Position Description

The Department of Mathematics at the University of Texas at Austin invites applications for 2 positions at the rank of tenure-track Assistant Professor or of Associate Professor with tenure, with the intent of appointing the two successful candidates as Fellow of the Sid W. Richardson Foundation Regents Chair in Mathematics #2 and #3, respectively.

Each position is a nine-month appointment with a start date of August 16, 2026. The department is interested in candidates who will contribute to excellence in mentoring through teaching, research, and service. The minimum annual 9-month salary is $120,000 with Health and Retirement Benefits.  The salary can be negotiated based on experience.

To ensure full consideration for the academic year of 2025-26, all materials should arrive by October 21, 2025.  

Qualifications:

Qualified candidates must have a Ph.D. degree and comparable experience with a strong research focus in mathematics and have publications in high-quality outlets, possess a research agenda that is well-defined and shows promise for strong external funding potential. In addition, the candidates should have positive evidence of excellence in mathematics education. Preference will be given to applicants whose research interests can integrate and broaden the current research areas represented in the department.

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Applicant Instructions: 

Application Materials Required: Interested applicants should apply and submit the following items online at https://apply.interfolio.com/175062

1. Cover Letter that includes research area, qualifications, and contact information. 
2. Curriculum Vitae 
3. Teaching statement 
4. Research statement
5. Publication List
6. Four letters of recommendation (to be submitted online by the reference writers at this site with one letter speaking to the applicant’s teaching credentials)
   
   

Background Checks: A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position. 

Equal Opportunity Employer: The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. 

Employment Eligibility Verification: If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university. 

E-Verify: The University of Texas at Austin uses E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for the purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following: 

• E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]
• E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

Compliance: Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided with resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.