University of Cincinnati, Mathematical Sciences

Position ID:

Cincinnati-VAP [#28400, 102335]

Position Title:

Visiting Assistant Professor

Position Type:

Non tenure-track faculty

Position Location:

Cincinnati, Ohio 45221-0025, United States of America

Subject Area:

Mathematical Sciences and Statistics

Appl Deadline:

none (posted 2026/05/05)

Position Description:

Visiting Assistant Professor, Mathematical Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences

Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors

Job Overview

The Department of Mathematical Sciences at the University of Cincinnati is seeking applicants for at least five Visiting Assistant Professorships to teach courses in mathematics at the undergraduate level. The Department of Mathematical Sciences is dedicated to excellence in both research and teaching. The department has a graduate program offering both MS and PhD degrees in mathematics and in statistics, with faculty that are dedicated to excellence and quality in both research and teaching. Appointments begin on August 15, 2026, and will initially be for one year with the possibility of renewal for a second year.

Essential Functions

Teaching load will nominally be 12-15 credit hours distributed over the Fall and Spring semesters, and may include courses that are 3, 4 or 5 credit hours. These courses include, but are not limited to: Applied Calculus, Calculus I, and Calculus II.
There may be the opportunity to conduct research, with priority given to those with research interests in, but not limited to, the areas of Analysis, Applied Mathematics, and Probability that overlaps with the research interests of the current faculty.

Minimum Requirements

PhD in Mathematics or related field prior to the effective date of the appointment.

Application Process

Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors > https://bit.ly/UCEMPL

Candidates must apply in the University of Cincinnati (UC) recruitment system (@ https://jobs.uc.edu, search Requisition # 102335. If it is not posted yet, please check back soon, as this is a required part of the application).
Candidates *must* submit an answer to the Team Culture question (maximum one page) in their application in the UC recruitment system.
Candidates also must submit the following documents online in Mathjobs.org (@ https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list/28400) or to the UC recruitment system.

Curriculum vitae
Description of research, if applicable
Cover letter
Description of teaching experience, if applicable

Candidates must also arrange to have three confidential letters of recommendation submitted via mathjobs.org, or sent via email to shanmun@uc.edu, one of which should address teaching experience (if applicable).

Review of applications will begin May 14, 2026, and the posting will remain open until all positions are filled.
Inquiries concerning the position should be directed to Nageswari Shanmugalingam at shanmun@uc.edu.

For additional information: https://www.artsci.uc.edu/natural-sciences/math.html.

Compensation and Benefits
UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits Link) Eligibility may vary by position and FTE. Highlights include:

Tuition Remission
As a part-time employee, UC provides a limited tuition remission benefit based on role. Tuition remission covers tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.

Robust Retirement Plans
As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS).

Real Work-Life Balance
UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:
Vacation and sick time – pro-rated by FTE. Includes paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days).

Additional Benefits Include:

Competitive salary based on experience
Professional development & mentorship opportunities
University employee discount program

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our Careers Page.

UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. Click here for a list of acceptable documents.

Important: To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider “easy apply” applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact UC HR at jobs@uc.edu.

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Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.

Application Materials Required:

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

Exactly one cover letters
Exactly One Curriculum Vitae
Exactly One Description of Research, if applicables
Exactly one description of teaching experience, if applicables
Exactly three reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site )

Further Info:

https://www.artsci.uc.edu/natural-sciences/math.html

Department of Mathematical Sciences
University of Cincinnati
PO Box 210025
Cincinnati
OH 45221-0025