Assistant Professor in Mathematics – Engineering & Mathematics

University of Washington:
Academic Personnel & Faculty:
University of Washington, Bothell:
Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics:
Engineering & Mathematics Location

Bothell, WA

Aug 11, 2026

The Engineering & Mathematics Department of the School of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) at the University of Washington Bothell (UWB) invites applications for a tenure track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Mathematics, with an anticipated start date of September 16, 2027. We seek applicants who demonstrate commitment to excellence in research, teaching, and service in a diverse and inclusive academic community.

The successful candidate will join our faculty on a full-time (100% FTE) basis for a nine-month academic appointment (3-year term, renewable) beginning September 16, 2027.

The base salary range for this position will be $11,600-$12,211per month during the nine-month academic year ($104,400-$109,899 annually), commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the success of the program in several ways, including developing and teaching impactful courses that support our students' educational and vocational aspirations, engaging in research that involves undergraduate students, and through service to the program, department, and school.

The Mathematics program prides itself on its success in engaging undergraduate students in research. In the past we have hosted an NSF-funded REU site in mathematics six times, and our faculty have also been involved in hosting a Sloan Foundation REU site and MAA-funded NREUP. Outside of funded sites, the faculty are encouraged to engage students in independent research and study projects.

The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching a diverse range of undergraduate mathematics courses, potentially including the calculus sequence, linear algebra, differential equations, analysis, abstract algebra, numerical analysis, probability and statistics, and other mathematics courses. The successful candidate will be expected to develop an active research agenda, resulting in scholarly publications published in reputable journals and conferences; pursuit of external funding to support research endeavors will also be strongly encouraged, and engagement of undergraduate students in research is expected.

The successful candidate will be strongly encouraged to pursue opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration, both in teaching and research, with a particular focus on opportunities that benefit undergraduate students, with an expectation of active engagement in service activities across the campus and the university, including involvement in committees, initiatives, and projects that contribute to the overall development and mission of the school and the institution.

The candidate will be expected to be committed to supporting students from diverse backgrounds, actively enhancing their learning experience, and creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment.

The Mathematics program is part of the Department of Engineering & Mathematics, which is housed in the School of STEM. In addition to Mathematics, the department has programs in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Computer Engineering. The faculty of the Mathematics program is comprised of 16 full‑time faculty members, 9 of whom are on the tenure track and 7 of whom are on the teaching track.

The faculty have expertise in a broad range of areas, including applied mathematics, discrete geometry, geometric group theory, geometry of polynomials, inverse problems, knot theory, mathematical modeling, mathematics education, medical imaging, non negative matrix theory, numerical optimization, topology, and tiling theory.

The School of STEM is the largest school at UW Bothell, and we are a school committed to attracting faculty and staff who create an exceptional student experience in support of our core values of Collaboration, Opportunities, Responsibility, and Engagement. Our faculty…