CareerPlan

Assistant Professor of Mathematics

Ames, IAFull-time2026-09-21 → 2026-11-10
Based in United States

Core

Tenure-track Assistant Professor in discrete mathematics and optimization (operations research) focusing on research and teaching.

Role type

Assistant Professor (tenure-track)

Builds

Undergraduate and graduate mathematics courses; internationally recognized research program in discrete mathematics and optimization.

Domain

Higher Education / Mathematics (Discrete Mathematics, Optimization, Operations Research)

Required skills

PhD in mathematics or related discipline; research background in discrete mathematics, optimization, or operations research; teaching excellence; external research funding acquisition.

Preferred skills

Postdoctoral experience; strong collaboration skills; superior research potential in discrete mathematics and optimization.

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.

Seniority

Assistant Professor (tenure-track)