Tenure-track assistant professor position beginning July 1, 2025.
The Colby College Department of Mathematics seeks an exceptional teacher with a dynamic research program in any area of pure mathematics complementing current research strengths of the department. The teaching responsibility is an average of 4.5 courses per year. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in mathematics and must have at least one year of postdoctoral experience with very substantial teaching and research components. Applications must include evidence of a strong continuing research program as well as of exceptional teaching and mentoring of undergraduates from diverse demographics.
To apply, please provide a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statements on teaching and research, official summary sheets from all course evaluations received since 2022, and recent research publications or preprints representative of your scholarship. Please arrange for at least four letters of recommendation to be submitted directly by the recommenders, at least two of which should focus on your teaching and mentoring experience. The cover letter should address your vision of mathematics in a liberal arts context, should highlight your experience teaching and mentoring students from diverse demographics, and should address specific reasons why you have made Colby your choice. The research statement should be aimed at mathematics faculty who are not necessarily in your area of specialization. All materials should be submitted online at www.mathjobs.org. Review of applications will begin on October 20, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled.
Colby is a highly selective college of approximately 2300 students located in central Maine. The college, situated one hour north of Portland, and three hours north of Boston, enjoys easy access to the spectacular outdoors, as well as to various recreational and cultural activities. The College provides significant support for both teaching and research. For more information about the position and the department, visit colby.edu/math.
Colby is a private, coeducational liberal arts college that admits students and makes personnel decisions on the basis of the individual’s qualifications to contribute to Colby’s educational objectives and institutional needs. The principle of not discriminating on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, caste, national or ethnic origin, marital status, genetic information, political beliefs, veteran or military status, parental status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, physical or mental disability unrelated to the job or course of study requirements is consistent with the mission of a liberal arts college and the law.
Founded in 1813, Colby is one of America’s most selective colleges. Serving only undergraduates, Colby’s rigorous academic program is rooted in deep exploration of ideas and close interaction with world-class faculty scholars. Students pursue intellectual passions, choosing among 58 majors or developing their own. Independent and collaborative research, study abroad, and internships offer robust opportunities to prepare students for postgraduate success. Colby is home to a community of 1,850 dedicated and diverse students from around the globe. Its Maine location provides easy access to world-class research institutions and civic engagement experiences.
Under the leadership of its new president, David A. Greene, Colby is building on this strong foundation while remaining committed to excellence, to supporting students and faculty at the highest levels, and to the College’s deep liberal arts traditions. This new chapter includes plans for creating innovative academic initiatives and partnerships, strengthening the connections between the liberal arts and the professional world, revitalizing downtown Waterville, and pursuing significant capital projects for performing arts and athletics.