Assistant Professor, Applied Mathematics

Department Mathematics Posting Number F260090 Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/64020 Employer State Faculty Appointment Term Term Position Type UUP Faculty Bargaining Unit 08 - UUP Posting Detail Information Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Position Summary The Department of Mathematics at the University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, invites applications for the appointment of a tenure-track Assistant Professor (10 month) specializing in applied mathematics. The position is anticipated to begin August 2027. Strong candidates working in any area of applied mathematics are encouraged to apply. Post-doctoral experience is expected, although not absolutely required.

The salary will be competitive. The normal teaching load for research-active faculty is three semester courses per academic year. The Department’s 25 tenure-track mathematics faculty and 42 doctoral students pursue research in algebra, analysis, applied mathematics, and geometry/topology. Candidates must submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae at https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/64020 Candidates should also submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a summary of their research program, a description of their teaching experience, and at least four reference letters, one of which supports the applicant’s effectiveness as a teacher, to https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list/28763 .

The deadline for applications is October 16, 2026. Late applications will be considered until the position is filled. UB has about 20,000 undergraduates, 10,000 graduate students, and 1600 full-time faculty. The Department of Mathematics is on UB’s North Campus in suburban Amherst, an area that combines outstanding public schools and services with a low cost of living.

Downtown Buffalo, with its eclectic neighborhoods, the Lake Erie waterfront, and vast cultural resources, is 15 minutes away, and Niagara Falls is also just 20 minutes away. The University at Buffalo (UB) is one of America’s leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world.

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The University at Buffalo is an equal opportunity employer ( EOE ) and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with a disability.

Minimum Qualifications

PhD in mathematics or a related field; Excellent research accomplishments; A strong commitment to teaching.

Preferred Qualifications

Postdoctoral experience is preferred. Prodig+ No Executive Position No Physical Demands Driving Requirements This position will never drive a university owned vehicle.

Salary

Range Competitive Additional Salary Information Job Type Full-Time Campus North Campus Posting Alerts Special Instructions Summary Candidates must submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae at https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/64020 Candidates should also submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a summary of their research program, a description of their teaching experience, and at least four reference letters, one of which supports the applicant’s effectiveness as a teacher, to https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list/28763 . The deadline for applications is October 16, 2026. Late applications will be considered until the position is filled. Additional Information Is a background check required for this posting?

No Background Check Notification Contact Information Contact's Name Barbara Prinari Contact's Pronouns Contact's Title Professor Contact's Email [email protected] Contact's Phone 716-645-8799 Posting Dates Posted 08/24/2026 Deadline for Applicants Open Until Filled Date to be filled 08/16/2027 References Number of References Required 1 Reference Cutoff Date Instructions to Applicant Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * Please indicate your current employment affiliation with the University at Buffalo. Faculty Faculty Student Association (FSA) Research Foundation Employee State Classified State Professional UB Foundation TA/GA Student No Current Employment Affiliation * How did you first hear about this employment opportunity? AcademicKeys.com CareerExposure.com CareerWomen.com Chronicle of Higher Education DiversitySearch.com GoogleJobs.com HERCjobs.org HigherEdJobs.com IMDiversity.com Indeed.com LinkedIn.com MBACareers.com Conference Personal Referral UBJobs.buffalo.edu Other WNY Jobs * Are you a SUNY employee eligible for special consideration as a result of retrenchment? Yes No Documents Needed To Apply Required Documents Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae Optional Documents Human Resources Townsend Hall 205 Hayes Rd Buffalo, NY 14214 716-645-7777 [email protected] UB is an AA/EOE and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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