Assistant Professor in Mathematics

The Department of Mathematics invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor. The position is expected to begin July 1, 2026, contingent on final confirmation of funding. All candidates should have an outstanding record in research and be committed to excellence in teaching. Duties include research, department and university administration service, and teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level.

PhD is required at the time of appointment. Candidates must have excellent scholarship and promise for future development. Candidates for assistant professor should have completed successful graduate training and are beginning a career of independent professional accomplishment.

Applicants are required to create an applicant profile and upload a CV through Columbia’s online Academic Search and Recruiting (ARS) system.

Applicants must also apply at Mathjobs for the application to be considered complete. In Mathjobs, applicants must submit a cover letter, teaching and research statements, a CV, list of publications, at least three letters of recommendation, plus one additional teaching recommendation letter.

Review of applications will begin November 24, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Pay Transparency Disclosure

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.