Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) - Mathematical Sciences (26-27)

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Posting Details

Job ID: 164159

Rank: Assistant Professor

College/School: Chicago, IL - College of Science and Health

Position Description:

The Department of Mathematical Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position as an Assistant Professor in Mathematical Sciences to begin September 1, 2026, with teaching and research responsibilities commencing in the Fall of 2026. In addition to offering a broad array of mathematics and statistics courses at the undergraduate level, the department offers graduate programs leading to five different Master of Science degrees, including Applied Mathematics and Applied Statistics.

While applicants with expertise in all fields of statistics and applied mathematics will be considered, preference will be given to candidates who can contribute to teaching in areas of need to the department, including biostatistics, longitudinal data analysis, time series, experimental design, mathematical finance, and operations research. Faculty responsibilities include teaching, advising, maintaining an active program of scholarship, and engaging in university service.

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About the College
The College of Science and Health includes units of Biological Sciences; Chemistry and Biochemistry; Environmental Science and Studies; Health Sciences; Mathematical Sciences; Neuroscience; Nursing; Physics and Astrophysics; Psychology; and Rehabilitative Sciences and Professions. The College of Science and Health provides high quality, personalized, and accessible science and health education to a diverse student body, grounded in the values of St. Vincent de Paul. Our teaching and research advance knowledge and service to society. The College of Science and Health is located on DePaul’s Lincoln Park Campus.

Qualifications:

Required

• PhD (or expected completion of PhD by July 1, 2026) in statistics, mathematics, or applied mathematics

Application Instructions:

Review of applications will begin on November 30, 2025 and continue until the position is filled. Applicants should apply online with:

• A cover letter
• Curriculum vita
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Research statement
• Letters of recommendation from three references, at least one of which addresses the candidate’s teaching
• Applicants are also encouraged to supply additional evidence of effective teaching such as formal teaching evaluation summaries, classroom materials, etc.

E-mail Professor Phil Yates ([email protected]) for additional inquiries.

General Compensation/Benefits Statement
DePaul University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the qualifications, education, experience, and training of the selected candidate, the scope and responsibilities of the position, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.

DePaul University offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, and tuition benefit. Further information regarding benefits can be found here:

About DePaul University's Academic Calendar
Except for the College of Law, DePaul University operates on a quarter system. Classes in Autumn, Winter, and Spring quarters are 11 weeks in length (including finals week) and Summer courses, in two sessions, are typically 5 weeks in length. The College of Law operates on the semester system. Classes in the Fall and Spring semesters are 16 weeks in length (including finals week) and it offers a Summer Session of 7 weeks (including final exams).

Salary Information: The salary range for this 10-month position is $89,400 - $93,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience.