Employment Opportunities

Howard University
Department of Mathematics

Assistant/Associate Professor in Algebraic Topology and Geometry

The Department of Mathematics in the College of Arts and Sciences, Howard University, invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor with research interests in Algebraic Topology and Geometry, inclusive of Differential Topology and Geometry. We seek outstanding applicants with a demonstrated track record of excellence in research and teaching. Successful candidates are expected to develop vigorous, extramurally funded research programs, actively participate in the department's teaching and curriculum development at the undergraduate and graduate levels, mentor undergraduate and graduate students, and engage in service activities. Evidence of interest and success in mentoring underrepresented minority students is highly desired.

Howard University, a culturally diverse, comprehensive, research intensive and historically Black private university, provides an educational experience of exceptional quality at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels to students of high academic standing and potential, with particular emphasis upon educational opportunities for Black students. Howard University is currently classified as an R2 research university with aspirations and actions underway to soon achieve R1 status. It is a residential campus of approximately 13,000 students located in the heart of the nation’s capital, Washington, DC.

The Department of Mathematics currently consists of sixty (60) faculty members, conducting pure and applied research with specializations in Algebra, Number Theory, Algebraic Geometry, Topology, Analysis including Dynamical Systems and PDEs, Mathematical Biology, Combinatorics, Probability and Statistics. It offers BS and PhD degrees in Mathematics with focus in Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics and Statistical Sciences, and is a leading unit in the STEM interdisciplinary major.

Desired Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in Algebraic Topology, Topology, Algebraic Geometry, Geometrical Analysis, Differential Geometry, Differential Topology, or closely related disciplines from an accredited institution;
• Research interests in at least one area among Algebraic Topology, Topology, Algebraic Geometry, Geometrical Analysis, Differential Geometry, Differential Topology;
• Record of scholarship, teaching, and professional service commensurate with the rank of assistant professor or associate professor;
• Effective communication and organizational skills; and
• Evidence of successful grant writing experience.

Procedure for Candidacy

Complete applications should be addressed to Dr. Roberto DeLeo, Search Committee Chair, and submitted electronically to roberto.deleo@howard.edu. Complete applications consist of a single PDF file containing:

1. Cover letter addressing qualifications listed above;
2. Current curriculum vitae;
3. Two-page statement of research accomplishments, interests, and future plans;
4. Two-page statement of teaching experience and philosophy; and
5. At least three reference letters, at least one of which should address teaching, to be sent directly to the chair of the search committee.

Screening will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The desired starting date is no later than August 16, 2024. Additional details and information can be found at http://mathematics.howard.edu.

Howard University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, marital status, religion, disability or protected veteran status. Veterans and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Inquiries regarding provisions for persons with disabilities or veteran status, Equal Employment Opportunity and Title IX should be directed to the Office of Employee Relations and Equal Employment Opportunity at 202-806-1280.

Howard University
Department of Mathematics

Assistant/Associate Professor in Dynamical Systems with interdisciplinary applications

The Department of Mathematics in the College of Arts and Sciences, Howard University, invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor with research interests in Dynamical Systems with interdisciplinary applications, inclusive of Mathematical Biology and Experimental Mathematics. We seek outstanding applicants with a demonstrated track record of excellence in research and teaching and an interest in joining our program in Statistical Sciences. Successful candidates are expected to develop vigorous, extramurally funded research programs, actively participate in the Department's teaching and curriculum development at the undergraduate and graduate levels, mentor undergraduate and graduate students, and engage in service activities. Evidence of interest and success in mentoring underrepresented minority students is highly desired.

Howard University, a culturally diverse, comprehensive, research intensive and historically Black private university, provides an educational experience of exceptional quality at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels to students of high academic standing and potential, with particular emphasis upon educational opportunities for Black students. Howard University is currently classified as an R2 research university with aspirations and actions underway to soon achieve R1 status. It is a residential campus of approximately 13,000 students located in the heart of the nation’s capital, Washington, DC.

The Department of Mathematics currently consists of sixty (60) faculty members, conducting pure and applied research with specializations in Algebra, Number Theory, Algebraic Geometry, Topology, Analysis including Dynamical Systems and PDEs, Mathematical Biology, Combinatorics, Probability and Statistics. It offers BS and PhD degrees in Mathematics with focus in Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics and Statistical Sciences, and is a leading unit in the STEM interdisciplinary major.

Desired Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in statistical machine learning, statistical sciences with a focus on machine learning, the mathematics of machine learning, computational statistics, or closely related disciplines from an accredited institution;
• Research interests in at least one area among statistical machine learning, the mathematics of machine learning, data science and analytics, and computational statistics;
• Record of scholarship, teaching, and professional service commensurate with the rank of assistant professor or associate professor;
• Effective communication and organizational skills; and
• Evidence of successful grant writing experience.

