University of Colorado at Boulder, Mathematics

Position ID:

CUBoulder-ASSTPROF [#27231]

Position Title:

Assistant Professor

Position Type:

Tenured/Tenure-track faculty

Position Location:

Boulder, Colorado 80309, United States of America

Subject Area:

Mathematics

Appl Deadline:

2025/11/02 11:59PM help popup

(posted 2025/10/03, listed until 2026/01/04)

Position Description:

The Department of Mathematics invites applications for a tenure-track position, at the level of Assistant Professor. We are especially interested in candidates with expertise in the areas of algebraic geometry, homotopy theory, foundations, functional analysis, and number theory, as well as candidates with expertise that involves interdisciplinary collaboration between mathematics and computer science or the mathematics of quantum physics. Outstanding applicants from any research area may be considered. This position will start in the Fall 2026 semester (August 2026).

To be considered, applicants must apply through CU Boulder Jobs https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/?jobId=67620

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but all complete applications (including all letters of recommendation) received by November 2, 2025 will be guaranteed consideration.

The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

The Department of Mathematics at the University of Colorado Boulder has faculty with a broad range of research interests, including Algebraic and Differential Geometry, Combinatorics, Foundations of Mathematics, Mathematical Physics, Partial Differential Equations, Number Theory, Noncommutative Geometry, Operator Algebras, Probability, and Topology. We presently have twenty-three tenured and tenure-track faculty as well as eleven postdoctoral fellows and visitors. The Department of Mathematics has over fifty graduate students and serves well over five hundred undergraduate majors and minors. The Department of Mathematics is strongly committed to the University of Colorado’s mission for research and teaching excellence, and hosts a variety of programs aimed at increasing student success.

Key responsibilities: teach three, one-semester courses in undergraduate or graduate mathematics during each academic year, carry out mathematical research at a high level, and carry out service duties, such as one or two committee memberships, suitable to the assistant professor junior appointment. Supervise graduate dissertations and contribute to the Department’s undergraduate research opportunities.

Minimum qualifications: A PhD in mathematics or related fields. Proof of PhD degree needs to be submitted to the Office of Faculty Affairs no later than 30 days prior to the start date of their appointment.

Required application documents Resume/CV (which includes a publication list) Cover letter Research Statement Teaching Statement A minimum of 4 confidential letters of recommendation. (Candidates may submit more than 4 letters of recommendation. At least 3 letters must address research qualifications. At least 1 letter must address teaching qualifications.)

Application Materials Required:

Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:

Cover letter
Curriculum Vitae
Research statement
Teaching statement
Reference letter, addressing Teaching
Three reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site )

And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:

http://math.colorado.edu

303-492-7256

University of Colorado, Boulder
Department of Mathematics
395 UCB
Boulder, CO 80309-0395