Department Chair of Mathematics – Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University invites applications for a Department Chair of Mathematics at its Daytona Beach campus. This leadership opportunity includes guiding 33 faculty members, advancing academic programs in computational mathematics and data science, expanding interdisciplinary research, and shaping future doctoral programs. The position includes a 9-month tenured faculty appointment at the rank of Professor and a 12-month administrative extension.

Apply here: https://embryriddle.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/Daytona-Beach-FL/Chair--Department-of-Mathematics--Daytona-Beach-Campus_R312340

Job Summary

The College of Science at Purdue University invites nominations and applications for the position of Head of the Department of Mathematics. The Department seeks a dynamic research leader and experienced educator with strategic vision and an outstanding record of achievement, excited by the opportunity to propel a strong department even further. The head will work with departmental colleagues and college leadership to advance its research, graduate, and undergraduate programs.

Department Head Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership that sustains existing strengths and promotes new high-impact research initiatives.
• Recruit, mentor, and retain exceptional faculty in all areas of mathematics.
• Advance excellence and innovation in graduate and undergraduate education and student success, which may include mentoring and teaching.
• Oversee departmental budgets and staff operations.
• Advocate on behalf of the department to internal and external stakeholders, including alumni and industry partners, and participate in fundraising efforts.
• Provide leadership for the increasing role of the Mathematics Department at the expanding Indianapolis location of Purdue University.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have an exemplary record of scholarly achievement along with strong leadership potential. It is expected that candidates for this position will have an earned doctorate in mathematics or a related field and a level of stature in the field sufficient at a minimum to merit appointment at the rank of Professor in a leading mathematics department. Highly desirable qualities include an understanding of the current needs and future directions of the field of mathematics and related areas in general, as well as within the department and college, and skills in academic leadership, student relations, mentoring, and alumni relations.

Application Procedure

Confidential nominations and inquiries can be sent to the search committee at head-search@purdue.edu. Applications should be submitted via https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list/29441 and should include:

1. A cover letter of one to two pages summarizing relevant research, teaching, and leadership experience.
2. A vision statement of up to 5 pages addressing plans/goals for the department.
3. A complete curriculum vitae with names and contact information of 3-5 references willing to address scientific and leadership achievement and/or potential.

Applications and nominations will be held in confidence; review of the same will begin on December 4, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.

A background check will be required for employment in this position.

About the Department of Mathematics

The Department has 65 full time faculty, 180 graduate students, 350 math majors and 300 actuarial science majors (joint with Statistics). The Department has an international reputation as an outstanding center for mathematical scholarship, research and education. Strong research groups in the Department span Pure, Applied, and Computational Mathematics, with emerging concentrations in Data Science and Quantum Information. It is a key department in the College of Science and Purdue University, providing a wide range of interfaces for research and substantial service teaching. Opportunities are abundant for the right leader to make a significant impact on the University and the profession by growing the Department’s visibility and stature. For more information, see http://www.math.purdue.edu/.

About the College of Science

The College of Science, which is comprised of the seven departments: Mathematics; Biological Sciences; Chemistry; Computer Science; Earth, Atmospheric & Planetary Sciences; Statistics and Physics & Astronomy, is the second-largest college at Purdue, with over 350 faculty, more than 6,800 undergraduate and 1,800 graduate students. Mathematics is an important component of large-scale interdisciplinary efforts across key strategic areas in the College, including mathematical and computational foundations, quantum computation, and data science, which align with the new campus-wide Data Science Initiative and the Purdue Quantum Science and Engineering Institute.

Purdue itself is one of the nation’s leading land-grant universities heavily focused on STEM subjects, with an enrollment of over 43,000 undergraduate and 13,000 graduate students. For more information, see https://www.purdue.edu/purduemoves/initiatives/stem/index.php.

Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access university.

Job Family

Faculty and Instruction

Job Sub Family

Faculty - Tenure/Tenure Track

Employee Class

Faculty

Career Stream

Faculty 6

Benefits Eligibility

YES

FLSA Status

Exempt

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Boston University invites applications for an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. All areas of Dynamical Systems and Partial Differential Equations, broadly interpreted, will be considered. Ph.D. required. Pending final approval, the appointment will start on July 1, 2027, with an expected salary range of $120,000 to $140,000. For more information and the full job posting, please visit https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list/29361.

