Faculty Positions
Tenured and Tenure Track Positions
University of Michigan – Department of Mathematics
The University of Michigan’s Department of Mathematics is searching for a tenure-track assistant professor in any area of pure and applied math. This will be a university-year appointment beginning August 25, 2027. Candidates should hold a PhD in mathematics or a related field and show outstanding promise and accomplishments in research, teaching, and leadership. This position will be part of the LSA Collegiate Fellows Program, which aims to recruit and hire exceptional early-career faculty who have engaged in efforts to increase access and inclusion in higher education. The following materials are required: (1) cover letter which outlines the candidate’s interest and suitability for this position, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) research statement, (4) teaching statement, (5) letters from at least four references (one of which addresses the candidate’s teaching potential), and (6) teaching evaluations, if any, from all courses taught in the last three years. Application materials should be submitted electronically through our posting at the AMS MathJobs website: MathJobs.org. Candidates who apply by November 15, 2026 will be given full consideration. Inquiries may be made by email to math-fac-search@umich.edu.
Employment will require a criminal background check and may require an institutional reference check regarding any misconduct. Candidates may be required to submit a self-disclosure form as well as an authorization to release information form and must meet all degree requirements prior to the start date of the position. The University of Michigan is supportive of the needs of dual career couples.
Announcement from the LSA Collegiate Fellows Program
The College of Literature Science and the Arts (LSA) at the University of Michigan seeks outstanding tenure-track assistant professors to join our faculty through the 2026-27 LSA Collegiate Fellows Program (LCFP). The LSA Collegiate Fellows Program aims to recruit and hire exceptional early-career faculty who have engaged in efforts to increase access and inclusion in higher education through their teaching and mentoring, AND/OR, research and scholarship, AND/OR service and engagement. We encourage applicants from a wide range of institution types as we seek to diversify where we hire from. For more details on the LSA Collegiate Fellows Program, please visit the program’s website.
Postdoctoral Assistant Professorships, and D. J. Lewis Research Assistant Professorships
University of Michigan Postdoc Posting 2026-2027
The University ofMichigan, Department of Mathematics, invites applications for Postdoctoral Assistant Professorships and D.J. Lewis Research Assistant Professorships, to begin August 25, 2027. These non-tenure-track positions may be renewed annually for up to three years and are designed to provide mathematicians with favorable circumstances for academic career development in research and teaching. Assistant professorships have a teaching responsibility of two courses per semester; D.J. Lewis Research positions have reduced teaching loads. These positions may be combined with other postdoctoral fellowships and grant funding, giving additional reductions in teaching responsibility. Preference is given to candidates who receive the Ph.D. degree in 2026 or later and who submit a completed application by December 15, 2026. Application materials should be submitted electronically through our posting on the AMS website www.mathjobs.org. Alternatively, applications may be sent to: Postdoctoral Hiring Committee, Department of Mathematics, University of Michigan, 2074 East Hall, 530 Church Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1043. Salary is competitive and there are also opportunities for supplemental summer salary. Please provide a placement dossier consisting of a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and three to four letters of recommendation (one of which must address teaching). In all cases, please provide a statement of teaching philosophy and experience, evidence of teaching excellence, and a statement of current and future research plans. Please email math-actf@umich.edu with any questions.
The University of Michigan is supportive of the needs of dual career couples and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
University of Michigan Mathematical Finance Postdoc Posting 2026-2027
The University of Michigan, Department of Mathematics, invites applications for Postdoctoral Assistant Professorships and Byrne Research Assistant Professorships to begin August 25, 2027. These non- tenure-track positions may be renewed annually for up to three years and are designed to provide mathematicians with favorable circumstances for academic career development in research and teaching in financial mathematics and related areas such as stochastic control and stochastic analysis. We have a very strong tradition in this area. You will be expected to participate in the activities of the finance/quant programs of the department.
