Assistant Professor of Mathematics – Continuous Mathematics

Oakland University's Department of Mathematics and Statistics is seeking a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Mathematics with a specialization in continuous mathematics, based at the Rochester, Oakland County campus.

About the Role

This is a tenure-track faculty appointment at the Assistant Professor level within a collegial and research-active department. The position is slated to begin August 15, 2025, and carries responsibilities across research, teaching, and university service. Candidates whose work falls within continuous mathematics — including but not limited to partial differential equations, ordinary differential equations, variational methods, and continuous optimization — are encouraged to apply.

What You'll Do

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in mathematics, including courses aligned with your area of specialization in continuous mathematics
• Develop and sustain an independent, externally visible research program in continuous mathematics or an adjacent field
• Publish original findings in peer-reviewed mathematics journals and present at professional conferences
• Pursue external grant funding to support research activities and graduate student mentorship
• Advise and mentor both undergraduate and graduate students in mathematics
• Contribute to departmental curriculum development and participate in departmental, college, and university governance
• Collaborate with faculty across the Department of Mathematics and Statistics on interdisciplinary initiatives

What We're Looking For

• Earned doctorate (Ph.D.) in Mathematics or a closely related discipline by the appointment start date
• Demonstrated specialization in continuous mathematics — research areas such as PDEs, ODEs, variational analysis, or continuous optimization are particularly relevant
• Evidence of a productive research agenda, including publications or manuscripts in progress
• Commitment to excellence in teaching at both introductory and advanced levels
• Ability to attract or potential to secure external research funding
• Strong written and verbal communication skills suited to a diverse academic environment

About Oakland University

Oakland University is a doctoral-granting public research institution located in Rochester, Michigan, within Oakland County — one of the most economically dynamic regions in the Midwest. The university serves a large and diverse student body across a broad range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. The Department of Mathematics and Statistics offers degree programs at multiple levels and maintains active research groups across pure and applied mathematics. Faculty benefit from a supportive intellectual community and access to university resources designed to advance both scholarship and student success.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their application directly through this listing. A complete application typically includes a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement, teaching statement, and contact information for professional references. Review of applications will proceed on a rolling basis, so early submission is recommended for fullest consideration.