University of Wisconsin Madison, Department of Mathematics
Position ID:
UoWM-ASSTPROF2024 [#24862]
Position Title:
Assistant Professor
Position Type:
Tenured/Tenure-track faculty
Position Location:
Madison, Wisconsin 53706, United States of America
Subject Area:
Mathematics
Appl Deadline:
(posted 2024/08/01, updated 2024/07/24, listed until 2025/01/31)
Position Description:
*** the listing date or deadline for this position has passed 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 18, 2025, subject to budgetary approval. Rank
will be as assistant professor (tenure-track), associate professor
(tenured), or in exceptional cases, professor (tenured).
All areas of mathematics will be considered. A PhD in mathematics or related field is required prior to start of appointment.
The successful
candidate will advance the educational mission of the College of Letters &
Science, that values, prioritizes, and actualizes evidence-based and
student-centered teaching and mentoring. They will
contribute to an inclusive, fair, and equitable environment that fosters
engagement and a sense of belonging for faculty, staff, students and members of
the broader community. 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. The successful
candidate, as a member of the College of L&S, will proactively contribute
to, support, and advance the college’s commitment to equity among all aspects
of their teaching, mentoring, research, and service.
An application packet should include a completed AMS
Standard Cover Sheet, a curriculum vitae that includes a publication
list, and brief descriptions of research, teaching, and mentoring. Please note that applicants will be evaluated based upon submitted materials and therefore should speak to and include evidence of their qualifications. The successful
candidate will demonstrate experience with fostering or the ability to foster
an inclusive and equity-centered teaching, learning, mentoring, departmental,
and research environment where all can thrive.
The College of Letters & Science is committed to creating an inclusive environment in which all of us - students, staff, and faculty - can thrive. Ours is a community in which we all are welcome. Most importantly, we strive to build a community in which all of us feel a great sense of belonging. There is no excellence without diversity in all its forms; diverse teams are more creative and successful than homogeneous ones. We are better when we are diverse and when we acknowledge, celebrate and honor our diversity. In acknowledging and honoring our diversity, we also assume a responsibility to support and stand up for each other.
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
- Mentoring Statement
- Three or more reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site
)
- And anything else requested in the position description.
Further Info:
Hiring Committee
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Department of Mathematics, Van Vleck Hall
480 Lincoln Dr.
Madison, WI 53705-1388
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Department of Mathematics, Van Vleck Hall
480 Lincoln Dr.
Madison, WI 53705-1388