Assistant/Associate/Professor Tenure-Track Faculty (2026-27) - Mathematics - CIT Mathematics and Natural Sciences Division (Hybrid)

Description

The College of Innovation and Technology offers undergraduate programs in Mathematics and Actuarial Mathematics, and undergraduate and graduate programs in Data Analytics and Data Science. Successful candidates will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in these fields, mentor students, establish a robust externally-funded research program, and publish in peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings. They will help shape new program and course development surrounding actuarial mathematics, statistics, and/or mathematical data science.

The College continues to develop strong ties with regional industries leading to applied research and experiential learning opportunities. Startup packages for the successful candidates include generous funding.

CIT is growing and in the midst of a significant faculty hiring initiative. The Department of Mathematics in the College of Innovation & Technology (CIT) at the University of Michigan-Flint invites applications for one or more tenure-track positions with expertise in any of the subdomains:

• Applied Mathematics
• Statistics / statistical learning
• Actuarial Science

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Applicants must possess a Ph.D. in mathematics, statistics, or in a mathematics-based area of data science, or a closely-related field by the appointment date. Please indicate your area of expertise in your cover letter. 

Candidates must show exceptional promise in both research and teaching and are expected to have an appreciation of and commitment to working with faculty and student body.

Applicants for tenured Associate and Full Professor must have academic experience demonstrating excellent teaching in experiential settings and a strong scholarship record, with potential for successful grant writing.

Candidates must have:

• A record of teaching excellence, including the potential to teach in face-to-face, online, and experiential learning settings.
• A record of research and scholarly publications, including the potential for an externally-funded research program
• The ability to further the goals of the department, college, and university through the design and implementation of courses and/or programs
• The ability to generate and mentor undergraduate student research project

Application Instructions

This position is accepting applicants for the start dates of either major semester of the 2026-2027 academic year. Candidates should indicate their preferred start semester.  The University of Michigan-Flint is a regional public university and one of the three campuses of the University of Michigan. The College of Innovation & Technology is experiencing significant growth and is well positioned to expand and serve a population of students from the region and beyond.

How to Apply

Materials are only being accepted via Interfolio. Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, names/contact information for three references, a Teaching Statement and a Research Statement.

Appointment dates of August 20, 2026 or January 1, 2027 are available.  

Additional Information Contact

For more information or questions regarding this job posting, please reach out to Heather LeSage, Business Administrator for the College of Innovation & Technology at heathles@umich.edu.

Why work for UM-Flint

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future. 

Benefits include: 

• Generous time off 
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions after 12 months of eligible service, with immediate vesting. 
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance. 
• Life insurance 
• Long-term disability coverage 
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses 

Eligibility for benefits is based on your job group, your appointment percentage and the length of your appointment. Learn more about employee benefits and eligibility and download the Comprehensive Benefits for Faculty and Staff flier. 

UM-Flint offers dependent tuition support (DTS) for qualified dependents of faculty and staff from all UM campuses.  Information can be found at: