Assistant Professor of Mathematics (Tenure - Track)

Department:

Mathematics Location:

Belknap Campus Time Type:

Full time Worker Type:

Regular Job Req ID:

R109333 Position Description:

The Department of Mathematics at University of Louisville invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Mathematics, beginning in August 2027.

We seek candidates with expertise in applied mathematics. We particularly welcome applicants whose research interests complement or expand the department's existing strengths. Areas of interest may include, but are not limited to differential equations, mathematical modeling, dynamical systems, numerical analysis, probability and stochastic modeling, combinatorics, and applications of mathematics to other disciplines.

The successful candidate will be expected to establish and maintain an active research program, contribute to the teaching mission of the department at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and participate in departmental, college, and university service.

Applicants must have:

A Ph.D. in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, or a closely related field by the time of appointment

Evidence of potential for research excellence in applied mathematics

Evidence of potential for effective teaching at the university level.

Applicants must apply online and submit the following documents:

A cover letter;

A curriculum vitae;

A research statement describing current and planned research;

A teaching statement describing teaching experience and philosophy; and

Three letters of recommendation evaluating the candidate’s research qualifications and potential; at least one letter must also comment on the candidate’s teaching effectiveness.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion.

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Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 2315 South First Street Walk, Room 02C - Louisville, Kentucky 40292.

If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6258.