Assistant Professor Tenure-Track Faculty - Department of Mathematics, College of Innovation & Technology (Hybrid)

The College of Innovation and Technology (CIT) is hiring for one or more tenure-track positions as an Assistant Professor in the Mathematics Department, specifically in the areas of statistics. The department offers undergraduate programs in Mathematics and Actuarial Mathematics, and undergraduate and graduate programs in Data Analytics.

Successful candidates will teach courses in these fields (typically a teaching load of two 4-credit courses per semester), mentor students, develop new courses and/or programs, and establish a robust research program leading to publication in peer-reviewed journals and a strong potential for external grant funding. Candidates with experience with actuarial mathematics will be given extra consideration.

Applicants should clearly indicate their field of expertise in their cover letter, and we strongly encourage applicants to highlight the potential for their research to interface with undergraduate students, community partnerships, and/or industrial applications. The College of Innovation & Technology (CIT) is growing and is in the midst of a significant faculty hiring initiative.

An aim of the college is to continue to develop strong ties with regional industries, leading to applied research and experiential learning opportunities. Startup packages for the successful candidates include generous funding. The University of Michigan-Flint is a regional public university and one of the three campuses of the University of Michigan.

The College of Innovation & Technology is experiencing significant growth and is well positioned to expand and serve a population of students from the region and beyond.

Required Qualifications Applicants must possess a Ph.D. in Mathematics, applied mathematics, statistics, or a closely related field by the appointment date. Candidates must show exceptional promise in both research and teaching and are expected to have an appreciation of and commitment to working collaboratively with the faculty and student body.

Candidates must have: A record of teaching excellence, including the potential to teach in face-to-face, online, and experiential learning settings. A record of research and scholarly publications, including the potential for an externally-funded research program The ability to further the goals of the department, college, and university through the design and implementation of courses and/or programs The ability to generate and mentor undergraduate student research projects

This position is accepting applicants for the start dates of either January 2027, August 2027, or January 2028. Candidates should indicate their preferred start semester. The deadline for materials submission is January 31, 2027, but review will begin September 15, 2026. How to Apply Materials are only being accepted via Interfolio.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, names/contact information for three references, a Teaching Statement and a Research Statement. Additional Information Contact For more information or questions regarding this job posting, please reach out to Heather Le. Sage, Business Administrator for the College of Innovation & Technology at heathles@umich.

edu . Why work for UM-Flint In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future.

Benefits

Generous time off A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions after 12 months of eligible service, with immediate vesting. Many choices for comprehensive health insurance. Life insurance Long-term disability coverage Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses Eligibility for benefits is based on your job group, your appointment percentage and the length of your appointment.

Learn more about employee benefits and eligibility and download the Comprehensive Benefits for Faculty and Staff flier . UM-Flint offers dependent tuition support (DTS) for qualified dependents of faculty and staff from all UM campuses. Information can be found at: https://www.umflint.edu/hr/benefits/tuition-support-for-dependents/ Information about our vision, mission and values can be found at: https://www.

umflint.edu/chancellor/leadership-mission-vision/ Modes of Work Hybrid: The work requirements allow both onsite and offsite work and an employee has an expected recurring onsite presence. On occasion, the employee may be required and must be available to work onsite more frequently if necessitated by unit leadership or their designee and/or the job requirements.

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes here . Background Screening The university of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of 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. Union Affiliation This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the University of Michigan-Flint and the UMF AFT-AAUP, AFT Michigan local 5671, AFL-CIO, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

Application Deadline Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.