Assistant Professor in Mathematical Finance

Department: Department of Mathematics and Statistics, College of Arts & Sciences
Employment Type: Full-Time
Appointment: Nine-month, tenure-track
Start Date: September 1, 2027
Job ID: 46007BR

Position Overview

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics in the College of Arts & Sciences at Texas Tech University invites applications for a nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Mathematical Finance, beginning September 1, 2027.

The search is broadly defined within mathematical finance. The successful candidate will be expected to develop an internationally visible and independent research program, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, advise graduate students, pursue external funding, and contribute through interdisciplinary collaboration and service.

Responsibilities

As a faculty member in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, the successful candidate will be expected to:

• Establish an internationally visible and independent research program.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in mathematical finance and related areas.
• Advise and supervise graduate students.
• Pursue external research funding.
• Engage in interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Contribute to departmental, college, university, and professional service.

In line with Texas Tech University's strategic priorities, applicants should have experience working with a breadth of student populations at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels through teaching, research or creative activity, service, or across these areas.

Areas of Research Interest

The search is broadly defined within mathematical finance and includes:

• Dynamic asset pricing
• Portfolio optimization
• Derivatives
• Financial econometrics
• Lévy processes
• Heavy tails
• Stochastic and rough volatility
• Market microstructure
• Systemic risk
• Financial networks
• Artificial intelligence and machine learning in finance
• Foundation models
• Reinforcement learning
• Explainable AI
• Autonomous financial decision systems
• Climate finance
• ESG
• Digital assets
• Decentralized finance
• Ambiguity-aware finance
• Robust optimization

Required Qualifications

Applicants must:

• Hold a Ph.D. in mathematics, statistics, mathematical finance, financial engineering, quantitative finance, actuarial science, economics, or a closely related field by the anticipated start date.
• Demonstrate strong research ability, as evidenced by scholarly publications, working papers, a well-defined research agenda, presentations, grants, or other appropriate measures of research productivity and impact.
• Demonstrate effective teaching ability, as evidenced by teaching experience, student evaluations, teaching-related materials, instructional innovations, or other appropriate measures of teaching effectiveness.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate:

• Strengths in one or more of the following areas: mathematical, statistical, econometric, or computational methods.
• Evidence of interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Experience or ability to mentor graduate students.
• Evidence of the ability to develop an externally funded research program.

Location

The duty point for this position is Texas Tech University’s Lubbock main campus and affiliated facilities.

About the Department of Mathematics and Statistics

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics is one of the largest departments at Texas Tech University. It includes 43 tenured and tenure-track faculty lines, 6–8 postdoctoral scholars each year, and an annual average of 15 lecturers and instructors.

As of Fall 2026, the department enrolled 216 undergraduate majors and 117 graduate students, with 105 supported full-time as graduate part-time instructors, teaching assistants, or research assistants.

Faculty, postdoctoral scholars, and graduate students conduct active research across a wide range of areas in mathematics and statistics. The department is committed to sustaining a strong research profile while providing high-quality education and supporting student success.

About the College of Arts & Sciences

Founded in 1925 as one of Texas Tech University's four original colleges, the College of Arts & Sciences comprises 15 departments and offers programs across the humanities, social and behavioral sciences, mathematics, physical sciences, and natural sciences.

The College enrolls more than 10,000 students, representing more than one-quarter of Texas Tech University's overall student population, and maintains a 22:1 student-to-faculty ratio.

About Texas Tech University

Founded in 1923, Texas Tech University is located in Lubbock, Texas, a city with a population of more than 300,000. The university serves more than 42,000 students on its 1,800-acre campus.

Texas Tech has 13 colleges, including a School of Law and a School of Veterinary Medicine. The university is committed to research and scholarly accomplishments that compare favorably with member institutions of the Association of American Universities (AAU).

How to Apply

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Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran.