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Brown University, Mathematics

Position ID:
BrownMath-VAP2026 [#28315]
Position Title:
Visiting Assistant Professor
Position Type:
Teaching stream faculty
Position Location:
Providence, Rhode Island 02912, United States of America
Starting Date:
2026/09/01
Appl Deadline:
2026/04/30 23:59:59 (posted 2026/04/07)
Position Description:
   

Position Description

One full time, non-renewable one year position, beginning September 1, 2026. The position has a teaching load of 3 courses (1 in one semester and two in the other) in upper-level undergraduate courses such as analysis and probability, but may also include undergraduate calculus. Candidates are required to have received a Ph.D. degree in Mathematics by the start of this appointment. Prior experience teaching and coordinating undergraduate courses in a university setting is required. Applicants must have demonstrated excellence in teaching.

For full consideration, applicants must submit a curriculum vitae, an AMS Standard Cover Sheet, at least three letters of recommendation primarily focused on teaching by April 30th, 2026. Selected candidates will be asked to provide teaching evaluations. Please submit all application materials online at https://www.mathjobs.org.

For this position, Brown offers only the J-1 visa classification to scholars who need immigration sponsorship in order to enter the U.S. and commence lawful employment under the terms of their appointment.

Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, in the administration of its policies, programs, and activities. The University recognizes and rewards individuals on the basis of qualifications and performance. The University maintains certain affirmative action programs in compliance with applicable law.

Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Teaching statement
  • Three reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site help popup)

Further Info:
https://www.brown.edu/academics/math/
email address
 
Brown University
Department of Mathematics
151 Thayer Street
Box 1917
Providence, RI 02912