Location: Winston Salem, NC
Open Date: Sep 15, 2026
Close Date: Nov 15, 2026
Description: WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY. The Department of Mathematics invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position as Assistant Professor of Mathematics, effective July 1, 2027.
Qualifications: We seek candidates with expertise in applied or computational mathematics who will contribute to our teaching, mentoring, and research missions while helping to expand our applied mathematics curriculum. Preference will be given to applicants with the vision and expertise to develop and teach advanced undergraduate and graduate courses that strengthen and support the continued growth of our applied mathematics program. An earned Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics, Computational Mathematics, Mathematics, or a related area is required for this position.
Position Summary: The successful candidate will two teach courses per semester in applied or computational mathematics at the graduate and undergraduate level, mentor student research, actively engage with undergraduate and graduate students both inside and outside of the classroom, advance a high-quality research program, and participate in departmental, College, and University service.
About the Department of Mathematics at Wake Forest University: The department has twenty-nine faculty members. We offer the following undergraduate degrees: a B.S. in Applied Mathematics and a B.A. and a B.S. in Mathematics; we also have a mathematics minor. The department also has a graduate program offering an M.S. in Mathematics with both a thesis and non-thesis option. In addition, the department currently supports five postdoctoral positions which are mentored by our permanent research faculty. Tenured and tenure-track department faculty teach two courses per semester. For further details about the Department of Mathematics at Wake Forest University, please see math.wfu.edu.
About Wake Forest University: Founded in 1834, Wake Forest University is a private, coeducational institution dedicated to academic excellence in liberal arts, graduate, and professional education. With more than 5,400 undergraduates and 3,800 graduate and professional students, Wake Forest is a collegiate university offering a vibrant, intellectual community with a rich cultural life, an impressive array of facilities, and a strong athletics program competing in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). Since its founding, the University has adopted the motto Pro Humanitate, which is exemplified by a deep institutional commitment to public service and engagement with the world. For more information, visit: about.wfu.edu. Wake Forest University is located in Winston-Salem, a beautiful, mid-sized city centrally located in the Piedmont-Triad region of North Carolina. To learn more about Winston-Salem, visit: www.visitwinstonsalem.com.
Application Instructions: Review of applications will begin immediately. A complete application will include a 1-2 page letter of application which addresses the candidate's commitment to the teacher-scholar ideal, their research agenda, as well as their plans for and/or experience with teaching and mentoring; a curriculum vitae; a research statement; a teaching statement; graduate transcripts; and at least three letters of recommendation, at least one of which largely addresses teaching. Applications that include all required information and are submitted on or before November 15, 2026 will be given full consideration. To apply, visit: hr.wfu.edu/careers. Inquiries should be directed to Prof. John Gemmer, Chair of the Search Committee, at gemmerj@wfu.edu or to Wake Forest University Human Resources at askhr@wfu.edu. Wake Forest University conducts background investigations for all final faculty candidates being considered for employment.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Equal Opportunity Statement
The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and military or veteran status.
Accommodations for Applicants
If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact AskHR@wfu.edu or (336) 758-4700.