Pure Math Faculty

Penn State University • University Park, IL

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Mathematics at The Pennsylvania State University (University Park Campus, State College, PA, USA) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant, Associate or Full Professor in Pure Mathematics, with a preference for Number Theory and related areas. The anticipated starting date for this appointment is Summer or Fall of 2027. The duties include research, teaching, supervision of student research at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and service to the university and the greater professional community. The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate interest in and capacity for developing a strong, independent research program, and teaching and mentorship excellence at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The Mathematics Department at Penn State has a history of excellence in both pure and applied mathematics with groups in number theory, dynamical systems, geometry, algebra, analysis and partial differential equations, applied mathematics and numerical analysis. The Department seeks to advance its robust agenda of research that fosters interdisciplinary connections across departments. The department also hosts several research centers including the Anatole Katok Center for Dynamical Systems and Geometry, the Center for Computational Mathematics and Applications, and the Center for Mathematical Biology. The University Park campus is located in State College, a vibrant, family friendly university town in central Pennsylvania.

Requirements

• Ph.D. (or equivalent terminal degree) in Mathematics or a closely related field before beginning employment at Penn State (for Assistant Professor rank)
• Strong track record of scholarly achievement, external funding, and demonstrated success in teaching and service (for Associate Professor rank)
• Track record of research publications, funding, teaching, and service that distinguishes them, nationally or internationally (for Full Professor rank)
• Complete the Penn State application for REQ_0000082488 at myworkdayjobs.com
• Submit an application through mathjobs.org with the following materials: Cover letter (maximum of 2 pages) that includes: Summary of the vision and goals of your research program, potential collaborations and alignment with our department and institution. Short summary of your most significant accomplishments. Curriculum Vitae (which includes a full publication list). Research statement: a detailed statement of your research accomplishments and your future research plans (maximum 5 pages). Teaching statement: a statement of your teaching philosophy and interests (maximum 2 pages). Four reference letters (one of which must address your teaching experience and effectiveness in detail) uploaded by the letter writers in the mathjobs application.

Nice To Haves

• Preference for Number Theory and related areas

Responsibilities

• Research
• Teaching
• Supervision of student research at both the undergraduate and graduate levels
• Service to the university and the greater professional community
• Developing a strong, independent research program
• Teaching and mentorship excellence at both the undergraduate and graduate levels

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package for full-time employees
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Robust retirement plans
• Generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree