Assistant Professor, Department of Mathematics (R0008844)
About the Role
The Department of Mathematics at Wake Forest University invites applications for a tenure‑track faculty position as Assistant Professor of Mathematics, effective July 1, 2027.
- Teach two courses per semester in applied or computational mathematics at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
- Mentor student research projects.
- Engage actively with undergraduate and graduate students both inside and outside the classroom.
- Develop and maintain a high‑quality research program.
- Participate in departmental, college, and university service.
Qualifications
- Expertise in applied or computational mathematics with a commitment to teaching, mentoring, and research.
- Ability to develop and teach advanced undergraduate and graduate courses that expand the applied mathematics curriculum.
- Earned Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics, Computational Mathematics, Mathematics, or a closely related field.
About the Department of Mathematics
The department comprises twenty‑nine faculty members.
- Undergraduate degrees: B.S. in Applied Mathematics; B.A. in Mathematics; B.S. in Mathematics; Mathematics minor.
Graduate program: M.S. in Mathematics with both thesis and non‑thesis options.
The department supports five postdoctoral positions mentored by permanent research faculty.
Tenured and tenure‑track faculty teach two courses per semester.
More information: math.wfu.edu
About Wake Forest University
Founded in 1834, Wake Forest University is a private, coeducational institution dedicated to academic excellence in liberal arts, graduate, and professional education. It enrolls more than 5,400 undergraduates and 3,800 graduate and professional students, offering a vibrant intellectual community, rich cultural life, extensive facilities, and a strong athletics program competing in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). The university’s motto, Pro Humanitate, reflects its deep commitment to public service and global engagement.
Location: Winston‑Salem, North Carolina, a mid‑sized city in the Piedmont‑Triad region. www.visitwinstonsalem.com
More information: about.wfu.edu