Assistant Professor (Tenure Track), Department of Mathematical Sciences, University of Delaware
The Mathematical Sciences Department (https://mathsci.udel.edu) at the University of Delaware seeks to appoint two tenure-track assistant professors in the area of mathematical foundations of data science, machine learning and/or artificial intelligence. Preference will be given to candidates studying either the application of data science/ML/AI to problems in computational mathematics, or the use of high-dimensional probabilistic modeling in data science/ML/AI. The successful candidates will have a demonstrated record of significant research achievements, strong potential for obtaining external research funding, and willingness to contribute to the department’s and University’s teaching and service missions. They will also show promise of effective teaching at the undergraduate level and interest in advising and teaching at the PhD level. The successful candidates are expected to strengthen and broaden multiple research initiatives in the department and enable interdisciplinary collaborations across campus. Applicants must have received a doctoral degree in mathematics, applied mathematics, or a closely related discipline by the start date of the position.
MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES AT UD: The Department of Mathematical Sciences at the University of Delaware (mathsci.udel.edu) is within the College of Arts and Sciences and has about 30 tenured/tenure-track faculty working in the areas of analysis, data science, discrete mathematics, computational and applied mathematics, probability, mathematics of quantum science, and mathematics education. The department has a strong record of attracting external research funding, and many of our faculty members are affiliated with the research-oriented Data Science Institute (dsi.udel.edu). The department offers doctoral programs in mathematics and applied mathematics, with an enrollment of about 50 PhD students, and offers a dual-degree PhD with a master’s in data science. It also offers undergraduate programs in mathematics, actuarial sciences, applied mathematics, math and data science, math and economics, and secondary math education.
The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) is the largest college at the University of Delaware, comprising 22 academic departments, 2 academic centers, and 35 interdisciplinary centers, programs, and institutes across the arts, humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. CAS serves every student at the University through foundational coursework, while also supporting over 7,300 undergraduate and 1,100 graduate students majoring in our disciplines. In 2024-2025, CAS conferred more than 1,400 BA and AA degrees and 460 graduate degrees.
Our community includes more than 600 full-time tenure-track and non-tenure contract faculty who are leaders in their fields, innovators in teaching, and advisors to nonprofit and governmental agencies at the local, regional, national, and international levels. Faculty emphasize the enduring value of an arts and sciences education and share a deep commitment to excellence in scholarship and all forms of creative and intellectual expression. With annual sponsored research expenditures totaling more than $40 million, including significant funding from the NIH and NSF, CAS houses several large, interdisciplinary grants and maintains outstanding research and teaching facilities that encourage innovation and collaboration.
Guided by a commitment to shared governance, CAS faculty serve as leaders in the University and College Faculty Senates. More than 380 staff members and 45 postdoctoral fellows and researchers further enrich the CAS community by providing essential support to students and academic units. CAS maintains annual operating expenditures of over $152 million and is a hub for interdisciplinary engagement, connecting students and faculty with local, national, and global communities through research, creative activity, and public service.
The University of Delaware (www.udel.edu) is one of the nation’s oldest institutions of higher education, combining tradition and innovation. The University of Delaware is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or status as a protected veteran, as well as any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. For the University’s complete non-discrimination statement, please visit www.udel.edu/aboutus/legalnotices.html.
TO APPLY: Review of applications will begin on November 10, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should submit the following materials through the MathJobs system: a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a research statement describing achievements and plans for future work, and a teaching statement. In addition, candidates should request that at least three letters of recommendation be submitted through MathJobs. At least one letter should address the candidate's teaching ability.
SALARY AND BENEFITS: Compensation packages are highly competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. The UD benefits package is one of the best in the nation. Research-active faculty typically have a 2-1 teaching load.
Questions: Questions, but not application materials, may be emailed to the hiring committee at “math-jobs@udel.edu” with “Tenure-track Position” in the subject line.
