Assistant Professor: Discrete Math & Optimization

Iowa State University; Minnesota; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits

Generous leave

Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Wellbeing program

Job summary

The Department of Mathematics at Iowa State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in discrete mathematics and optimization, starting August 16, 2027. The successful candidate will build a strong research portfolio and demonstrate excellence in teaching.

Responsibilities include teaching, mentoring students, pursuing external funding, and contributing service to the department and broader mathematical community.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in mathematics by the start date.
• Research background in discrete mathematics, optimization, or OR.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence.

Responsibilities

• Teaching undergraduate and graduate mathematics courses.
• Developing and maintaining an internationally recognized research program.
• Advising and mentoring students.
• Contributing service to the department and broader mathematical community.
• Pursuing external research funding.

Skills

Discrete mathematics

Optimization

Operations Research

Education

PhD in Mathematics

Job description

The Department of Mathematics at Iowa State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in discrete mathematics and optimization, starting August 16, 2027. The successful candidate will build a strong research portfolio and demonstrate excellence in teaching.

Responsibilities include teaching, mentoring students, pursuing external funding, and contributing service to the department and broader mathematical community.