University of Chicago, Department of Mathematics
Position Description
Position Description
The University of Chicago Department of Mathematics invites
applications for a position of Senior Instructional Professor (open rank). The
selected candidate will be appointed as Assistant Senior Instructional
Professor, Associate Senior Instructional Professor, or Senior Instructional
Professor, with rank determined by qualifications. Depending on the rank, the
appointment will be for a term of up to five years, renewable with the
possibility for promotion. This is a career-track position with a competitive
salary and benefits. The appointment is expected to begin between July 1, 2025
and September 1, 2025.
The primary responsibilities of this position involve the
management of our program of courses for students majoring in the physical
sciences, mathematical sciences, social sciences, and molecular engineering.
This position will take charge of courses for these non-math majors; updating
the content of the courses, having periodic discussions with other departments
about their needs and supervising those who teach in the program. Additional
duties include ensuring courses fit together through collaboration with, and
oversight of, instructors teaching service courses; teaching three one-quarter
courses per year and directing a variety of service courses; assisting with
course placement, and advising students.
Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2024.
Screening of applications will continue until the position is filled or the
search is closed.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Completion
of a PhD in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, or a closely related field
- At
least five years of teaching experience as the instructor of record in a
range of undergraduate mathematics courses, such as single-variable
calculus, multi-variable calculus, linear algebra, differential equations.
- Experience
in management of academic programs, personnel.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience
or academic background in the physical sciences
Application Instructions
Applicants must apply online at the University of Chicago's
Academic Recruitment website at apply.interfolio.com/156518.
A complete application consists of:
- A
cover letter;
- A
curriculum vitae;
- Syllabi
of courses taught during the past five years
- Evidence
of successful management of programs or evidence of potential to do so;
- Evidence
of teaching effectiveness (such as, but not limited to, course
evaluations, performance reviews, or other relevant assessments)
- A
teaching statement, including a summary of teaching activities, an
explanation of teaching philosophy and goals, and a list of courses
previously taught, if applicable;
- Three
or more letters of recommendation, at least two of which must address
teaching ability.
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.
The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal
Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis
of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity,
national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability,
military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes
under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of
Nondiscrimination.
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.
We are not accepting applications for this job through MathJobs.Org right now. Please apply at http://apply.interfolio.com/156518

- Contact: Judy Garza, 773-702-9787 (fax)
- Email:
- Postal Mail:
- Mat Wimberly
Department of Mathematics
University of Chicago
5734 S. University Ave.
Chicago, Illinois 60637
- Mat Wimberly
- Web Page: www.mathematics.uchicago.edu