The University of the Pacific’s Department of Mathematics invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Statistics beginning Fall 2027. Areas include statistics, biostatistics, statistical computing, statistical learning, data science, applied mathematics, and related fields. Candidates should demonstrate potential for interdisciplinary research, particularly with Pacific’s professional schools and departments and opportunities to involve undergraduates in research and experiential learning. A Ph.D. in Statistics, Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, or a related field is required by August 2027. The position includes five courses annually and active research. To apply: https://apptrkr.com/9915960

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Swarthmore College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in mathematics, beginning Fall 2027. We seek a candidate specializing in analysis with a possible additional interest in geometry.

Candidates should have an active research program that extends opportunities for student research. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence or outstanding promise in teaching in a way that motivates undergraduates from diverse backgrounds. The teaching load is four courses a year. Candidates should have a PhD in hand by Fall 2027.

Please submit application materials via https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list/28901 by November 1, 2026.

The Black Heroes of Mathematics Conference will take place from October 7-8 at the International Centre for Mathematical Sciences (ICMS) in the city Edinburgh in the UK, and the conference will take place with a hybrid format for in person and virtual attendees. This is the 5th annual BHOMC, with the first being held in 2022. The conference was started by Dr. Nira Chamberlain, the President of the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications. The event was largely inspired by the work of NAM and resources on Black Mathematicians like the MAD Pages. The Vision of the conference is ‘To celebrate the inspirational contributions of black role models to the field of Mathematics and Mathematics Education’ with a focus on black mathematicians from the UK, but also including the US, Africa, and the Caribbean. There will be a balance of technical talks in mathematics and mathematics education, as well as speakers that will share about their journeys into mathematics and work doing outreach. Registration is free and there will be a global group of participants joining over Zoom.

Register Here: https://icms.ac.uk/activities/events/bhom2026/

View the flyer on Linkedin here.

Claremont McKenna College

The Department of Mathematical Sciences at Claremont McKenna College (CMC) invites applications for a tenure-track position at the early assistant professor level in Applied Mathematics. The position will begin on July 1, 2027. The anticipated annual salary range is $105,000 - $115,000.

For details and to apply go to https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list/28437

The Simons Foundation's Science, Society and Culture division is accepting applications for the funding of two Centers of Excellence at Historically Black Colleges and Universities. This five year funding opportunity will provide a total of $7,500,000 USD to foster research excellence and collaboration, as well as provide pathways for students to successfully enroll in graduate STEM programs. Criteria and details on the application process can be found at the Simons Foundation website (https://www.simonsfoundation.org/grant/simons-centers-of-excellence-at-historically-black-colleges-and-universities/).

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of New Mexico anticipates appointment of a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Data Science beginning Fall 2027. For best consideration date is October 19, 2026.

Minimum requirements:

• PhD in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or closely related field by the appointment start date.
• Research experience in one or more areas central to modern Data Science, such as statistical learning, causal inference, experimental design, probability, stochastic PDEs, algebraic statistics, normalizing flows, scientific machine learning, optimization, inverse problems, or data assimilation. 
• Teaching experience at university level. 

To apply, visit: https://unm.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/18/home/requisition/37719?c=unm&cfdd[0][id]=255&cfdd[0][options][0]=1915

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Université Laval invites applications for a faculty position in mathematics, specializing in algebra and number theory. While applications from all subfields of algebra are welcome, priority will be given to candidates with specific expertise or a strong interest in representation theory. This recruitment aims to develop a core structuring axis in this field and related areas. The appointment will normally be at the rank of assistant professor, with an expected start date in the summer of 2027

For electronic submissions, all files must be in PDF format. Non-Francophone candidates must also clearly indicate their level of French proficiency in their cover letter and, if applicable, comment on their ability to reach a level sufficient to teach in French within one year.

Applications can be submitted by email to PosteMAT@mat.ulaval.ca.

The closing date for applications is November 1, 2026.

For further information, please contact the chair by email at PosteMAT@mat.ulaval.ca.

More details can be found at https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list/28540