Open Rank - Associate or Assistant Professor Fall 2026

The Department of Mathematics at the University of Texas at Austin invites applications for 2 positions at the rank of tenure-track Assistant Professor or of Associate Professor with tenure, with the intent of appointing the two successful candidates as a Fellow of the Sid W. Richardson Foundation Regents Chair in Mathematics #2 and #3, respectively.

Each position is a nine-month appointment with a start date of August 16, 2026. The department is interested in candidates who will contribute to excellence in mentoring through teaching, research, and service. The minimum annual 9-month salary is $120,000 with Health and Retirement Benefits. The salary can be negotiated based on experience.

To ensure full consideration for the academic year of 2025-26, all materials should arrive by October 21, 2025.

Qualified candidates must have a Ph.D. degree and comparable experience with a strong research focus in mathematics and have publications in high-quality outlets, possess a research agenda that is well-defined and shows promise for strong external funding potential. In addition, the candidates should have positive evidence of excellence in mathematics education. Preference will be given to applicants whose research interests can integrate and broaden the current research areas represented in the department.

Helpful Links: Faculty Careers College of Natural Science - Math

Application Materials Required: Interested applicants should apply and submit the following items online at UT Austin Faculty Careers : https://apply.interfolio.com/175062

1. Cover Letter that includes research area, qualifications, and contact information.
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Teaching statement
4. Research statement
5. Publication List
6. Four letters of recommendation (to be submitted online by the reference writers at this site with one letter speaking to the applicant's teaching credentials)
   
   

Background Checks: A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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