Position Description

The Department of Mathematics invites applications for postdoctoral positions as Van Vleck Visiting Assistant Professors to begin on August 17, 2026 contingent upon budgetary approval. Appointments are normally for a fixed term of three years. The usual teaching load is three courses per year. Candidates with interests overlapping those of specific faculty members may be offered support from sponsored research grants together with a lower teaching load. Promise of excellence in research and teaching is important. The ideal candidates will have research overlap with other department members, and will be able to interact in a productive manner with faculty, staff and students. Applicants should set up an account at http://www.mathjobs.org.

All application materials, including a completed AMS Standard Cover Sheet, cover letter, a curriculum vitae which includes a publication list, and brief descriptions of research and teaching, should be uploaded to this site. Applicants should arrange to have three or more letters of recommendation delivered through http://www.mathjobs.org. At least one letter must discuss the applicant's teaching experiences and capabilities. Other evidence of good teaching will also be helpful.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgrounds and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, visit the Human Resources Workplace Posters website.

For more information about the Department of Mathematics, please consult http://www.math.wisc.edu.

Deadline for Applications: December 1, 2025, although applications will continue to be considered until all available positions are filled.