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Position Information
Job Title
Assistant Professor of Mathematics - Continuous Mathematics
Requisition No.
0000744
Job Description Summary
The Department of Mathematics and Statistics invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Mathematics, to begin August 15, 2025. Applicants must have a specialization in continuous mathematics, which includes but is not limited to, partial differential equations, ordinary differential equations, variational methods, continuous optimization, or dynamical systems. All candidates with research interests close to the department's faculty will be considered, with preference for those whose research includes mathematical modeling, continuous optimization, and machine learning. Candidates for this position must have a Ph.D. in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics (or its requirements completed) in the targeted area by August 15, 2025. Responsibilities of the position include instruction, scholarship, contribution to the Department's Ph.D. program in Applied Mathematical Sciences and other services at the departmental, university, and professional levels. A typical faculty teaching load is two courses per semester. The primary selection criteria will be an applicant's potential for effective instruction (at both the undergraduate and graduate level), quality scholarship, and the potential of effective service to the department, the university and the profession. Amongst applicants who are found highly qualified with respect to these criteria, preference will be given to those who can fulfill the department's current instructional needs in continuous mathematics and those with strong research collaboration potential with members of the department. Candidates must demonstrate experience with or a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Minimum Qualifications
A Ph.D. in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics (or its requirements completed) with a specialization in continuous mathematics by August 15, 2025.
Special Instructions to Applicants
To apply, go online to . A cover letter, a vita and publication list, graduate transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable for application), a diversity statement, a research statement, and a teaching statement must be uploaded at this site. The vita should include a publication list. The diversity statement should describe the applicant's interest or efforts in furthering diversity and inclusion, e.g., through mentoring, pedagogy, activism, faculty recruitment/retention, or research on issues related to diversity and social inequality. In addition, names and contact information for three letters of recommendation must be provided. The application system will contact the letter writers via email and provide them with instructions for uploading their letters. At least one of the letters of reference should address the teaching effectiveness and potential of the candidate. Applications should be completed by December 31, 2024 for full consideration.
Applicants should periodically check the status of their application in the system to ensure that their recommendation letters have arrived. Please direct any questions to:
Professor Nghia Tran
Chair, Faculty Search Committee in Continuous Mathematics
Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Oakland University
Rochester, MI 48309-4485
Email:
Phone: (248) 370-4030
Fax: (248) 370-4184
School/College & Department/Program Summary
The Department of Mathematics and Statistics is one of the largest departments in the College of Arts and Sciences. Its full time faculty members have research strengths in many areas of pure and applied mathematics and statistics. The Department offers baccalaureate degrees in mathematics, statistics, and actuarial science; master's degrees in mathematics, industrial and applied mathematics, and applied statistics; and a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematical Sciences with concentrations in the three different areas of continuous mathematics, discrete mathematics, and statistics. In addition, the Department teaches a full range of service courses to students in the sciences, engineering, business and education programs. Further information about the Department and the current research interests of its faculty can be found at
More About Oakland University
The University is located on 1,443 acres of scenic land in the cities of Rochester Hills and Auburn Hills in Oakland County, Michigan. The University offers 142 bachelor's degree programs and 138 graduate degree and certificate programs. Academics include programs in the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business Administration, School of Education and Human Services, School of Engineering and Computer Science, School of Health Sciences, School of Medicine and School of Nursing. As an anchor institution in southeastern Michigan that is dedicated to building ongoing, collaborative relationships, Oakland University embraces community and civic engagement to enhance the lives of its students and positively impact the broader community. Learn more about Oakland University's Mission & Vision and Strategic Plan .
Pay Basis
Open Date
11/07/2024
Open Until Filled
Yes
Job Category
Full-time Faculty
EEO Statement
Oakland University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from women and minorities.