University of Virginia, Department of Mathematics
Position ID:
Position Title:
Mary Ann Pitts Professorship
Position Type:
Tenured/Tenure-track faculty
Position Location:
Charlottesville, Virginia 22904, United States of America
Subject Area:
Mathematics
Appl Deadline:
2024/11/15 11:59PM
(posted 2024/09/17, listed until 2025/03/17)

Position Description:
Position Description
The Department of Mathematics at the University of Virginia invites applications for the inaugural Mary Ann Pitts Jefferson Scholars Foundation Distinguished Professorship in Mathematics, beginning August 2025.
We seek exceptional candidates with a distinguished research profile in any area aligned with the department’s strengths. Ideal candidates will also demonstrate excellence in teaching, mentoring, and engagement with the department and university community.
The Mary Ann Pitts Professorship is a full professor, endowed chair position. The holder will be eligible for sabbatical leave after every six semesters of full-time teaching and will have access to annual research funds.
A Ph.D. in mathematics or closely allied field and a minimum of three years of university-level teaching experience are required.
A complete application includes:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Description of research
- Publication list
- A statement of teaching philosophy
Candidates may be asked to supply a list of names for letters of recommendation at a later date.
Submit the documents above through mathjobs.org. In addition, candidates must apply through UVa's Interfolio site by following http://apply.interfolio.com/152794
The university will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.
For questions about the position, contact Jennifer Morse, Search Committee Chair, jlm6cj@virginia.edu.
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.
The University of Virginia offers confidential Dual Career Services to partners of incoming faculty candidates. To learn more, please visit dualcareer.virginia.edu
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
- And anything else requested in the position description.
Further Info:
434-924-4919
PO Box 400137
Department of Mathematics
Kerchof Hall
Charlottesville, VA 22904-4137
Department of Mathematics
Kerchof Hall
Charlottesville, VA 22904-4137