Procedure for Candidacy

Complete applications should be addressed to Dr. Roberto De Leo, Search Committee Chair, and submitted electronically to roberto.deleo@howard.edu. Complete applications consist of a single PDF file containing:

1. Cover letter addressing qualifications listed above;
2. Current curriculum vitae;
3. Two-page statement of research accomplishments, interests, and future plans;
4. Two-page statement of teaching experience and philosophy; and
5. At least three reference letters, at least one of which should address teaching, to be sent directly to the chair of the search committee.

Screening will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The desired starting date is no later than August 16, 2024. Additional details and information can be found at http://mathematics.howard.edu.

Howard University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, marital status, religion, disability or protected veteran status. Veterans and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Inquiries regarding provisions for persons with disabilities or veteran status, Equal Employment Opportunity and Title IX should be directed to the Office of Employee Relations and Equal Employment Opportunity at 202-806-1280.

Howard University
Department of Mathematics

Assistant/Associate Professor in Statistical Machine Learning

The Department of Mathematics in the College of Arts and Sciences, Howard University, invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor with research interests in Statistical Machine Learning, inclusive of the Mathematics of Machine Learning, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, and Computational Statistics. We seek outstanding applicants with a demonstrated track record of excellence in research and teaching and an interest in joining our program in Statistical Sciences. Successful candidates are expected to develop vigorous, extramurally funded research programs, actively participate in the Department's teaching and curriculum development at the undergraduate and graduate levels, mentor undergraduate and graduate students, and engage in service activities. Collaboration with the existing HU Center for Applied Data Science and Analytics (CADSA) faculty on data science research is also expected. Evidence of interest and success in mentoring underrepresented minority students is highly desired.

Howard University, a culturally diverse, comprehensive, research intensive and historically Black private university, provides an educational experience of exceptional quality at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels to students of high academic standing and potential, with particular emphasis upon educational opportunities for Black students. Howard University is currently classified as an R2 research university with aspirations and actions underway to soon achieve R1 status. It is a residential campus of approximately 13,000 students located in the heart of the nation’s capital, Washington, DC.

The Department of Mathematics currently consists of sixty (60) faculty members, conducting pure and applied research with specializations in Algebra, Number Theory, Algebraic Geometry, Topology, Analysis including Dynamical Systems and PDEs, Mathematical Biology, Combinatorics, Probability and Statistics. It offers BS and PhD degrees in Mathematics with focus in Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics and Statistical Sciences, and is a leading unit in the STEM interdisciplinary major.

Desired Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in statistical machine learning, statistical sciences with a focus on machine learning, the mathematics of machine learning, computational statistics, or closely related disciplines from an accredited institution;
• Research interests in at least one area among statistical machine learning, the mathematics of machine learning, data science and analytics, and computational statistics;
• Record of scholarship, teaching, and professional service commensurate with the rank of assistant professor or associate professor;
• Effective communication and organizational skills; and
• Evidence of successful grant writing experience.

Procedure for Candidacy

Complete applications should be addressed to Dr. Roberto De Leo, Search Committee Chair, and submitted electronically to roberto.deleo@howard.edu. Complete applications consist of a single PDF file containing:

1. Cover letter addressing qualifications listed above;
2. Current curriculum vitae;
3. Two-page statement of research accomplishments, interests, and future plans;
4. Two-page statement of teaching experience and philosophy; and
5. At least three reference letters, at least one of which should address teaching, to be sent directly to the chair of the search committee.

Screening will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The desired starting date is no later than August 16, 2024. Additional details and information can be found at http://mathematics.howard.edu.

Howard University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, marital status, religion, disability or protected veteran status. Veterans and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Inquiries regarding provisions for persons with disabilities or veteran status, Equal Employment Opportunity and Title IX should be directed to the Office of Employee Relations and Equal Employment Opportunity at 202-806-1280.

Howard University
Department of Mathematics

Assistant/Associate Professor in Algebra, Algebraic Geometry, Algebraic Number Theory

The Department of Mathematics in the College of Arts and Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor with research interests in the area of Algebra, Algebraic Geometry and Algebraic Number Theory. We seek outstanding applicants with a demonstrated track record of excellence in research and teaching. Successful candidates are expected to develop vigorous, extramurally-funded research programs in their areas of expertise, actively participate in the Department's teaching and curriculum development at the undergraduate and graduate levels, mentor undergraduate and graduate students, and engage in service activities. Evidence of interest and success in mentoring underrepresented students is highly desired.

