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University of Wisconsin Madison, Department of Mathematics

Position ID:
UoWM-ASSTPROF2023 [#22690]
Position Title:
Assistant Professor
Position Type:
Tenured/Tenure-track faculty
Position Location:
Madison, Wisconsin 53706, United States of America
Subject Area:
Mathematics
Appl Deadline:
2023/11/01 11:59PMhelp popup finished (2023/08/15, finished 2024/05/04, listed until 2023/12/22)
Position Description:
   

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

Position Description

The Department of Mathematics at UW-Madison

The Department of Mathematics is now accepting applications for faculty positions beginning August 19, 2024, subject to budgetary approval. Rank will be as assistant professor (tenure-track), associate professor (tenured), or in exceptional cases, professor (tenured). For additional detail, posting on the UW-Madison website may be viewed here.

All areas of mathematics will be considered. A PhD in mathematics or related field is required prior to start of appointment.

Faculty members are expected to contribute to the research, teaching, and service missions of the department. Appointment with tenure requires evidence of excellence in scholarly research, teaching, and service. Candidates for a tenure - track position should exhibit evidence of outstanding research potential, normally including significant contributions beyond the doctoral dissertation.

The teaching responsibility is normally two courses per academic year, one course per semester. Courses taught include both undergraduate and graduate level courses. A strong commitment to excellence in instruction is expected. An application packet should include a completed AMS Standard Cover Sheet, a curriculum vitae that includes a publication list, and brief descriptions of research and teaching. Please note that applicants will be evaluated based upon submitted materials and therefore should speak to and include evidence of their qualifications.

We require three to four letters of recommendation, at least one of which must discuss the applicant's teaching experiences, capabilities, and potential, sent via this site. To ensure full consideration, application packets must be received by November 1, 2023. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The University of Wisconsin - Madison is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from women and minorities.

The UW-Madison College of Letters and Sciences and the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Graduate Research and Education are committed to a culture that embraces diversity, inclusion, and equity, believing that these values are foundational elements of a positive and enriching learning and working environment for all students, faculty and staff. 

Unless confidentiality is requested in writing, information regarding the applicants must be released upon request. Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality.  A background check will be required prior to employment.


Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Research statement
  • Teaching statement
  • Publication list
  • Three or more reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site help popup)
And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:
math.wisc.edu
email address
 
Hiring Committee
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Department of Mathematics, Van Vleck Hall
480 Lincoln Dr.
Madison, WI 53705-1388