Colorado School of Mines
Engineering a world of possibilities
The Department of Applied Mathematics and Statistics (AMS) at Colorado School of Mines (Mines) in Golden, Colorado invites applications for a Postdoctoral Teaching Fellowship position to begin (subject to availability) in August 2027. The position is a two-year appointment (based upon satisfactory performance) that can be renewed by the department for an additional year.
The AMS department is a diverse and collegial cohort of 25 faculty members, split almost evenly between research faculty and teaching faculty. Research interests within the department are broad, varied, and frequently interdisciplinary in nature, including mathematical biology, mathematical geosciences, applied partial differential equations, environmental and spatial statistics, scientific computing, and the scholarship of teaching and learning. Mines has the highest admission standards of any university in Colorado, and the AMS department confers Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD degrees in applied mathematics and statistics, while providing foundational mathematics coursework for all other Mines majors.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Postdoctoral Teaching Fellows are expected to teach 4 courses per year. While the primary teaching responsibilities will be in the core mathematics sequence (Calculus I, II, III and Differential Equations), there may also be opportunities to teach outside of the core curriculum (e.g., Intro to Scientific Computing, Linear Algebra, Intro to Statistics, Intro to Probability)
- Postdoctoral fellows are further assigned a research mentor from the AMS faculty who guides the fellow in their professional development as a researcher. In addition to teaching obligations, postdocs may collaborate with AMS faculty within their distinct research field or across the department in the improvement and delivery of the AMS curriculum. For this position, the dedicated research mentor will be Prof. Brennan Sprinkle, whose specific research interests include fast numerical methods and soft matter physics.
Additional responsibilities
- Writing manuscripts within peer-reviewed journals and presenting results at (inter)national conferences and workshops
- Potential for collaboration within Prof. Sprinkle’s research group, including other postdocs, as well as graduate and undergraduate students at Mines
- Potential for participation in grant-writing and annual reports
- Perform other duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
- PhD degree in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Computational Science, Statistics or a related field by August 2027. This position is intended for recent PhD candidates
- Previous experience in teaching mathematics at the collegiate level
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Strong commitment to and experience with undergraduate teaching
- Experience with mathematics research via journal and/or conference publications
- Strong communication (both oral and written) and interpersonal skills for collaborative work
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
- Undergraduate teaching experience within a coordinated, multi-section setting
- Experience with and outstanding promise in research devoted to one or more of the following categories: applied and computational mathematics, fast numerical methods, open-source software development, colloidal and soft matter systems, mathematical biology at the cell scale, and applied partial differential equations
- Interest in interdisciplinary research efforts
- Experience with mentoring undergraduate student research
About Mines & Golden, CO
When the world looks for answers, the world looks to Mines.
Colorado School of Mines is a top-ranked public university solving the grand challenges facing our society, particularly those related to the Earth, energy and the environment. Founded in 1874 with specialties in mining and metallurgy, Mines’ scope and mission have continually expanded to meet the needs of industry and society. Today, we are the No. 36 public university in the nation, recognized for our innovation and undergraduate teaching in science, technology engineering and math (U.S. News and World Report, 2025).
Mines graduates are change makers, boundary breakers and problem solvers. Since our earliest days, a Mines education has been and continues to be a transformational opportunity, with one of the strongest returns on investment out there for talented STEM students of all backgrounds.
At the same time, Mines faculty members are pushing their fields in new directions, whether that’s manufacturing, space resources, quantum engineering, carbon capture or more. Mines was recently classified as a R1 “Very High Activity” research institution by Carnegie, a notable feat for any university but particularly one of our size.
Are you looking for an inspiring, mission-driven workplace where you can contribute to solving the world’s problems and educating the next generation of change makers? Are you an individual who values a diverse and inclusive community, where our different perspectives, experiences and cultures enrich the educational and work experience?
Look to Mines.
Annual Rate
$65,000 - $70,000
Mines takes into consideration a combination of candidate’s education, training and experience as well as the position’s scope and complexity, the discretion and latitude required in the role, work location, and external market and internal value when determining a salary level for potential new employees.
In addition to the amazing benefits mentioned below, Mines continues to show its dedication to its employees by offering an 11% employee contribution through our Mines Defined Contribution Plan and an incredible 12% employer contribution with immediate 100% vesting for our Administrative Faculty positions!
Colorado School of Mines offers a robust portfolio of benefits for all employees. For this role, that includes:
- Flexible health and dental care options
- Generous sick and vacation time
- Fully vested retirement plan on first day of employment, with generous employer contribution
- Tuition benefits (6 credits per year for employees, 50 percent discount for dependents)
- Free RTD Ecopass
All Mines employees also have access to discount programs through the State of Colorado and free tickets for Mines Athletics home games, as well as access to the state-of-the-art Recreation Center (fitness classes and training, swimming pool and more) and equipment rentals through the Outdoor Rec Center. We are proud to have recently opened an on-campus daycare center. For more details about benefits at Mines, visit mines.edu/human-resources/benefits.
How to Apply
To apply for the position, please send a cover letter stating your professional background, teaching, and research interests, a full curriculum vitae including a publication list and a list of courses previously taught, and teaching and research statements (limited to two pages each). Three letters of recommendation (with at least one addressing teaching) should also be submitted on behalf of the applicant. Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2026, and applications will be accepted until this position is filled. Questions and requests for further information about the position can be emailed to Prof. Brennan Sprinkle (bsprinkl@mines.edu) with the subject line [AMS POSTDOC POSITION].
Additional Information and Reasonable Accommodation Requests
It is the intent of Mines to comply with the applicable requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, and their implementation rules and regulations, in support of equal opportunities for qualified applicants with disabilities. To meet this goal, Mines will make reasonable accommodations during the employment selection process and within our working environment.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on our site as a result of your disability. You can request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our Human Resources team at hr@mines.edu or 303.273.3250 for assistance.
Successful completion of a background investigation is required for this position.
Equal Opportunity
Colorado School of Mines is committed to equal opportunity for all persons. Mines does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), ancestry, creed, marital status, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status or current military service. Further, Mines does not retaliate against community members for filing complaints regarding or implicating any of these protected statuses.
Mines’ commitment to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and equal access is reflected in the administration of its policies, procedures, programs and activities and in its efforts to achieve a talented student body and workforce.
Through its policies, procedures and resources, Mines complies with federal law, Colorado state law, administrative regulations, executive orders and other legal requirements to prevent discrimination (including harassment or retaliation) within the Mines campus community and to address potential allegations of inequality or concerns for safety.
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