Howard University, a culturally diverse, comprehensive, research intensive and historically Black private university, provides an educational experience of exceptional quality at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels to students of high academic standing and potential, with particular emphasis upon educational opportunities for Black students. Howard University is currently classified as an R2 research university with aspirations and actions underway to achieve R1 status within the next few years. It is a residential campus of approximately 13,000 students located in the heart of the nation’s capital, Washington, DC. The Department of Mathematics currently consists of fifty-two (52) faculty members, conducting pure and applied research with specializations in Algebra, Analysis including Dynamical Systems, Statistical Sciences, Applied Mathematics including Mathematical Biology, Combinatorics, Probability and Statistics, Differential Geometry and Topology, and Number Theory. It offers a BS in Mathematics, and a PhD in Mathematics with focus areas respectively in Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics and Statistical Sciences.

Required Qualifications:

• Earned doctorate in Algebra, Algebraic Geometry, Algebraic Number Theory or closely related areas from an accredited institution;
• Record of scholarship, teaching, and professional service commensurate with the rank of assistant/associate professor;
• Effective communication and organizational skills; and
• Evidence of successful grant writing experience.

Complete applications consist of a single PDF file containing:

1. Cover letter addressing qualifications listed above;
2. Current curriculum vita;
3. Two-page statement of research accomplishments, interests and future plans;
4. Two-page statement of teaching experience and philosophy; and
5. Names and contact information for at least three references who will provide letters upon request from the search committee.

Completed applications should be emailed to the Chair of the search committee, Dr. David James (djames@howard.edu). Screening will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The desired starting date is August 16, 2024. Additional details and information can be found at http://mathematics.howard.edu.

Howard University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, marital status, religion, disability or protected veterans status. Veterans and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Inquiries regarding provisions for persons with disabilities or veterans status, Equal Employment Opportunity and Title IX should be directed to the Office of Employee Relations and Equal Employment Opportunity at 202-806-1280.

Howard University
Department of Mathematics

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor in Statistical Sciences

The Department of Mathematics in the College of Arts and Sciences invites applications for a tenured or tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor, and with research interests in the area of Statistical Sciences inclusive of Mathematical, Applied and Computational Statistics. We seek outstanding applicants with a demonstrated track record of excellence in research and teaching, an interest and the ability to lead our statistics program into the future. Successful candidates are expected to develop vigorous, extramurally-funded research programs in their areas of expertise, actively participate in the Department's teaching and curriculum development at the undergraduate and graduate levels, mentor undergraduate and graduate students, and engage in service activities. Evidence of interest and success in mentoring underrepresented students is highly desired.

Howard University, a culturally diverse, comprehensive, research intensive and historically Black private university, provides an educational experience of exceptional quality at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels to students of high academic standing and potential, with particular emphasis upon educational opportunities for Black students. Howard University is currently classified as an R2 research university with aspirations and actions underway to achieve R1 status within the next few years. It is a residential campus of approximately 13,000 students located in the heart of the nation’s capital, Washington, DC. The Department of Mathematics currently consists of fifty-two (52) faculty members, conducting pure and applied research with specializations in Algebra, Analysis including Dynamical Systems, Statistical Sciences, Applied Mathematics including Mathematical Biology, Combinatorics, Probability and Statistics, Differential Geometry and Topology, and Number Theory. It offers a BS in Mathematics, and a PhD in Mathematics with focus areas respectively in Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics and Statistical Sciences.

Required Qualifications:

• Earned doctorate in Statistical Sciences or closely related disciplines from an accredited institution;
• Research interests to include statistical learning and methodology, big data analytics, high-dimensional statistics, computational statistics;
• Record of scholarship, teaching, and professional service commensurate with the rank of assistant/associate/full professor;
• Effective communication and organizational skills; and
• Evidence of successful grant writing experience.

Complete applications consist of a single PDF file containing:

1. Cover letter addressing qualifications listed above;
2. Current curriculum vita;
3. Two-page statement of research accomplishments, interests and future plans;
4. Two-page statement of teaching experience and philosophy; and
5. Names and contact information for at least three references who will provide letters upon request from the search committee.

Completed applications should be addressed to the Chair of the search committee, Dr. David James, and emailed to djames@howard.edu. Screening will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The desired starting date is August 16, 2024. Additional details and information can be found at http://mathematics.howard.edu.

Howard University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, marital status, religion, disability or protected veterans status. Veterans and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Inquiries regarding provisions for persons with disabilities or veterans status, Equal Employment Opportunity and Title IX should be directed to the Office of Employee Relations and Equal Employment Opportunity at 202-806-1280.

