Assistant or Associate Professor in Applied Mathematics at University of Kentucky – Lexington, Kentucky

A Ph.D. in Mathematics or related field from an accredited institution is required.

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The Department of Mathematics in the College of Arts & Sciences at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY seeks to fill a tenure-eligible faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level with expertise in the field of Applied Mathematics. We look for candidates with research interests in Applied Mathematics broadly defined to include Machine Learning/AI and Partial Differential Equations. Candidates with research interests that are compatible with those of relevant research groups or with a strong funding potential are especially encouraged to apply.

The anticipated courses this position will teach are MA 213 Calculus III, and MA 323 Mathematical Introduction to Data Science. This is a 9-month position in the regular title series with an anticipated start date of August 1, 2026. The successful candidate is expected to pursue a vigorous research program and to deliver high quality teaching to both graduate and undergraduate students. The anticipated first year distribution of effort will be 25% Teaching, 70% Research, and 5% Departmental service. A Ph.D. in Mathematics or related field from an accredited institution is required.

In order to be considered a candidate, applicants will need to complete the following two steps:

1. Submit your job market materials to https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list/27299. Applicants must include the following: Cover Letter, CV, Research Statement, Teaching Statement, and Evidence of Teaching Excellence. In addition, please provide the names and contact information of three references, including their letters of reference addressing the applicant’s research as well as one (1) letter of reference addressing the applicant’s teaching.

2. Complete an Academic Profile within the University of Kentucky employment system by selecting apply for this job.

Questions about this search should be addressed to Dr. Qiang Ye, Search Committee Chair, Department of Mathematics, University of Kentucky (qiang.ye@uky.edu).

Multiple positions available. Review of applications will begin on October 31, 2025. and will continue until all positions have been filled.

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