Acting Instructor/Pearson Fellow in Applied Mathematics

Description

The Department of Applied Mathematics at the University of Washington expects the availability of several Pearson Fellow positions, starting September 16, 2025, for a term of up to three years. Pearson Fellows are hired as Acting Instructors and have a reduced teaching load. Applicants in all areas of applied mathematics are encouraged to apply, but particularly in the research areas that are currently represented in the department (climate and atmospheric science, data science, dynamical systems, financial mathematics, mathematical biology, mathematical methods, nonlinear waves, numerical analysis, scientific computing, and optimization). These full-time 9-month temporary positions are renewable depending on, as applicable, satisfactory teaching performance and research progress.  

Applicants are expected to have a background and interest in applied mathematics or related areas and an ability and affinity for communicating ideas of applied mathematics, in both teaching and research settings. 

Washington State Law requires that this ad list a binding salary range. The base salary for this position will be $8,000 per month ($72,000 annually), commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.

Qualifications

Applicants should hold a PhD, or foreign equivalent, in (applied) mathematics or a related field of application by the start of the appointment. Applicants must demonstrate a strong record of research in a relevant area of applied mathematics.

Application Instructions

To apply, please upload all required materials to Interfolio. Specifically, for full consideration, the following materials should be provided by January 1, 2025:

1. Cover letter or AMS cover sheet,
2. Curriculum vita,
3. Research statement,
4. Teaching statement (addressing your experiences, teaching and mentoring philosophy, and innovation) and evaluations (if available),
5. Diversity statement (addressing how your professional experiences, background and philosophy demonstrate your commitment to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion),
6. Names and email addresses of three reference letter writers. One of these should be able to address teaching. Submitting this information implies that you consent to us contacting them.  

If you have any questions, contact Tony Garcia at tonyg2@uw.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status.

Benefits Information

A summary of benefits associated with this title/rank can be found at https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/benefits-orientation/benefit-summary-pdfs/. Appointees solely employed and paid directly by a non-UW entity are not UW employees and are not eligible for UW or Washington State employee benefits.

Commitment to Diversity

The University of Washington is committed to building diversity among its faculty, librarian, staff, and student communities, and articulates that commitment in the UW Diversity Blueprint (http://www.washington.edu/diversity/diversity-blueprint/). Additionally, the University’s Faculty Code recognizes faculty efforts in research, teaching and/or service that address diversity and equal opportunity as important contributions to a faculty member’s academic profile and responsibilities (https://www.washington.edu/admin/rules/policies/FCG/FCCH24.html#2432).

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Disability Services

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.