University of Chicago, Department of Mathematics

Position ID: Chicago-ASSTPROF25 [#24853]
Position Title: Asst. Prof.
Position Type: Tenured/Tenure-track faculty
Position Location: Chicago, Illinois 60637, United States of America
Subject Area: Mathematics
Application Deadline: (posted 2024/09/01, updated 2024/07/22, listed until 2025/06/30)
Position Description:    

Position Description

The University of Chicago Department of Mathematics invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor. Successful candidates are typically two to four years past the Ph.D. These positions are intended for mathematicians whose work has been of outstandingly high caliber. Appointees are expected to have the potential to become leading figures in their fields. The appointment is generally for four years, with the possibility for renewal. The teaching obligation is up to three one-quarter courses per year.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to include additional information related to their teaching experience, such as evaluations from courses previously taught, as well as an AMS cover sheet. Questions may be directed to matwimberly@uchicago.edu. We will begin screening applications on November 1, 2024. Screening will continue until all available positions are filled.

Qualifications

Completion of a Ph.D. in mathematics or a closely related field is required at the time of appointment.

Application Instructions

Required materials are: (a) a cover letter, (b) a curriculum vitae, (c) three or more letters of reference, at least one of which addresses teaching ability, (d) a description of previous research and plans for future mathematical research and (e) a teaching statement.

Applications must be submitted online through https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list/24853.


Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All University departments and institutes are charged with building a faculty from a diversity of backgrounds and with diverse viewpoints; with cultivating an inclusive community that values freedom of expression; and with welcoming and supporting all their members.

We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages diverse perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange. The University’s Statements on Diversity are at https://provost.uchicago.edu/statements-diversity.

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Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-834-3988 or email equalopportunity@uchicago.edu with their request.


Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Research statement
  • Teaching statement
  • Publication lists (optional)
  • Thesis Abstracts (optional)
  • Teaching Materials (optional)
  • Three 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:
https://mathematics.uchicago.edu
email address
773-702-1244
 
Mat Wimberly
5734 S University Ave
Chicago, IL 60637