The School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences (SoMSS) at Arizona State University invites applications for a full-time, benefits-eligible, tenure-eligible position at the rank of Assistant Professor. We seek candidates from a broad range of mathematical disciplines whose research strengthens the School’s profile in areas connected to quantum science and/or artificial intelligence. The anticipated start date is August 16, 2027. This position is located on the ASU Tempe Campus in Tempe, Arizona and requires physical presence at the location. Working from another location requires additional approvals, which is not guaranteed.
About the School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences (SoMSS):
The School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences (SoMSS) currently has 53 full-time tenured or tenure-track faculty members and a large and active graduate program. The School offers Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Ph.D. programs in Applied Mathematics, Theoretical Mathematics, Mathematics Education, and Statistics, as well as undergraduate and Master’s programs in Actuarial Science. SoMSS also offers an interdisciplinary Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, an online M.S. in Applied Statistics and Data Science, and participates in a cross-college Ph.D. program in Data Science.
The School has a strong interdisciplinary research profile, with extensive opportunities for collaboration across ASU and with the thriving medical and technology sectors in the Phoenix region. Faculty also have access to excellent computing resources, including high-performance servers, a local cluster, and the University’s central high-performance computing facilities. Additional information is available at https://math.asu.edu.
About The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences:
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is the academic heart of Arizona State University, committed to improving communities on a local, national and global scale. We support the professional development and growth of our faculty and staff in their cutting-edge research to advance these aims. Within The College, our faculty engage with a large and curious student body, guiding them as they grow into socially aware, critical thinkers and writers able to succeed in a wide range of careers and to address the challenges of the twenty-first century. Advancing the success of our students remains our top priority. To learn more about The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, please visit https://thecollege.asu.edu.
About Arizona State University:
ASU exemplifies a new prototype for the American public research university. As articulated in the ASU Charter, ASU is a comprehensive public research university, measured not by whom it excludes, but by whom it includes and how they succeed; advancing research and discovery of public value; and assuming fundamental responsibility for the economic, social, cultural and overall health of the communities it serves.
Essential Functions:
- Conduct research in mathematics and publish in high-quality journals.
- Disseminate research through conferences and colloquia.
- Provide effective teaching and mentoring in our undergraduate and graduate programs.
- Engage in appropriate professional service.
Required Qualifications:
- PhD in mathematics or a closely related field by the time of appointment.
- Demonstrated potential for excellence in research and teaching, relative to career level.
Desired Qualifications:
- Documented record of published research in mathematics
- Established record of, or strong potential for, securing external research funding.
- Potential to complement and strengthen existing research areas within the School.
- Demonstrated experience and/or interest in teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.
- Demonstrated potential for developing interdisciplinary research collaborations.
- Demonstrated commitment to working with faculty, staff, students, and communities to advance the ASU Charter
Application Instructions
The application deadline is November 27, 2026. Applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis for a reserve pool. Applications in the reserve pool may then be reviewed in the order received until the position is filled. Candidates will be asked to create or use an existing Interfolio Dossier to submit the following application materials:
- A cover letter that briefly explains the candidate’s interest in the position and addresses the candidate's commitment to ASU’s Charter.
- A curriculum vitae
- A personal statement addressing the candidate’s research program.
- A statement of teaching experience and philosophy.
- Four letters of recommendation; at least one of these letters should address the candidate’s teaching qualifications.
For additional information regarding position specifics, please contact Tammy Palmer via email at tammy.palmer@asu.edu.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
A background check is required for employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.
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