"Keith Julien Visiting Assistant Professor"

Job Summary

Applications are invited for non-tenure-track Keith Julien Visiting Assistant Professor positions, to begin in August 2026. These term positions are renewable annually for up to a total of three years. Candidates in all areas of applied mathematics will be considered

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

The departmental roots go back to the turn of the last century when it originally was the Department of Engineering Mathematics. The Department teaches thousands of students and has a major research presence in computational and physical/biological mathematics and the statistical sciences. It has 20 tenured or tenure track faculty. In addition, there are 12 full time instructors, more than 110 graduate students including approximately 40 teaching assistants, about 179 applied math majors, 109 statistics majors, 105 minors and a thriving Bachelor's-Accelerated Master's program.

The Department strives to be a leading program of applied mathematics. In 2018, the US News & World Report ranked the unit's graduate program 14th in the nation. The unit also ranked positively in many measures by the National Research Council in its 2010 decadal survey.

Our faculty have won numerous awards including: four being named fellows of the Society of Industrial and Applied Mathematics, two being named fellows of the American Mathematical Society, two being named fellows of the American Physical Society, two Guggenheim Fellows, American Statistical Association Fellow, Sloan Fellow. At CU-System: one Distinguished Professor, and at CU-Boulder: Hazel Barnes Prize, Professor of Distinction, winners of numerous CU-Boulder faculty awards, and two distinguished research lecturers.

Professor Keith Julien was a faculty member in the Department of Applied Mathematics from 1997 until his unexpected passing in 2024, leaving a legacy of scholarly and administrative excellence. As department chair from 2015 until his passing, Keith championed and built the Visiting Assistant Professor program that bears his name.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

The department is looking for candidates who have demonstrated excellence in research and who present documented evidence of teaching potential. The position includes developing one's research portfolio through collaborations within and outside the department and teaching one course per semester in the academic year. Departmental and university research interests and priorities will be taken into account in selecting candidates. Please see this website to learn more about the research in the Department of Applied Mathematics: https://www.colorado.edu/amath/research.

What You Should Know

This position has a teaching load of two courses per year.

What We Can Offer

$75,000/yr, and $4,000 startup in the first year with an additional $2,000 in research funds available every academic year.

Benefits

At the University of Colorado Boulder, we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder County's largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program.

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What We Require

Candidates must have a PhD, or equivalent degree in mathematics, applied mathematics, or a related field before the position begins.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

1. Resume/CV should include a list of publications.
2. Cover Letter
3. Statement of Teaching Philosophy
4. Statement Describing Research Related Goals

During the application process you will need to enter contact information for three references who will be contacted to provide letters of recommendation immediately after you apply.

For full consideration, please apply by April 1, 2026. Position will remain open until filled.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.

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