Position Description

The Department of Mathematics at the University of Virginia invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor, General Faculty, expected to begin August 25, 2024. The position is non-tenure track, and the appointment will be for one year. The core responsibilities of this position include teaching six courses per year, three each during the spring and fall terms. We seek someone invested in and passionate about teaching. We particularly welcome applicants with experience in modern pedagogy emphasizing active learning that helps all students from a variety of backgrounds learn.

Qualifications

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Mathematics or a closely related field (e.g. Math Education) by the start of the appointment and have at least 2 years of teaching experience in Mathematics at the time of appointment, inclusive of teaching done as a graduate student.

Application Instructions

Apply online through the University of Virginia Interfolio site, http://apply.interfolio.com/146355 , as well as www.Mathjobs.org. Please provide all the following information on both sites:

1) A cover letter describing your background in the teaching of mathematics.

2) An AMS Standard Cover Sheet.

3) A curriculum vitae with the contact information for three references.

4) A statement about teaching philosophy. 

The applicant must also have three letters of recommendation submitted via the www.Mathjobs.org portal.

We actively encourage applications of racial and ethnic minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, individuals who identify with LGBTQ communities, individuals from lower-income backgrounds, and/or first-generation college graduates.

Questions about this position should be directed to Professor Mikhail Ershov at mve2x@virginia.edu

Review of applications will begin on June 20, 2024 and will remain open until filled.

The University will perform  background checks on all new hires prior to employment. 

 The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physicians Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.

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