[Job-offers-cs] Visiting Assistant Professorship in Applied Mathematics at Northwestern University

Pekka Orponen pekka.orponen at aalto.fi
Sat Feb 21 11:43:55 EET 2026


/In addition to the details below, please note that the department has 
ties to the National Institute for Theory and Mathematics in Biology 
(NITMB) <https://www.nitmb.org/>//in downtown Chicago. /

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*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 2026, and who 
aspire to engage in independent and interdisciplinary research and 
teaching. The starting date is September 1, 2026. 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 
facultyrecruiting.northwestern.edu/apply/MjQ4Nw== 
<https://facultyrecruiting.northwestern.edu/apply/MjQ4Nw==> 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.

*Compensation*

The expected base pay range for this position is $78,000-$82,000 for a 
12-month academic appointment and is subject to negotiation.

Northwestern University has provided a pay range representing its good 
faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the 
position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined 
based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and 
qualifications of the selected candidate, including years since terminal 
degree, training, and field or discipline; departmental budget 
availability; internal competitors; and external market pay for 
comparable jobs.

At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful, competitive, 
high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts, 
and more! Visit us at www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html 
<https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html> to learn more.

Questions may be directed to Noor Kaur at noor.kaur at northwestern.edu 
(subject line: Visiting Assistant Professor Search). To ensure full 
consideration, applications should be received by March 16th, 2026, but 
applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

/Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not 
discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including 
disability and veteran status. View Northwestern's non-discrimination 
statement. Job applicants who wish to request an accommodation in the 
application or hiring process should contact the Office of Civil Rights 
and Title IX Compliance. View additional information on the 
accommodations process./

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*Requirements*

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.



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William Kath
Northwestern University
Evanston IL
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