"Two Tenure-Track Faculty Positions in Computational Mathematics"

The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at the College of the Holy Cross invites applications for TWO full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor specializing in Computation or Applied Math to begin in August 2026. In particular, we are looking for candidates who use computational tools in their chosen area of research and can bring this experience into their teaching. Candidates will be expected to teach at all levels of the curriculum and contribute to the instruction and development of courses with a substantial computational aspect. In addition, we seek applicants who are interested in working with students on undergraduate research projects.

This position carries a 3-2 teaching load with a research leave prior to tenure review of either a full year at 80% salary or a semester at full salary, and generous sabbatical and fellowship leaves for tenured faculty. To enable a smooth transition to Holy Cross, new full-time tenure-track Assistant Professors receive start-up funding to support their research and professional development and have a one-course reduction in their first year of teaching (i.e., 2-2). This position offers full benefits and a starting salary in the range of $101,850 to $103,850. Faculty at the College cultivate a richly diverse academic community, pursue innovative teaching, and create high-impact scholarship. To learn more about faculty life at the College and in the Worcester area, candidates are encouraged to see the Resources for Prospective Faculty on our Faculty Openings page.

Candidates must demonstrate excellence in scholarship and undergraduate teaching as well as a commitment to inclusive pedagogies. Ph.D. required by the beginning of the appointment.

Please submit a cover letter addressing the position requirements listed above as well as the ways you might contribute to and further the College's core commitment to creating a community where every individual feels empowered to contribute their talents and perspectives, and to the College's mission as a Jesuit, undergraduate liberal arts college; a current curriculum vitae; unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts; a statement of your teaching philosophy and interests, particularly in reference to your experience with inclusive pedagogy; a research statement; three letters of recommendation, at least one of which discusses your teaching.

The College of the Holy Cross uses Interfolio to collect all faculty job applications electronically. Please submit all application materials to https://apply.interfolio.com/172460. Applications submitted by October 15 will receive full consideration. Initial interviews of selected applicants via Zoom will take place in late November and early December, and campus visits for selected applicants will take place in January and early February. Questions about this search may be directed to Professors Sharon Frechette and Becca Winarski at math-hire@holycross.edu.