Teacher-Scholar Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Mathematics (R0008347) at InsideHigherEd

WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY. The Department of Mathematics invites applications for a  Teacher-Scholar Postdoctoral Fellow position available beginning July 2026.

Qualifications:  Applications are invited from all areas of Mathematics including Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, and Computational Mathematics.  A PhD in mathematics or a related area is required.  We seek highly qualified candidates who have a commitment to excellence in both teaching and research. Primary consideration will be given to candidates whose research interests overlap with existing faculty. 

Position Summary:  The Fellow in this position will teach two courses per semester. The successful candidate will engage with undergraduate and graduate students both inside and outside of the classroom and advance a high-quality research program. The Department of Mathematics at Wake Forest University welcomes all students and provides a supportive environment where each one can gain a rich mathematics education. We are excited to welcome a colleague who shares our commitment to inclusive pedagogies and ambitious learning outcomes for all our students. This is a one-year appointment, with the possibility of renewal for an additional two years. This position is not eligible for sponsorship of non-immigrant or immigrant visa status through Wake Forest University. All eligible applicants are encouraged to apply.

The department has twenty-eight faculty members. We offer the following undergraduate degrees: a B.A. and a B.S. degree in Mathematics and a B.S. degree in Applied Mathematics; we also have a mathematics minor. The department also has a graduate program offering an M.S. degree in Mathematics with both a thesis and non-thesis option. In addition, the department currently supports five postdoctoral positions which are mentored by our permanent research faculty. Tenured and tenure-track department faculty teach two courses per semester. For further details about the Department of Mathematics at Wake Forest University, please see http://www.math.wfu.edu.

About Wake Forest University: Founded in 1834, Wake Forest University is a private, coeducational institution dedicated to academic excellence in liberal arts, graduate, and professional education. With more than 5,400 undergraduates and 3,800 graduate and professional students, Wake Forest is a collegiate university offering a vibrant, intellectual community with a rich cultural life, an impressive array of facilities, and a strong athletics program.  Since its founding, the University has adopted the motto Pro Humanitate, which is exemplified by a deep institutional commitment to public service and engagement with the world. For more information, visit: about.wfu.edu.

Wake Forest University is located in Winston-Salem, a beautiful, mid-sized city centrally in the Piedmont-Triad region of North Carolina. To learn more about Winston-Salem, visit: www.visitwinstonsalem.com.

Application Instructions: The following materials should be submitted: letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of research/scholarly inquiry, statement of teaching philosophy, and three letters of recommendation, at least one of which largely addresses teaching.  Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but to guarantee full consideration, applications should be complete by January 15, 2026.  To apply, visit: hr.wfu.edu/careers. Inquiries should be directed to Prof. Sarah Mason, Chair of the Search Committee, at [email protected] or to Wake Forest University Human Resources at [email protected]. Wake Forest University conducts background investigations for all final faculty candidates being considered for employment. 

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all
qualified candidates to apply without regard to race, color, religion,
national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and
expression, genetic information, disability and military or veteran
status.  

Accommodations for Applicants

If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation
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[email protected] or (336) 758-4700.