University of Chicago, Department of Mathematics

Position ID: Chicago-ASSTPROF1 [#16122, 20202021]
Position Title: Asst. Prof.
Position Type: Tenured/Tenure-track faculty
Position Location: Chicago, Illinois 60637, United States [map] sort by distance
Subject Area: Mathematics
Application Deadline: finished (2020/09/01, finished 2021/11/01)
Position Description:    

*** this position has been closed and new applications are no longer accepted. ***

The University of Chicago Department of Mathematics invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor. Successful candidates are typically two to four years past the Ph.D. These positions are intended for mathematicians whose work has been of outstandingly high caliber. Appointees are expected to have the potential to become leading figures in their fields. The appointment is generally for three years, with the possibility for renewal. The teaching obligation is up to three one-quarter courses per year.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to include additional information related to their teaching experience, such as evaluations from courses previously taught, as well as an AMS cover sheet. If you have applied for an NSF Mathematical Sciences Postdoctoral Fellowship, please include that information in your application, and let us know how you plan to use it if awarded. Questions may be directed to apptsec@math.uchicago.edu. We will begin screening applications on November 1, 2020. Screening will continue until all available positions are filled.

Applications must be submitted online through https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list/16122.

Complete applications consist of (a) a cover letter, (b) a curriculum vitae, (c) three or more letters of reference, at least one of which addresses teaching ability, (d) a description of previous research and plans for future mathematical research and (e) a teaching statement.

We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages diverse perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange. The University’s Statements on Diversity are at https://provost.uchicago.edu/statements-diversity.

The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University’s Notice of Nondiscrimination.

Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-1032 or email equalopportunity@uchicago.edu with their request.


Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:
www.mathematics.uchicago.edu
email address
 
Mat Wimberly
Department of Mathematics
University of Chicago
5734 S. University Ave.
Chicago, Illinois 60637