Oregon State University, Mathematics

Position ID:

OregonStMath-ASSTPROFOSU [#27674]

Position Title:

Asst Prof Algebra/Number Theory/Probability

Position Type:

Tenured/Tenure-track faculty

Position Location:

Corvallis, Oregon 97331-4605, United States of America

Subject Areas:

Algebra, Number Theory, Probability

Appl Deadline:

2025/12/15 11:59PM help popup

(posted 2025/11/17, updated 2025/11/13, listed until 2026/05/13)

Position Description:

Oregon State University invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Mathematics beginning September 16, 2026. The areas of research for this position are Algebra, Number Theory, or Probability. Work in more than one of the target areas is not necessary for the position.

Applicants should have a PhD in Mathematics or a closely related field by the anticipated starting date, but experience beyond doctoral dissertation is normally expected. The salary is commensurate with research and teaching experience. Full consideration is guaranteed for applications which are complete by December 15, 2025.

Assistant Professors in the College of Science and the Department of Mathematics are expected to demonstrate effectiveness in teaching, advising and other institutional activities; achievement in scholarship and creative activity that establishes the individual as a significant contributor to the field or profession; and an appropriate balance of institutional and professional service. All professorial positions are expected to make significant contributions to undergraduate and graduate education. Application materials should clearly describe an applicant’s research program, teaching and mentoring experience and goals, as well as mentoring, service, and outreach activities or plans.

The primary mission of the OSU Mathematics Department is to provide education to undergraduate and graduate students in mathematics and to conduct research and scholarly activities in pure and applied areas of mathematics and mathematics education. The department offers PhD, MS, and BS degrees in Mathematics and has a growing student body of about 60 graduate students and more than 250 undergraduate majors.

The College of Science provides a core instructional role at OSU, supporting the ideals of learning, discovery, and engagement that are the foundation of a land-grant university. The College embraces instruction and research, in disciplines ranging from the mathematical and physical sciences to the life sciences that are based in unbiased inquiry and a dedication to discovery and innovation.

The College of Science and OSU are deeply committed to upholding the values of anti-racism, inclusivity, justice and equity — cornerstones of institutional and scientific excellence. Through our rich collection of people, ideas and perspectives, we engage in a healthy, constructive dialogue to learn, inform our research and make discoveries. The Oregon State University Office of Institutional Diversity’s Strategic Action Plan (http://diversity.oregonstate.edu/innovate-integrate-plan-inclusive-excellence) informs our work to ensure all have equitable access to succeed in science, work to dismantle systems of oppression, embed equity in everything we do and create a climate of trust, understanding and inclusion. We strive to build and sustain a welcoming and supportive campus environment. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

Instructions to the applicants: Submit the following items online at mathjobs.org to complete your application. Note that in order to be considered for the position, you are required to also submit your application on the Oregon State University Jobs Website:

https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/174604

1) Cover Letter (limit 1 page): Summarize your qualifications and interest in the position. 2) AMS Cover Sheet (this is automatically completed when submitting through this site). 3) Curriculum Vitae: Please list your education, relevant appointments, research publications, teaching and mentoring experience, funding, service and outreach experience, and other activities relevant to the position. 4) Statement of Research (5 page limit): Describe your research interests and main results; discuss these results in the context of at least one of the target areas: Algebra, Number Theory, or Probability 5) Statement of Teaching: (2 page limit): Describe your teaching and mentoring philosophy and approaches and how these relate to your own experience; discuss possible ideas of contributing to OSU’s educational mission at undergraduate and graduate levels. 6) Four or five reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers at this site). At least one letter should directly address your teaching abilities.

Application Materials Required:

Submit the following items online at mathjobs.org to complete your application:

Cover letter Curriculum Vitae Research statement Teaching statement Four or five reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site)

And anything else requested in the position description.

Application Materials Required:

Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:

Cover letter
Curriculum Vitae
Research statement
Teaching statement
Four or more reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site )

Further Info:

http://www.math.oregonstate.edu

541 737 5135

Department of Mathematics, Oregon State University, 368 Kidder, Corvallis, OR 97331-4605