Job Opportunities
The Department of Mathematics is pleased to announce that we will be hiring for several positions this academic year. We have currently posted advertisements for a Tenured Associate Professor Position, a Postdoctoral Scholar position (see below) and multiple openings for Teaching Postdoctoral Scholars (see below). The department has plans to expand in terms of breadth and numbers over the next several years; it is an exciting time to be a mathematician at Vanderbilt. If you have interest in learning more about Vanderbilt and the various job opportunities we may have this year or in the future, please be in touch with the chair.
Tenured Associate Professor
Application Deadline: 2026/10/01 10:59 PM CDT Apply via MathJobs
The Department of Mathematics at Vanderbilt University invites applications for a tenured Associate Professor position to begin in Fall 2027. All areas of mathematics will be considered. Applicants should be internationally recognized for their research and have demonstrated excellence in teaching.
Vanderbilt University is distinguished by its tradition of academic excellence and its culture of collaboration and collegiality. The Department of Mathematics is recognized for its foundational research in pure and applied mathematics as well as for its active engagement in interdisciplinary initiatives across the university’s institutes and centers. The department is located on Vanderbilt’s park-like campus, in the heart of the growing and thriving city of Nashville.
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Mathematics or a closely related field, and must have a distinguished record of research, excellence in teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and demonstrated leadership within their discipline. This position will also support the Arts & Science Core curriculum.
Applications will be accepted on MathJobs.org and should include the AMS cover sheet, a cover letter, a CV, a research statement, a teaching statement, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and four confidential letters of recommendation.
Postdoctoral Scholar
Application Deadline: 2026/10/01 10:59 PM CDT Apply via MathJobs
The Vanderbilt Department of Mathematics is seeking exceptional recent PhD recipients in Mathematics for several postdoctoral positions, with appointments to begin in the academic year 2027-2028.
The positions are for three years at the rank of Postdoctoral Scholar, have a teaching component of three courses per academic year (typically two courses in the Fall and one course in the Spring), and a competitive salary. Postdoctoral Scholars will be provided with yearly research funds to support their scientific endeavors. Candidates from all areas of mathematics will be considered.
To apply to the position, please submit the following documents on MathJobs.org: cover letter, CV, research statement, teaching statement, and four recommendation letters (to be submitted by the letter writers through MathJobs.org), one of which should address teaching qualifications of the candidate.
To ensure full consideration, all materials, including letters of reference, must be received by November 1, 2026.
Teaching Postdoctoral Scholar
Application Deadline: 2026/12/01 10:59 PM CDT Apply via MathJobs
The Vanderbilt Department of Mathematics is seeking candidates for several teaching-focused postdoctoral positions, with appointments to begin in the academic year 2027-2028. The positions are for three years at the rank of Postdoctoral Scholar. The role has a teaching requirement of two courses per semester and an expectation of course coordination starting in the second year. Competitive candidates must have a record of teaching excellence, a demonstrated interest in curriculum development and pedagogy. Teaching Postdocs are expected to contribute to the department’s undergraduate teaching efforts by working with a team of teaching-focused and research faculty. Responsibilities beyond instruction and coordination include participation in curricular and instructional initiatives.
To apply to the position, please submit the following documents on MathJobs.org: cover letter, CV, research statement (optional), teaching statement, full teaching evaluations, and four recommendation letters (to be submitted by the letter writers through MathJobs.org), at least three of which should address teaching qualifications of the candidate.
To ensure full consideration, all materials, including letters of reference, must be received by December 1, 2026.