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Open Rank Faculty Position in Applied Mathematics
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Open Rank Faculty Position in Applied Mathematics Northwestern University life insurance, parental leave United States, Illinois, Evanston 633 Clark Street (Show on map) Jul 31, 2026 Job ID
54193
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Evanston, Illinois
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McCormick Engineering Sciences and Applied Mathematics Northwestern University invites applications for two full-time faculty positions in Applied Mathematics to begin in September 2027 in the Department of Engineering Sciences and Applied Mathematics (http://www.mccormick.northwestern.edu/applied-math/). One position will be at the assistant or associate level, and the other will be open rank. Candidates in all fields of applied mathematics, science, and engineering with a demonstrated ability to conduct high-impact interdisciplinary research in applied mathematics are encouraged to apply. Northwestern University offers a stimulating environment, encouraging collaborations across departments and schools. The research of our current faculty spans multiple departments in the McCormick School of Engineering, the Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences, and the Feinberg School of Medicine in areas including scientific computing, biological systems, fluid dynamics, complex systems, materials science, energy systems, ML/AI for science, and social systems. Many of the department's faculty are members of the NSF-Simons National Institute for Theory and Mathematics in Biology. In addition, our faculty actively participate in interdisciplinary centers such as the Northwestern Institute on Complex Systems, the Center for Synthetic Biology, the Northwestern University Interdepartmental Neuroscience Program, the Paula M Trienens Institute for Sustainability and Energy, the Northwestern-Argonne Institute for Scientific and Engineering Excellence, and the Center for Computation and Theory of Soft Materials. We seek candidates whose research has strong connections to applications and who will either substantially strengthen the department's current research activities or significantly broaden their scope, drawing on Northwestern's extensive opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration. A PhD is required; duties include research and teaching.Submit applications electronically at https:
//www.mccormick.northwestern.edu/applied-math/open-positions/ . The application package should include a curriculum vita, a statement of research accomplishments and interests, a statement of teaching experience and philosophy, and 3-4 selected publications. In addition, the applicant should arrange for at least three, but no more than four letters of recommendation. Recommendation letters will be automatically solicited from the letter writers by email after their names are entered in the online application. Questions may be sent to esam-facultysearch@northwestern.edu (Subject line: 2027 Faculty Search). Review of applications will begin December 1, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled . Compensation. The expected base pay range at the Assistant Professor level is $132,000- 140,000, $145,000
- 155,000 for Associate Professor and $160,000
- 190,000 for Full Professor.
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Apply for Job Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. View Northwestern's non-discrimination statement. Job applicants who wish to request an accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance. View additional information on the accommodations process.Career Insights for Mathematics Professor
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A Mathematics Professor teaches foundational mathematical ideas, truths, and methods to students through a combination of classroom instruction and assignments at colleges, trade schools or other institutes. May assist or lead in the creation of the curriculum to be taught. In addition to instruction, they may assist or lead in research initiatives relating to their field.
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