Dean of Mathematics

The AoPS Institute seeks a visionary Dean of Mathematics to shape its innovative, virtual-first academic programs for exceptionally gifted high school students. This role blends curriculum leadership with external relationship-building, ensuring academic rigor and university validation. The ideal candidate combines deep expertise in advanced mathematics and computer science with hands-on experience in education, admissions, and partnerships with elite institutions. The position demands both strategic design of supplementary academic experiences and sustained engagement with university departments, research programs, and corporate partners to expand student opportunities. The Dean will report directly to the Board and collaborate closely with the Dean of Students & COO to launch the program in 2027.

• Oversee the design and continuous improvement of the core AoPS course catalog, ensuring curriculum alignment with university validation standards.
• Develop and curate supplementary academic programs, prioritizing partnerships with existing high-quality programs and creating original courses where gaps exist.
• Define and implement rigorous admissions criteria and assessment processes to identify students ready for advanced academic challenges.
• Build and maintain key relationships with elite university math and CS departments to secure academic validation and credit recognition.
• Expand research opportunities for students by partnering with organizations like MIT PRIMES and fostering corporate collaborations with trading firms and tech companies.
• Ensure contractual compliance with academic partners, including data reporting, quality standards, and syllabus transparency.
• Represent the program externally to mathematicians, admissions officers, and corporate partners, ensuring credibility and alignment with academic and industry standards.