Assistant professorships have a teaching responsibility of 2-1 teaching loads; Byrne Research positions have even further reduced teaching loads. The teaching assignments will be in the Quantitative Finance and Risk Management Master’s Program and the undergraduate program in financial mathematics.
These positions may be combined with other postdoctoral fellowships and grant funding, giving additional reductions in teaching responsibility. Preference is given to candidates who receive the Ph.D. degree in 2026 or later and who submit a completed application by December 15, 2026. Application materials should be submitted electronically through our posting on the AMS website: www.mathjobs.org. Alternatively, applications may be sent to: Postdoctoral Hiring Committee, Department of Mathematics, University of Michigan, 2074 East Hall, 530 Church Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1043 or by email to math-actf@umich.edu. Salary is competitive and there are also opportunities for supplemental summer salary. Please provide a placement dossier consisting of a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and 3-4 letters of recommendation (one of which must address teaching). In all cases, please provide a statement of teaching philosophy and experience, evidence of teaching excellence, and a statement of current and
future research plans.
The University of Michigan is supportive of the needs of dual career couples and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Lecturer Positions
University of Michigan Lecturer III in Actuarial Sciences
Job Summary:
The Department of Mathematics in the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts at the University of Michigan seeks applicants for a full-time new Lecturer III position to begin August 25, 2027. This is a non-tenure track position with a university year appointment (i.e. runs August 25 through May 24 each year). The initial appointment period will be four years, and the appointment may be renewed (based on programmatic need, funding, and performance). The appointment is subject to final approval by the college.
Responsibilities:
A typical full-time (100% effort) load for a Lecturer III in the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts is three courses per semester, or the equivalent in administrative and/or service duties. Lecturer III positions in mathematics typically carry a teaching load of two courses per semester as well as a significant administrative responsibility.
Required Qualifications:
Qualified candidates will have a doctorate in Mathematics prior to the start date of the position and have substantial experience teaching mathematics at the collegiate level. Additionally, the candidate will have professional actuarial credentials, with preference for candidates holding Fellowship-level designation such as FSA, FCAS, FIA, or an equivalent internationally recognized credential.
Demonstrated university-level teaching experience, preferably including courses in actuarial mathematics, probability, statistics, financial mathematics, or related quantitative disciplines. Criteria for selection and renewal include excellence in classroom teaching, demonstrated administrative skill, and the ability to work productively with faculty and staff in our departments.
Preferred Qualifications:
Preference will be given to candidates who have:
- Fellowship-level actuarial credentials and significant professional actuarial experience.
- Experience teaching courses aligned with SOA or CAS examination pathways.
- A record of peer-reviewed publications in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, finance, risk, or related fields.
Professional Engagement
Because actuarial science is inherently connected to professional practice, the successful candidate will be expected to maintain meaningful engagement with the actuarial profession. This may include collaboration with insurance companies, consulting firms, financial institutions, government agencies, professional societies, and alumni.
Professional engagement should enhance the department’s curriculum, provide students with career opportunities, and create pathways for collaborative research and experiential learning.
How to Apply:
Send cover letter, evidence of professional actuarial credentials, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy and experience, evidence of teaching excellence and administrative skill (teaching evaluations, and sample syllabi-limit of 2), and at least three (3) letters of reference addressing the applicant’s suitability for the position. Application materials should preferably be submitted through our posting on MathJobs.org. Alternatively, applications may be sent to: Lecturer Hiring Committee, University of Michigan, Department of Mathematics, 2074 East Hall, 530 Church Street, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109-1043.
Contact Information:
Inquiries may be made by email to math-fac-search@umich.edu. More detailed information regarding the Department may be found on our website: lsa.umich.edu/math/.
Application Deadline:
Candidates are urged to apply by December 15, 2026.
Mission Statement:
The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.
Union Affiliation:
This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the Lecturers Employee Organization, AFL-CIO, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.
Background Screening:
The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third-party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity employer.
Student Positions
Mathematics Learning Center (MLC) and Testing Labs Applications are for Undergraduates only
