Golomb Visiting Assistant Professor

Purdue University; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Purdue University invites applications for multiple three-year Golomb Visiting Assistant Professor positions in the Department of Mathematics. PhD by Aug 16, 2027, strong research, and teaching experience are expected. Duties include research productivity, student engagement, and teaching undergraduate math.

Applications received by Nov 30, 2026 will be given full consideration, with some offers possibly made by Jan 2027. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• PhD in Mathematics or a closely related field by August 16, 2027.
• Evidence of strong research record through papers/preprints.
• Track record of teaching accomplishments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ongoing mathematical research and publish results.
• Teach undergraduate mathematics courses.
• Collaborate with faculty and students in the department.

Skills

Mathematics Research

Teaching Mathematics

Education

PhD in Mathematics

Job description

Job Title: Golomb Visiting Assistant Professor

City: WEST LAFAYETTE

Job Description:

Job Summary

Purdue University
Department of Mathematics
Position Title: Golomb Visiting Assistant Professor

The Department of Mathematics in the College of Science at Purdue University invites applications from recent Ph.D.s for multiple three-year positions as Golomb Visiting Assistant Professor. These positions come at a time of dynamic leadership and with significant investment in the College of Science - Purdue’s second-largest college, comprising the mathematical, physical, and life sciences. For information about our department, see www.math.purdue.edu .

Qualifications: The positions are open to mathematicians who will have completed their Ph.D. (or its equivalent) in mathematics or in a closely related field by August 16, 2027. Candidates must have a strong research record in mathematics, as evidenced by papers and preprints, and a record of teaching accomplishments.

Duties include continued research production, engagement with faculty and students, and teaching of undergraduate mathematics courses.

All applications received by November 30, 2026, will be given full consideration. Some offers will be made before the end of January 2027.

A background check is required for employment in these positions.

Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access university.