salem, visit: www.visitwinstonsalem.com .

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and military or veteran status.

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