Available AMS Positions

Teaching Assistant Professor

The Department of Applied Mathematics and Statistics (AMS) at the Colorado School of Mines (Mines) is seeking applicants for a full-time teaching faculty position to begin in August 2026. The position is non-tenure-track at the rank of Teaching Assistant Professor. The department is looking for superb educators who inspire students and engage in modern pedagogical approaches.

We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in data science, statistics, numerical methods, and/or applied mathematics. Prior experience with innovative large-lecture (>100 student) course delivery in Calculus or Differential Equations is also preferred. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to teach undergraduate courses both in these areas and throughout the undergraduate curriculum. There may also be opportunities to teach courses at the graduate level. Further, the successful candidate will be expected to coordinate multi-section courses and collaborate effectively in curriculum development, innovative pedagogy, and other departmental service.

Review of applications will begin on March 1st, 2026, and applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled. For questions about this opportunity, contact Dr. Debra Carney, AMS search committee chair, at dcarney@mines.edu.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Develop and deliver course materials to undergraduate (and graduate) students in traditional, hybrid, and online platforms demonstrating teaching excellence and innovative pedagogical skills.
  • Contribute both institutionally and professionally through active service.
  • Collaborate across campus representing the AMS department.
  • Cultivate and promote an inclusive and diverse Mines community through recruiting, mentorship, and service.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

  • Ph.D. in a related discipline from an accredited program by the time of appointment.
  • Established record of successful teaching as an instructor of record at the undergraduate level for mathematics (Calculus 1 or higher), statistics, or data science courses.
  • Commitment to excellence in teaching and curriculum development at the undergraduate (and graduate) level.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

For more information go here Teaching-Assistant-Professor AMS

Assistant Professor

The Colorado School of Mines (Mines), a public R1 research university focused on applied science and engineering, is excited to announce one faculty position in Data Science and Statistics with expertise in the application of data science to spatial and space-time data from problems throughout the geosciences.

The Department of Applied Mathematics and Statistics (AMS) at Mines is seeking applicants for one tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor with expertise in the fields of Data Science and Statistics with an anticipated start in Fall 2026. The position requires high-quality, academic teaching experience in data science and statistics at the intersection of theory and substantive applications, as well as a research focus on modeling and computation.

  • The candidate will possess a strong record of academic scholarship that is commensurate with an academic appointment at the Assistant Professor level, including the demonstration of a strong record of research ability supported by peer-reviewed journal publications.
  • The candidate will demonstrate evidence or the potential to support a vibrant research program based on external support from government, foundations, industry, or non-profit organizations.
  • Specific preference will be given to candidates with expertise in the application of data science to spatial and space-time data including scientific problems in the geosciences, such as those involving the environment, energy systems, or the development of critical minerals.
  • The candidate should demonstrate evidence of, or the potential for, engagement and leadership skills that will benefit the AMS department, the university, and professional societies, through active participation in committees and service to the scientific community.

For questions about this opportunity, contact Soutir Bandyopadhyay, AMS search committee chair, at sbandyopadhyay@mines.edu.

Successful candidates will contribute to the University’s mission of creating a sustainable global society by educating the next generation of scientists, engineers, and leaders, and by expanding the frontiers of knowledge through research. A high value is placed upon applicants who can collaborate across disciplinary boundaries and secure research funding from a diverse array of sources, including support from industry. Mines seeks to hire candidates who contribute to an outstanding university experience for our students through their education and preparation for careers after graduation.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Develop and maintain a vigorous, externally funded research program that enhances the overall research portfolio of the AMS department
  • Develop and teach courses that are valuable to undergraduate and graduate students, both within AMS and across Mines.
  • Supervise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students in research and coursework, including through leadership and collaboration.
  • Contribute both institutionally and professionally through active service.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

  • Ph.D. from an accredited program in Data Science, Statistics, or a closely related field
  • Research experience in an academic, research lab, and/or industry environment  with a record of peer-reviewed publications in statistics and/or data science
  • Demonstrated potential for excellence in research, teaching, and student mentorship.
  • Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
  • A positive trajectory towards establishing a funded and impactful research program with clear potential for continuance in this regard.

For more information go to Assistant-Professor AMS

Post-Doctoral Teaching Fellow

The Department of Applied Mathematics and Statistics (AMS) at the Colorado School of Mines in Golden, Colorado invites applications for up to three (3) Postdoctoral Fellowship positions to begin (subject to availability) in August 2026. The position is a two-year appointment (based upon satisfactory performance) that can be renewed by the department for an additional year.

The AMS department is a diverse and collegial cohort of 23 faculty members, split almost evenly between research faculty and teaching faculty. Research interests within the department are broad, varied, and frequently interdisciplinary in nature, including mathematical biology, mathematical geosciences, applied partial differential equations, environmental and spatial statistics, scientific computing, and the scholarship of teaching and learning.  Mines has the highest admission standards of any university in Colorado and the AMS department confers Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD degrees in applied mathematics and statistics, while providing foundational mathematics coursework for all other Mines majors.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Postdoctoral Teaching Fellows are expected to teach 3-5 courses per year. While the primary teaching responsibilities will be in the core mathematics sequence (Calculus I, II, III and Differential Equations), there may also be opportunities to teach outside of the core curriculum (e.g., Intro to Scientific Computing, Linear Algebra, Intro to Statistics, Intro to Probability)
  • Postdoctoral fellows are further assigned a research mentor from the AMS faculty who guides the fellow in their professional development as a researcher. In addition to teaching obligations, postdocs may collaborate with AMS faculty within their distinct research field or across the department in the improvement and delivery of the AMS curriculum

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

  • PhD degree in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Computational Science, Statistics or a related field by August 2026. This position is intended for recent PhD candidates.
  • Previous experience in teaching mathematics at the collegiate level

For more information go here Post-Doctoral Teaching-Fellow AMS

Adjunct Faculty

The Department of Applied Mathematics and Statistics at the Colorado School of Mines (Mines) invites applications for instructors for introductory level coordinated courses in the department. These courses include MATH 111 Calculus I, MATH 112 Calculus II, MATH 201 Probability and Statistics for Scientists and Engineers, MATH 213 Calculus III Multivariable Calculus, MATH 225 Differential Equations, and MATH 307 Introduction to Scientific Computing (with MATLAB programming). Adjunct faculty are hired per semester, have opportunities to teach up to three or four courses each semester, and will have use of a designated office space (possibly shared). All the listed courses are taught in a coordinated setting which includes use of the common homework and exams, as well as a common course calendar and learning objectives. At a minimum, adjunct faculty participate in group grading for course exams and will perform other grading duties depending on the course. All course materials and student communications are managed using the learning management system Canvas. Questions regarding the position can be directed to Dr. Mike Nicholas, AMS Associate Department Head and Teaching Professor, by emailing nicholas@mines.edu.

We have completed our 2024-2025 hiring. Checkback for Fall 2025 opportunities.