University of Florida, Mathematics

Position ID:

1112-ASSISTANTPROFESSOR [#28966]

Position Title:

Assistant Professor

Position Type:

Tenured/Tenure-track faculty

Position Location:

Gainesville, Florida 32611, United States of America

Subject Areas:

open search; PDE; Algebra

Appl Deadline:

2026/11/15 23:59:59 (posted 2026/09/20, listed until 2027/03/20)

Position Description:

The Department of Mathematics at the University of Florida seeks to fill one tenure-track position in Mathematics at the Assistant Professor level, beginning August 16, 2027. This is an open-area search, while candidates in the fields of PDE and algebra are especially encouraged to apply.

Candidates should have an established research program, a compelling plan for future research, the ability to supervise both graduate and undergraduate research, and a record of excellence in teaching. A Ph.D. degree in Mathematics or a closely related field is required. The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience and includes a full benefits package. Although applications will be accepted until the position is filled, only those received by November 15, 2026 will be assured full consideration.

The successful candidate will join a department of approximately 60 faculty and 85 graduate students pursuing research across a wide range of pure and applied areas (https://math.ufl.edu/). The University of Florida is consistently ranked among the top public universities in the United States. The university and Gainesville community offer numerous cultural events and year-round outdoor activities.

The University has invested significantly in faculty hires and research infrastructure, including new classroom and laboratory facilities. UF is home to HiPerGator, one of the most powerful university supercomputers in the U.S. (https://www.rc.ufl.edu/about/hipergator/). These resources are available to faculty across the university to support teaching and research. Applications must be submitted online via MathJobs AND at https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/listing/ (position number 541371) and must include: (1) a cover letter, (2) a complete curriculum vitae including a list of publications, (3) a research statement summarizing the applicant’s qualifications, past research, and future research plans, (4) a statement of teaching experience and interests, and (5) the names and email addresses of at least three references. References will receive an email requesting that they upload their confidential letters to the UF application system.

The final candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible. Degrees earned from an educational institution outside the United States require evaluation by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at https://www.naces.org/.

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. UF is a public institution and is subject to the requirements of Florida’s Sunshine and Public Records laws. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call (352) 392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at (800) 955-8771 (TDD). Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida’s Sunshine Law.

Questions may be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Professor Lei Zhang (leizhang@ufl.edu).

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
Three reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site )

And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:

www.math.ufl.edu

University of Florida
Department of Mathematics
358 Little Hall, PO Box 118105
Gainesville, FL 32641