Job description

GRINNELL COLLEGE. The Department of Mathematics invites applications for a tenure-track appointment in mathematics beginning Fall 2027. Assistant Professor (Ph.D.) preferred; Instructor (ABD) or Associate Professor possible. Research and teaching interests are welcome from any area of mathematics, with special consideration given to candidates interested in algebra and the transition to advanced mathematical thinking.

We are seeking a mathematician who is excited to work in a collaborative department committed to ensuring that mathematics is accessible to all students. Faculty members work closely together to support student learning, shape curriculum, and advance departmental initiatives.

Grinnell College is a highly selective undergraduate liberal arts college with a strong tradition of social responsibility. In letters of application, candidates should discuss their potential to contribute to a college community that maintains a diversity of people and perspectives as one of its core values. T

Grinnell College is committed to establishing and maintaining a safe and nondiscriminatory educational environment for all College community members. It is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in matters of admission, employment, and housing, and in access to and participation in its education programs, services, and activities. The college does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, religion, disability, creed, or any other protected class.

An offer for this position will be contingent on successful completion of a background check.

How to apply

o be assured of full consideration, all application materials should be received by October 15, 2026. Please visit our application website at https://jobs.grinnell.edu to find more details about the job and submit applications online. To apply, candidates will need to upload the following materials:

• Letter of application (should include a discussion of how the candidate will contribute to creating a sense of belonging for all students in mathematics, especially students who are underrepresented in the discipline)
• Curriculum vitae
• Graduate transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable)
• Teaching statement
• Brief research statement (no more than 2 pages) including potential or ongoing research projects with undergraduates
• Names and email contact information for three professional references

Questions about this search should be directed to the search chair, Professor Jeff Blanchard, at [email protected] or 641-269-3172.