Assistant Professor, Geometry and/or Topology, 9 month

Job Story:

The Mathematics Department at Wichita State University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Geometry and/or Topology beginning August 3, 2026. Applicants must have a PhD in Mathematics or a related field by the anticipated starting date, but experience beyond the doctoral dissertation is normally expected. The salary is commensurate with research and teaching experience. Priority will be given to candidates that complete their application by December 12, 2025.

The primary mission of the WSU Mathematics Department is to provide education to undergraduate and graduate students in mathematics and to conduct research and scholarly activities in pure and applied areas of mathematics. The department offers PhD, MS, BS, and BA degrees in Mathematics and has a growing student body of approximately thirty graduate students and more than sixty-five undergraduate majors.
 

The Geometry and Topology group at WSU has a strong record of research and of securing external funding and is responsible for teaching most of the upper-level undergraduate and basic graduate courses in Geometry, Topology, and Algebra. We seek to build upon the success of this group through this hire in all three aspects.
 

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences provides a core instructional role at WSU, supporting the ideals of learning, discovery, and engagement that are the foundation of the university. The College embraces instruction and research in disciplines ranging from mathematical and physical sciences to the liberal arts that are based in unbiased inquiry and dedication to discovery and innovation. The College is a community of faculty, students, and staff that is increasingly collaborative, and centered on student success.
 

WSU is an urban university that is student centered and driven by innovation. We seek applicants who will broaden our capacity to advance student success across all lines. At WSU we strive to build and sustain a welcoming and supportive campus environment. All employees are responsible for helping to maintain and enhance a community that strives for equal opportunity.
See Department of Mathematics for more information about the Department of Mathematics at WSU.

Job Summary:

Teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels using various instructional deliveries (e.g., traditional (face-to-face), hybrid, and fully online). Advance knowledge through research and scholarly activities (e.g., active involvement in committees, student mentorship, recruitment and retention initiative, outreach activities, etc.).

Essential Functions:

Meet expectations for research, teaching, and service as set forth by the department and college.

Job Duties:

The successful candidate will be expected to teach at the undergraduate and graduate
levels, establish an active research program in Geometry and/or Topology and
perform service to the Department, College, and University.

Faculty Requirements

• PhD in Mathematics or a related field
• Teaching experience at the college level.
• Demonstrated ability or significant potential to develop, conduct, and disseminate high-quality research in the field of Geometry and/or Topology. This could be demonstrated by publications in high quality journals, external grants, citation metrics, and reference letters addressing the candidates research abilities.
• Demonstrated ability or significant potential for teaching excellence and commitment to student success which can benefit the graduate and undergraduate programs at WSU, in addition to the ability or significant potential to successfully educate and empower our students. This could be demonstrated by student evaluations, peer evaluations, or letters of recommendation addressing the candidates teaching abilities.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Active in research in Geometry and/or Topology with strong research potential.
• Ability to participate in/contribute to doctoral program.
• Strong commitment to excellence in teaching.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Willingness to accommodate a variety of learning styles and strategies in instructional delivery and learning activities, including online and blended learning, flexible teaching methods, and applied learning approaches.
• Commitment to open-mindedness for all ideas including those different from ones own.
• Commitment to free inquiry based on evidence and criticism.
• Commitment to fostering an environment in which all students, faculty, staff, and community partners feel welcome, valued, supported, and engaged.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A PhD or equivalent in Mathematics or related field with a specialty in Geometry and/or Topology
• Established research program
• Experience in applying for externally funded research grants
• Post-doctoral experience

Additional Information:

PLEASE NOTE: DUAL APPLICATION AT WSU AND  MathJobs  IS REQUIRED

Application instructions for Wichita State University:

Please complete the Faculty Profile including the names and contact information for three (3) professional references and be prepared to upload the following documents:

1. Cover Letter (1-page limit): Summarize your qualifications and interest in the position.
2. Curriculum Vitae: Please list your education, relevant appointments, research publications, teaching experience, funding, and other activities relevant to the position.
3. Statement of Research (7-page limit with up to 5 pages for research and up to 2 pages for broader impacts): Describe your research interests and main results; discuss the research results in the context of current research in Geometry and/or Topology, and include a statement on broader impacts. The statement on broader impacts should follow NSF standard grant proposal guidelines (see https://www.nsf.gov/funding/learn/broader-impacts for more information), so that we may assess your potential to obtain external funding.
4. Statement of Teaching: (3-page limit): Describe your teaching philosophy and approaches and how these relate to your own teaching experience; discuss possible ideas of contributing to WSUs teaching mission at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
5. Electronic access to up to three publications which are most representative of your research.

Review of applications will begin on December 12, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. Priority will be given to candidates who have applied to both WSU and mathjobs.org by that date.

Application instructions for MathJobs

1. Cover Letter (1-page limit): Summarize your qualifications and interest in the position.
2. AMS Cover Sheet (it is automatically completed when submitting through MathJobs).
3. Curriculum Vitae: Please list your education, relevant appointments, research publications, teaching experience, funding, and other activities relevant to the position.
4. Statement of Research (7-page limit with up to 5 pages for research and up to 2 pages for broader impacts): Describe your research interests and main results; discuss the research results in the context of current research in Geometry and/or Topology, and include a statement on broader impacts. The statement on broader impacts should follow NSF standard grant proposal guidelines (see https://www.nsf.gov/funding/learn/broader-impacts for more information), so that we may assess your potential to obtain external funding.
5. Statement of Teaching: (3-page limit): Describe your teaching philosophy and approaches and how these relate to your own teaching experience; discuss possible ideas of contributing to WSUs teaching mission at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
6. Four letters of recommendation (submitted online by providers of recommendation at MathJobs). At least one letter should directly address your teaching abilities.
7. Electronic access to up to three publications which are most representative of your research.

Review of applications will begin on December 12, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. Priority will be given to candidates who have applied to both WSU and mathjobs.org by that date.
 

Physical Requirements:

Ability to remain in a stationary position Frequent 60-90%; Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment including but not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators Frequent 60-90%