Assistant Professor of Mathematics
About the role
The Department of Mathematics in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Iowa State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the areas of discrete mathematics and optimization inclusive of operations research, with a proposed start date of August 16, 2027. The successful candidate is expected to have a strong research portfolio and a demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching. The department offers B.S., B.A., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Mathematics and Applied Mathematics, and participates in interdisciplinary programs in Data Science, Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, Human-Computer Interaction, and Information Assurance. It has 45 faculty, 70 Ph.D. students, 5 postbaccalaureate/M.S. students, and 240 undergraduate mathematics majors/minors, with active research seminars and over $2 million in active awards.
Responsibilities
- Teach undergraduate and graduate mathematics courses
- Develop and maintain an excellent, internationally recognized research program
- Advise and mentor students
- Contribute service to the department and the broader mathematical community
- Pursue external research funding
Requirements
- PhD or equivalent degree in mathematics or a related discipline by the appointment start date
- Research background in discrete mathematics, optimization, or operations research
Qualifications
- Demonstrated potential for superior achievements in research in discrete mathematics and optimization inclusive of operations research
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with other researchers and work with students
- Excellent teaching record as evidenced by at least one recommendation letter specifically addressing teaching
- Accomplishment in research in addition to the Ph.D., typically achieved through a postdoctoral position
Benefits
- Comprehensive health and work‑life benefits, including medical and dental
- Retirement benefits (defined benefit and defined contribution plans)
- Generous leave plans
- Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
- Life insurance and long‑term disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Various voluntary benefits and discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellbeing program
Schedule
- Nine‑month appointment per year
- Full‑time position
- Teaching load for untenured faculty: 3 courses per year (tenured faculty: 4 courses per year, with possible course releases for highly productive research active faculty)