"Assistant/Associate Professor, Cryptology"

The Department of Mathematics & Statistics at Florida Atlantic University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in cryptology, starting in August 2026.

Strong candidates in all areas of cryptology will be considered. Preference will be given to candidates with several broad areas of interest in the mathematics of cybersecurity including, but not limited to, symmetric and public-key cryptography, post-quantum cryptography, quantum algorithms in cryptography, or a closely related area. Responsibilities for this position will be research, teaching, and professional service. The successful candidate is expected to apply for and secure external research funding and actively participate in interdisciplinary programs.

The Department of Mathematics & Statistics is a collegial and research-active department demonstrating excellence in teaching, research, and service. We are home to 26 tenure-track or tenured faculty members, 18 faculty members in non-tenure-track positions, and more than 40 graduate teaching/research assistants. Our department has an established national and international reputation for research innovation through our Center for Cryptology and Information Security (CCIS). FAU is also recognized as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance/Cyber Defense Research (CAE-R) since 2019. More information about the department can be found at: http://www.math.fau.edu/

Informal inquiries can be addressed to: Dr. Stephen C. Locke, Chair of the Search Committee, (lockes@fau.edu). Review of applications will begin November 15, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.

Minimum Qualifications:
Candidates must possess an earned doctorate in mathematics or a closely related discipline at the time of application. Postdoctoral experience is preferred. Candidates should have a strong publication record commensurate with their experience, demonstrated potential for establishing programs of extramurally funded and independent research, and a clear promise of excellent instructional capacity. Candidates should be able to foster and create educational opportunities where all student populations thrive.

Salary:
To be discussed with applicant.

Special Instructions to Applicant:
All applicants must apply electronically to the currently posted position on the Office of Human Resources' job website (https://fau.edu/jobs) by completing the required employment application for this recruitment and submitting the related documents. Please apply to REQ21084.