Oberlin College, Department of Mathematics
Position ID:
Oberlin-ASSTPROF [#26927]
Position Title:
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
Position Type:
Tenured/Tenure-track faculty
Position Location:
Oberlin, Ohio 44074, United States of America
Subject Area:
Mathematics
Appl Deadline:
2025/10/15 11:59PM
(posted 2025/08/29)
(posted 2025/08/29)Position Description:
Position Description
Job Summary: The Mathematics Department at Oberlin College invites applications for a full-time tenure track faculty position in the College of Arts and Sciences in any area of mathematics beginning fall of 2026. About: Founded in 1833, Oberlin is a private four-year, highly selective national liberal arts college that is also home to an outstanding Conservatory of Music. Together, the two divisions enroll approximately 2900 students. The College views a diverse, equitable, and inclusive educational environment as contributing to the excellence of its academic program and was the first college in the US to admit Black Students and women. Among liberal arts colleges, Oberlin is a national leader in successfully placing graduates into PhD programs. Oberlin is situated on the outskirts of Cleveland, combining a cozy small-town atmosphere with the cultural amenities of a major city. The Cleveland Museum of Art, the Cleveland Orchestra, the Cinematheque, Karamu House, several educational institutions, and scores of restaurants, bars, music venues, and theaters add to the cultural and educational opportunities of the region. The Department of Mathematics has ten full-time faculty positions and about eighty majors on campus. Our courses also support students across a wide range of majors. The Department has a strong record of producing students who earn Ph.D. degrees in the mathematical sciences. We especially seek candidates who demonstrate a desire to involve undergraduates in research. Responsibilities: The incumbent will teach the standard teaching load (4.5 courses per year) in the general area of mathematics and will teach classes at all levels in our curriculum. The incumbent should demonstrate an interest in supervising honors projects and developing new contributions to the mathematics curriculum related to the incumbent’s research interests. The incumbent will also be expected to engage in sustained scholarly research and/or other creative work appropriate to the position and participate in the full range of faculty responsibilities, including academic advising, mentoring undergraduate research and service on committees. The Department and College actively support new faculty with mentoring and professional development opportunities, including a paid pre-tenure leave for those on the standard six-year track, startup support, and internal grants for conference travel and research. Qualifications: Among the qualifications required for appointment is the PhD degree (in hand or expected by first semester of academic year 2026-27). Candidates must demonstrate commitment to and potential excellence in undergraduate teaching. Oberlin is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the distinctiveness and excellence of our academic community through their research, teaching, and service. The incumbent will bring understanding of or experience working with underrepresented and diverse academic populations. Oberlin recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran’s status, and/or other protected status as required by law. Compensation: Within the range established for this position, salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and includes a competitive benefits package. To apply: All application materials must be submitted electronically through the website www.mathjobs.org. Finalists for the position will be expected to submit the same information to Oberlin College and Conservatory's online application process. A complete application will be comprised of: 1) A cover letter describing your teaching, scholarship, mentorship, and service, detailing how you contribute to an inclusive learning environment; the Cover Letter should also explain your interest in working at a liberal arts college in general and Oberlin specifically; 2) A Curriculum Vitae; 3) An unofficial graduate transcript; 4) Statement(s) on your teaching philosophy that demonstrate(s) a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; 5) A research statement that includes how you will support undergraduate research and, if applicable, how you might incorporate undergraduate students into your research program; and 6) Letters of Reference from three recommenders.* *By providing three letters of reference, you agree that we may contact your letter writers. Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. Completed applications received by the October 15, 2025 deadline will be guaranteed full consideration. Questions about the position can be addressed to: jcalcut@oberlin.edu, Chair of Mathematics, or by phone at 440-775-8008Application Materials Required:
- Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research statement
- Teaching statement
- Graduate Transcripts
- Three or more reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site )
- And anything else requested in the position description.
Further Info:
440-775-8008
10 N. Professor St. 205
Oberlin, OH 44074
Oberlin, OH 44074