Howard University
Department of Mathematics

Assistant Professor in Mathematical Data Science

The Department of Mathematics, in the College of Arts and Sciences, invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor with research interests in the area of Mathematical Data Science, with applications in emerging domains such as Financial Mathematics and Mathematical Economics. We seek outstanding applicants with a demonstrated track record of excellence in research and teaching. Successful candidates are expected to develop vigorous, extramurally funded research programs in their areas of expertise, actively participate in the Department's teaching and curriculum development at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and mentor undergraduate and graduate students. Collaboration with the existing HU Center for Applied Data Science and Analytics (CADSA) faculty on data science research is also expected. Evidence of interest and success in mentoring underrepresented students is highly desired.

Howard University, a culturally diverse, comprehensive, research intensive and historically Black private university, provides an educational experience of exceptional quality at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels to students of high academic standing and potential, with particular emphasis upon educational opportunities for Black students. Howard University is currently classified as an R2 research university with aspirations and actions underway to achieve R1 status within the next few years. It is a residential campus of approximately 13,000 students located in the heart of the nation's capital, Washington, DC.

The Department of Mathematics currently consists of thirty-eight (38) faculty members, conducting pure and applied research with specializations in Algebra, Analysis including Dynamical Systems and PDEs, Applied Mathematics including Mathematical Biology, Combinatorics, Probability and Statistics, Differential Geometry and Topology, and Number Theory. It offers BS, MS, and PhD degrees in AA with foci in Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics and Statistical Sciences.

Required Qualifications:

• Earned doctorate in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics or Statistical Sciences from an accredited institution;
• Record of scholarship, teaching, and professional service commensurate with the rank of Assistant Professor;
• Effective communication and organizational skills; and
• Evidence of successful grant writing experience.

Complete applications consist of a single PDF file containing:

1. Cover letter addressing qualifications listed above;
2. Current curriculum vita;
3. Two-page statement of research accomplishments, interests and future plans;
4. Two-page statement of teaching experience and philosophy; and
5. Names and contact information for at least three references who will provide letters upon request from the search committee.

Completed applications should be addressed to the Chair of the Search Committee, Dr. David James, and submitted electronically to djames@howard.edu. Screening will begin on December 15, 2022 and continue until the position is filled. The desired starting date is August 16, 2023. Additional details and information can be found at https://mathematics.howard.edu

The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, marital status, religion, disability or protected veterans status. Veterans and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Inquiries regarding provisions for persons with disabilities or veterans status, Equal Employment Opportunity and Title IX should be directed to the Office of Employee Relations and Equal Employment Opportunity at 202-806-1280.

Howard University
Department of Mathematics

Assistant Professor in Numerical and Computational Analysis

The Department of Mathematics in the College of Arts and Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, with research interests in the area of Numerical and Computational Analysis. We seek outstanding applicants with a demonstrated track record of excellence in research and teaching. Successful candidates are expected to develop vigorous, extramurally funded research programs in their areas of expertise, actively participate in the Department's teaching and curriculum development at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and mentor undergraduate and graduate students. Evidence of interest and success in mentoring underrepresented students is highly desired.

Howard University, a culturally diverse, comprehensive, research intensive and historically Black private university, provides an educational experience of exceptional quality at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels to students of high academic standing and potential, with particular emphasis upon educational opportunities for Black students. Howard University is currently classified as an R2 research university with aspirations and actions underway to achieve R1 status within the next few years. It is a residential campus of approximately 13,000 students located in the heart of the nation's capital, Washington, DC.

The Department of Mathematics currently consists of thirty-eight (38) faculty members, conducting pure and applied research with specializations in Algebra, Analysis including Dynamical Systems and PDEs, Applied Mathematics including Mathematical Biology, Combinatorics, Probability and Statistics, Differential Geometry and Topology, and Number Theory. It offers BS, MS, and PhD degrees in AA with foci in Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics and Statistical Sciences.

Required Qualifications:

• Earned doctorate in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics from an accredited institution;
• Record of scholarship, teaching, and professional service commensurate with the rank of Assistant Professor;
• Effective communication and organizational skills; and
• Evidence of successful grant writing experience.

Complete applications consist of a single PDF file containing:

1. Cover letter addressing qualifications listed above;
2. Current curriculum vita;
3. Two-page statement of research accomplishments, interests and future plans;
4. Two-page statement of teaching experience and philosophy; and
5. Names and contact information for at least three references who will provide letters upon request from the search committee.

Completed applications should be addressed to the Chair of the Search Committee, Dr. David James, and submitted electronically to djames@howard.edu. Screening will begin on December 15, 2022 and continue until the position is filled. The desired starting date is August 16, 2023. Additional details and information can be found at https://mathematics.howard.edu

The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, marital status, religion, disability or protected veterans status. Veterans and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Inquiries regarding provisions for persons with disabilities or veterans status, Equal Employment Opportunity and Title IX should be directed to the Office of Employee Relations and Equal Employment Opportunity at 202-806-1280.