"Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) - Mathematical Sciences (26-27)"

The Department of Mathematical Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position as an Assistant Professor in Mathematical Sciences to begin September 1, 2026, with teaching and research responsibilities commencing in the Fall of 2026. In addition to offering a broad array of mathematics and statistics courses at the undergraduate level, the department offers graduate programs leading to five different Master of Science degrees, including Applied Mathematics and Applied Statistics.

While applicants with expertise in all fields of statistics and applied mathematics will be considered, preference will be given to candidates who can contribute to teaching in areas of need to the department, including biostatistics, longitudinal data analysis, time series, experimental design, mathematical finance, and operations research. Faculty responsibilities include teaching, advising, maintaining an active program of scholarship, and engaging in university service.

Visit https://csh.depaul.edu/academics/mathematical-sciences/Pages/default.aspx for more information about the Department of Mathematical Sciences.

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Qualifications

Required

• PhD (or expected completion of PhD by July 1, 2026) in statistics, mathematics, or applied mathematics

Application Instructions

Review of applications will begin on November 30, 2025 and continue until the position is filled. Applicants should apply online with:

• A cover letter
• Curriculum vita
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Research statement
• Letters of recommendation from three references, at least one of which addresses the candidate’s teaching
• Applicants are also encouraged to supply additional evidence of effective teaching such as formal teaching evaluation summaries, classroom materials, etc.

E-mail Professor Phil Yates (PYATES@depaul.edu) for additional inquiries.

General Compensation/Benefits Statement DePaul University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the qualifications, education, experience, and training of the selected candidate, the scope and responsibilities of the position, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information. The salary range for this 10-month position is $89,400 - $93,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

DePaul University offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, and tuition benefit. Further information regarding benefits can be found here: https://offices.depaul.edu/human-resources/benefits/Pages/default.aspx.

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DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity employer with a strong commitment to hiring for our mission and diversifying our faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion (except where religion is a bona fide occupational qualification for the job), national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by law.

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