Assistant professor of mathematics

Lafayette College
Department of Mathematical Sciences
Assistant Professor of Mathematics

The Department of Mathematical Sciences at Lafayette College in Easton, PA invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of assistant professor beginning July 2026. The department's teaching mission is to provide a broad spectrum of courses across the undergraduate mathematics curriculum, including theoretical and applied mathematics, as well as statistics. Applicants should have the potential to make significant contributions to this mission. Candidates for this position must have a Ph.D. in the mathematical sciences or be in the final stages of attaining one.

Candidates must provide evidence of excellence in teaching and a strong, active research program. Successful candidates will also demonstrate a willingness and ability to contribute to the life of a vigorous mathematics program on a small, exclusively undergraduate campus, as well as the ability to contribute to Lafayette's commitment to diversity and inclusion. Applied, interdisciplinary, and theoretical research are equally valued. Lafayette's mathematics department has an outstanding record of leadership in undergraduate research, and candidates should have an interest in mentoring student projects. The normal teaching load for tenure-track faculty members is four courses for the first year, and five per year thereafter. The college provides a paid pre-tenure research leave, mentoring, and research support.

Applications should be submitted to MathJobs: Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, brief statements describing your teaching philosophy and research program, and three confidential letters of recommendation, including one which addresses teaching. In the cover letter, candidates should address how their teaching, scholarship, and/or service will support Lafayette's commitment to diversity and inclusion as articulated in the College's diversity statement (u/diversity-statement/). Questions may be directed to the Head of the Department of Mathematical Sciences, Prof. Ethan Berkove at [email protected] .

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applications completed by November 16, 2025 will receive full consideration.

About Lafayette College:

Located within 70 miles of New York City and Philadelphia, Lafayette College is a highly selective undergraduate liberal arts and engineering institution with significant resources to support faculty members in their teaching and scholarship. Lafayette College is committed to creating a diverse community, one that is inclusive and responsive, and is supportive of its faculty, students, and staff. All members of the College community share a responsibility for creating, maintaining, and developing a learning environment in which difference is valued, equity is sought, and inclusiveness is practiced. Lafayette welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds.

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