Faculty positions
Position in Foundations of AI in the Department of Mathematics, University Park campus.
The Institute for Computational and Data Sciences (ICDS) at Penn State University is hiring multiple Tenure-track or Tenured faculty as part of the second year of an ambitious multi-year cluster hire in AI across multiple university campuses. These faculty will complement a strong cohort of over 30 existing AI faculty plus many more whose work leverages AI to advance the sciences and engineering.
Within this search the Department of Mathematics seeks to hire an Assistant or Associate Professor whose research and teaching advance the mathematical Foundations of AI. This includes, but is not limited to, mathematical contributions to learning theory, information geometry and geometric deep learning, uncertainty quantification and probabilistic methods, and integrating any area of mathematics research and AI. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a leading research program, contribute to undergraduate teaching and commit to teaching excellence, collaborate across campus on AI initiatives when appropriate, and contribute to a positive departmental environment, including our departmental strategy for AI. Our current faculty’s research includes AI methods in: Life Sciences and Health, Scientific Machine Learning, Operator Learning, Geometric & Topological Data Analysis, Quantum Computing, Number Theory, and Formal proofs. Applicants will be expected to develop an independent research program and will contribute to the department’s and college’s teaching and service mission. Applicants seeking the rank of Associate Professor should have the same qualifications as the rank of Assistant Professor, as well as a strong track record of scholarly achievement, external funding, and demonstrated success in teaching and service. Competitive applicants for the rank of Assistant Professor must possess a Ph.D. (or equivalent terminal degree) in Mathematics or a closely related discipline before their appointment start date at Penn State.
The Mathematics Department at Penn State has a history of excellence in both pure and applied mathematics with groups in number theory, dynamical systems, geometry, algebra, analysis and partial differential equations, applied mathematics and numerical analysis. The department also hosts several research centers including the Anatole Katok Center for Dynamical Systems and Geometry, the Center for Computational Mathematics and Applications, and the Center for Mathematical Biology. The University Park campus is located in State College, a welcoming family friendly university town in central Pennsylvania.
The successful candidates will join a vibrant, interdisciplinary research community at Penn State and will have collaborative opportunities and access to extensive resources offered by the interdisciplinary research institutes. As a joint appointment, successful candidates will be expected to contribute to both their tenure home units and to ICDS.
Faculty members in these positions will be expected to develop nationally recognized research programs, contribute to excellence in education, and engage in collaborative, interdisciplinary scholarship.
Applicants should submit a single PDF through the application portal (https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/PSU_Academic/job/Penn-State-University-Park/Tenured-Tenure-line-Positions-in-Interdisciplinary-Research--and--AI--ICDS-Co-hire-_REQ_0000082162-1) containing the following materials in this order: cover letter, teaching statement, research statement, the names and contact information for four references, and their curriculum vitae. The cover letter should explicitly specify the area(s) and department(s) to which the applicant is applying.
Applicant review will begin in October 2026. For full consideration, please submit applications no later than December 7, 2026.
Pure Math Faculty
The Department of Mathematics at The Pennsylvania State University (University Park Campus, State College, PA, USA) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant, Associate or Full Professor in Pure Mathematics, with a preference for Number Theory and related areas.
- Summary of the vision and goals of your research program, potential collaborations and alignment with our department and institution.
- Short summary of your most significant accomplishments.
Applied Mathematics/Experimental Faculty in the Department of Mathematics
The Department of Mathematics at The Pennsylvania State University (University Park Campus, State College, PA, USA) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant, Associate or Full Professor in Applied Mathematics.
The search is open to any area of Applied Mathematics combined with experiments. The successful candidate will be expected to bring an experimental component to join the William G. Pritchard Fluids Laboratory.
The anticipated starting date for this appointment is Summer or Fall of 2026. The duties include research, teaching, supervision of student research at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and service to the university and the greater professional community. The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate interest in and capacity for developing a strong, independent research program, and teaching and mentorship excellence at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Applications submitted electronically by November 2, 2025, will receive full consideration. Applicants must complete the Penn State application for REQ_0000072395 at (https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/PSU_Academic/job/Penn-State-University-Park/Applied-Mathematics-Experimental-Faculty-in-the-Department-of-Mathematics_REQ_0000072395-1) and also submit an application through mathjobs.org (https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list) with the following materials:
• Cover letter (maximum of 2 pages) that includes:
Summary of the vision and goals of your research program, potential collaborations and alignment with our
department and institution.
Short summary of your most significant accomplishments.
• Curriculum Vitae (which includes a full publication list).
• Research statement: a detailed statement of your research accomplishments and your future research plans
(maximum 5 pages).
• Teaching statement: a statement of your teaching philosophy and interests (maximum 2 pages).\
• Four reference letters, one of which must address your teaching experience and effectiveness in detail
(uploaded by the letter writers in mathjobs application).
Competitive applicants for the rank of Assistant Professor will possess a Ph.D. (or equivalent terminal degree) in Mathematics or a closely related field before beginning employment at Penn State.
Candidates seeking the rank of Associate Professor should have the same qualifications as the rank of assistant professor, as well as a strong track record of scholarly achievement, external funding, and demonstrated success in teaching and service.
Candidates for Full Professor should have the same qualifications as the rank of associate professor, as well as a track record of research publications, funding, teaching, and service that distinguishes them, nationally or internationally.
The Mathematics Department at Penn State has a history of excellence in both pure and applied mathematics with groups in number theory, dynamical systems, geometry, algebra, analysis and partial differential equations, applied mathematics and numerical analysis. The Department seeks to advance its robust agenda of research that fosters interdisciplinary connections across departments. The department hosts several research centers: the Anatole Katok Center for Dynamical Systems and Geometry, the Center for Computational Mathematics and Applications, the Center for Mathematical Biology, and the William G. Pritchard Fluids Dynamics Laboratory. The University Park campus is located in State College, a vibrant, family friendly university town in central Pennsylvania.
The William G. Pritchard Fluids Lab is a well-established, spacious experimental facility housed within the Math Department and includes a full-time machine shop.
Questions about the position and the Department of Mathematics at Penn State may be directed to Professor Paul Milewski, by e-mail at ppm5454@psu.edu or Professor Andrew Belmonte, by e-mail at alb18@psu.edu.
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