at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job ID48991
LocationEvanston, Illinois
Department: MCC Engg Sci & Applied Math
Visiting Assistant Professorship in Applied Mathematics
The Department of Engineering Sciences and Applied Mathematics at Northwestern University (http://www.esam.northwestern.edu) invites applications for the position of Visiting Assistant Professor in Applied Mathematics. This is a one-year, non-tenure-track position with the possibility of renewal for a second year. Duties involve teaching and research in applied mathematics with a focus on applications in engineering and/or the sciences.
The Department seeks outstanding candidates who have received a Ph.D. degree in applied mathematics, engineering, physics or another applied math-related discipline, or who expect to do so by July 2024, and who aspire to engage in independent and interdisciplinary research and teaching. The starting date is September 1, 2024. The application package should include a cover letter, curriculum vita, statement of research accomplishments and interests, statement of teaching experience and philosophy, and if available representative manuscripts (published, submitted or in preparation). Please visit to find out more information about this position and to apply.
In addition, the applicant should arrange for at least two, but no more than three letters of recommendation addressing both research and teaching qualifications. Recommendation letters will be automatically solicited from the letter writers by email after the names are entered in the online application system.
Questions may be directed to Miso Kim at miso.kim@northwestern.edu (subject line: Visiting Assistant Professor Search). To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by February 1st, 2024, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Please read ALL instructions and make preparations before proceeding to the application page:
Applications will only be accepted via online submission (see link below).
Please prepare all documents in advance as Adobe PDF files, and please be sure all information is entered correctly and accurately (especially names and email addresses), as there will be no opportunity for online revision after your application has been submitted.
Please also prepare a list of names and email addresses for your external academic references; your references will be contacted directly by the online system and invited to upload their letters on your behalf.
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