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University of Denver, Department of Mathematics

Position ID:
DU-VAP1 [#26215]
Position Title:
Visiting Assistant Professor
Position Type:
Non tenure-track faculty
Position Location:
Denver, Colorado 80208, United States of America
Appl Deadline:
2025/05/31 11:59PMhelp popup (posted 2025/01/23)
Position Description:
   

Position Description

The Department of Mathematics at the University of Denver invites applications for three Visiting Assistant Professor positions in mathematics to begin on Sept 1, 2025. These are non-tenure-track positions that may be renewed for a maximum of three years. 

The successful candidates will teach five undergraduate courses over three quarters of the 9-month academic year and they are expected to conduct high quality research. Preference will be given to applicants whose research interests have some overlap with those of the permanent faculty members. Active areas of research include: 
  • Algebraic logic 
  • Combinatorics 
  • Ergodic theory 
  • Functional analysis 
  • Graph theory 
  • Group theory 
  • Non-associative algebra 
  • Noncommutative geometry 
  • Number theory 
  • Operator theory 
  • Probability 
  • Representation theory 
  • Statistical physics 
  • Topological dynamics

Experience in teaching college mathematics and evidence of research ability and potential are also required. Candidates must have completed a Ph.D. in mathematics before the start of the appointment (September 1st, 2025).

Review of applications will begin on March 1 and the application window will close on May 31.  Applicants should apply electronically at www.mathjobs.org and submit the following materials:

  • AMS cover sheet
  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum vitae
  • List of publications
  • Teaching statement
  • Research statement
  • One-page diversity statement

A minimum of four letters of recommendation, three addressing the applicant's research and one addressing teaching experience, should be submitted on behalf of the applicant. In addition, applicants should complete a brief online application at https://jobs.du.edu, job number 497795.

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Denver prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, military enlistment, or veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the University's educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; Equal Pay Act; Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Workers' Rights ("POWR") Act; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For more information, please see the University of Denver's Non‑Discrimination‑Statement.






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
  • Diversity Statement
  • Four or more reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site help popup)
And anything else requested in the position description.