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Faculty Openings

Tenure and Tenure-track Positions

Applications are invited for Tenured and Tenure-track positions starting in September 1, 2017. Priority will be given to exceptionally promising research mathematicians. We invite applications from qualified mathematicians in all fields.

Applications should be made electronically at www.mathjobs.org and should include (1) the American Mathematical Society Cover Sheet for Academic Employment, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) a research statement, and (4) four letters of recommendation, one of which discusses the candidate's teaching qualifications. Inquiries may be sent to: tenure@math.northwestern.edu.

The review process starts November 1, 2016; applications arriving after this date may also receive consideration. Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States.

Ralph Boas Assistant Professorships

Applications are invited for Boas Assistant Professorships at Northwestern University. 

The Boas Assistant Professorships are three-year, full-time, non-tenure-track positions beginning September 1, 2017, with a teaching load of four quarter courses per year. Applications are invited from qualified mathematicians in all fields. Candidates should have met all requirements for a Ph.D. by September 1, 2017. 

Applications should be made electronically at www.mathjobs.org and should include (1) the American Mathematical Society Cover Sheet for Academic Employment, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) a research statement, and (4) four letters of recommendation, one of which discusses the candidate's teaching qualifications. Inquiries may be sent to: boas@math.northwestern.edu

The review process starts December 1, 2016; applications arriving after this date will also receive consideration. Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States.

RTG Postdoctoral Fellowships in Analysis

Applications are invited for RTG Postdoctoral Fellowships in Analysis at Northwestern University, in conjunction with the Mathematics Department’s NSF Research Training Groups grant in Analysis on Manifolds.

The RTG Postdoctoral Fellowships are three-year, full-time, non-tenure-track positions beginning September 1, 2017, with a teaching load of three quarter courses per year.  Candidates should have met all requirements for a Ph.D. by September 1, 2017 but should be within two years of Ph.D. as of January 1, 2017.  Only US Citizens and Permanent Residents are eligible for these positions. Candidates are invited in all areas of analysis.

Applications should be made electronically at www.mathjobs.org and should include (1) the American Mathematical Society Cover Sheet for Academic Employment, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) a research statement, and (4) four letters of recommendation, one of which discusses the candidate's teaching qualifications. Inquiries may be sent to: boas@math.northwestern.edu

The review process starts December 1, 2016; applications arriving after this date will also receive consideration. Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States.

Assistant Professor of Instruction

Northwestern University’s Department of Mathematics invites applications for a full-time, benefits-eligible, non-tenure eligible faculty appointment as Assistant Professor of Instruction, beginning September 1, 2017. Duties include teaching six quarter-long undergraduate courses per academic year, course leadership, curriculum development, mentoring of new faculty and teaching assistants, and other departmental service primarily focused on undergraduate education. This a continuing appointment, subject to periodic review, with possible promotions to Associate Professor of Instruction and Professor of Instruction. Minimum qualifications include a Ph.D. in Mathematics, which must be conferred by September 1, 2017. Preference will be given to candidates who have demonstrated excellence, breadth, and innovation in teaching. We are interested in candidates whose primary career goal is undergraduate mathematics education in all its facets.

Applications should be made electronically at www.mathjobs.org and should include (1) the American Mathematical Society Cover Sheet for Academic Employment, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) a detailed teaching statement, (4) a statement of mathematical interests, and (5) four letters of recommendation, at least two of which discuss the candidate's teaching qualifications in depth. Inquiries may be sent to: hiring@math.northwestern.edu.

Review of application materials will begin on November 1, 2016 and will continue until the position is filled. Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.  Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States.

Submission of Application Materials

An electronic submission at http://www.MathJobs.org/ is required.

AA/EOE.

Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States.

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