University of Maine, Mathematics & Statistics

Position ID:

UMaine-SHK [#27322]

Position Title:

Spofford Harris Kimball Endowed Chair in Mathematics

Position Type:

Tenured/Tenure-track faculty

Position Location:

Orono, Maine 04469, United States of America

Starting Date:

2026/09/01

Appl Deadline:

2025/11/19 11:59AM help popup

(posted 2025/10/20, updated 2025/10/10, listed until 2026/04/10)

Position Description:

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Maine invites applications for the inaugural Spofford Harris Kimball endowed chair in Mathematics. The successful candidate will be appointed to a regular tenured faculty position and will hold the Spofford Harris Kimball Chair for an initial period of five years, with renewal contingent on satisfactory performance through the standard institutional evaluation process. This is an academic year position, most likely at the rank of Professor, although an appointment at the rank of Associate Professor is also possible depending on the candidate’s experience. The anticipated start date is September 1, 2026.

The successful candidate will be a pure or applied mathematician with an outstanding record of scholarly activity, teaching, and advising. Proven experience in attracting external funding is strongly preferred, commensurate with rank. The department is especially interested in candidates who can both enhance our present activities and bring additional stimulus to our programs; please address this in your cover letter. Some preference may also be given to applicants working in probability or mathematical statistics, but all areas of pure or applied mathematics in which the department is active will be considered. We welcome applications from candidates who can contribute to an inclusive experience for a student body that reflects the university’s commitment to non-discrimination.

A Ph.D. in Mathematics or Statistics or an equivalent degree is required for consideration. Demonstrated effective teaching, and effective written and oral communication skills are also required. The Kimball Chair carries a reduced teaching load, expected ordinarily to be one class per semester. Responsibilities include undergraduate and graduate teaching; advising and recruitment of students; directing undergraduate projects and graduate theses; maintaining a productive program of research and other scholarly activity, independently and collaboratively, including the pursuit of external funding for research; and engaging in university and professional service. Overall, the Kimball Chair should systematically engage in activities that enhance the visibility, reputation, and productivity of the department. The position comes with an annual supplemental budget to be spent by the Kimball Chair in service of these goals.

The department offers BA, BS, and MA degrees in mathematics. In addition, our faculty provide mathematics and statistics instruction to the broader university community, are engaged in various outreach activities in our region and state, and are highly active in research. Further information about the department and our activities can be found at www.math.umaine.edu.

To apply, submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, copies of student teaching evaluations from the four most recent terms taught, and contact information for three professional references. Your cover letter should describe your background and how you meet the job requirements as described above. All materials must be submitted both through Mathjobs, and via the Oracle Recruiting webpage where instructions for submitting your application can be found. For technical difficulties with the Oracle Recruiting site please contact Human Resources at hr-um@maine.edu or 207-581-1581. Candidates advancing beyond the initial screening will be asked to arrange for letters from the professional references, and provide a sample budget.

General correspondence about this position should be sent to the department chair Andrew Knightly at andrew.knightly@maine.edu. Incomplete applications cannot be considered.

Applications received by 11:59 p.m. on November 19, 2025 are guaranteed full consideration. Review of applications will begin November 20, 2025.

At this time, the University of Maine is unable to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.

The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu.

The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options.

UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Visit the Maine Office of Tourism to learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer.

Application Materials Required:

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

Cover letter
Curriculum Vitae
Optional supplementary documents (optional)
Three references (no actual letters, just names and email addresses )

And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:

http://www.umaine.edu/mathematics/

207-581-3901

Andrew Knightly
237 Neville Hall
University of Maine
Orono,Maine 04469-5752