Professor - Mathematics

Baruch College, located in the historic Gramercy Park/Flatiron district of Manhattan, is one of eleven senior colleges of the City University of New York (CUNY), housing the Weissman School of Arts and Sciences, the Zicklin School of Business, and the Marxe School of Public and International Affairs. We are proud to serve a diverse and engaged student body of over 19,000. Our students represent a wealth of racial, ethnic, economic, religious, linguistic, and national origin backgrounds, and include many recent immigrants as well as individuals who are the first in their families to attend college. Baruch is ranked among the top institutions of higher education in the nation by The Wall Street Journal for promoting student social mobility. Baruch is also listed among the nation’s top public colleges for academic excellence. Baruch seeks staff and faculty members who thrive in multicultural academic environments and are committed to access and excellence in higher education. Visit us at https://www.baruch.cuny.edu/.

The Department of Mathematics of Baruch College – CUNY invites applications for an anticipated tenure-track position at full professor rank beginning on or about August 26, 2027. (Immediate tenure eligible only for candidates currently holding tenure at another institution of higher education in the US.) The department is seeking a candidate with at least ten years of experience in the financial sector, a strong publication record in top journals, as well as significant graduate-level teaching experience in financial engineering. The candidate must have a PhD in mathematics, applied mathematics, physics, or a related field and a scholarly record suitable for full professor rank.

The department offers a world-renowned masters degree in financial engineering. At the undergraduate level, the department offer majors in financial mathematics, mathematics, actuarial science, and computer science as well as providing general education mathematics courses.

Compensation and Benefits:

$136,040- $160,827; commensurate with education and experience

CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.

Qualifications:

The candidate must have a PhD in mathematics, applied mathematics, physics, or a related field. At least ten years of experience in the financial sector, a strong publication record in top journals, as well as significant graduate-level teaching experience in financial engineering.

How to Apply:

Go to the CUNY website cuny.jobs to see the complete position description and job requirements in CUNYFirst under Job Opening ID #32733. You can view and apply for this job in CUNYFirst via the following direct link to the posting https://cuny.jobs/new-york-ny/professor-mathematics/899424D3BC19477E90C2FDD081F61160/job/

All applications must be submitted online both at Mathjobs.organd at CUNYFirst.

A complete application at MathJobs.org will include an AMS cover sheet, curriculum vitae including a list of publications, at least three letters of reference, one of which should address the candidate's teaching, short statements describing teaching philosophy and future research plans. In addition, applicants should submit a narrative statement describing their commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff, and students in a multicultural/multiethnic urban campus environment with a substantial population of students who are among the first-generation of their family to attend a college or university.

The application at CUNY First will include candidate’s curriculum vitae, answers to screening and self identification questions, and an agreement to terms and conditions.

Emailed or hard copy applications will not be considered. If you have any questions, please contact HR at 646-660-6590.

Application Materials Required:

Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:

• AMS Cover sheet
• Curriculum Vitae (including a list of publications)
• Research Statement
• Teaching Statement
• Multicultural Statement
• Three or More Reference Letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on Mathjobs.org)

and anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info: http://www.baruch.cuny.edu/math/

Prof. Warren Gordon

Baruch College

One Bernard Baruch Way, Box B6-230

New York, NY 10010 

Closing Date:

November 1, 2026 with review of resumes to begin October 1, 2026

EEO Statement:

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.