Professor of Mathematics

Job Summary:

The Department of Mathematics is seeking excellent candidates for a tenure-track faculty position. The successful candidate will create and maintain an impactful research program appropriate for a major research university and contribute to the research, teaching, and service missions of the Department of Mathematics. All areas of Mathematics will be considered.

The successful candidate will advance the educational mission of the College of Letters & Science, that values, prioritizes, and actualizes evidence-based and student-centered teaching and (undergraduate student) mentoring. They will contribute to an inclusive, fair, and equitable environment that fosters engagement and a sense of belonging for faculty, staff, students and members of the broader community.

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate, as a member of the College of L&S, will proactively contribute to, support, and advance the college's commitment to equity among all aspects of their teaching, mentoring, research, and service.

Standard teaching responsiblity normally includes two courses in Mathematics per academic year. Courses taught will include undergraduate and graduate levels. A strong commitment to excellence in instruction is expected. Mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students is required.

Faculty are expected to create and maintain a vigorous research program with widespread visibility, and are encouraged to apply for extramural funding to support their research goals.

Service activities can include departmental or university committees, engagement with communities outside of the University, and service to the broader mathematical community.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

Education:

Required
PhD
PhD in mathematics or related field required by start of appointment

Qualifications:

Candidates for tenure-track positions should exhibit evidence of outstanding research potential, normally including significant contributions to the field beyond the doctoral dissertation. Appointment at Associate or Full Professor with tenure requires evidence of excellence in scholarly research, teaching and service. The successful candidate will demonstrate experience with fostering or the ability to foster an inclusive and equity-centered teaching, learning, mentoring, departmental, and research environment where all can thrive.

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Anticipated Begin Date:

AUGUST 18, 2025

Salary:

Negotiable
ACADEMIC (9 months)

Additional Information:

One of the largest on campus, Mathematics is home to over 400 workers including faculty, academic staff, university staff, pre- and postdoctoral trainees; as well as graduate and undergraduate student employees. This position offers a dynamic and collaborative work environment including a broad range of challenging and varied responsibilities.

The College of Letters & Science is committed to creating an inclusive environment in which all of us - students, staff, and faculty - can thrive. Ours is a community in which we all are welcome. Most importantly, we strive to build a community in which all of us feel a great sense of belonging. There is no excellence without diversity in all its forms; diverse teams are more creative and successful than homogeneous ones.

We are better when we are diverse and when we acknowledge, celebrate and honor our diversity. In acknowledging and honoring our diversity, we also assume a responsibility to support and stand up for each other.

How to Apply:

To apply for the position, please visit https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list/24862. An application packet must include a completed AMS Standard Cover Sheet, a curriculum vitae which includes a publication list, and brief descriptions of research and teaching.

Please note that applicants will be evaluated based upon submitted application materials and therefore should speak to and include evidence of their qualifications. Application materials must clearly demonstrate the applicant's dedication to excellence in student-centered teaching and mentoring. Additionally, materials should showcase the applicant's ability to purposefully plan their teaching practices, evidenced through goals, action plans, reflection, and related documentation. This portion of application materials must be created by the applicant that may include supporting letters. It cannot be only in the form of letters and testimony by others.

Application packets must be submitted electronically to https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list/24862. Materials submitted any other way will not be considered.

Applicants must also arrange to have sent three or more letters of recommendation to the above URL. At least one letter must discuss the applicant's teaching experiences, capabilities, and potential. To ensure full consideration, application packets must be received by November 1, 2024. The position will remain open until filled.

Employment will require an institutional reference check regarding any misconduct. To be considered, applicants must upload a signed 'Authorization to Release Information' form as part of the application. The authorization form and a definition of 'misconduct' can be found here: https://hr.wisc.edu/institutional-reference-check/

Contact:

Jean-Luc Thiffeault
jeanluc@math.wisc.edu
608-263-4089
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

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Official Title:

Professor(FA020) or Associate Professor(FA030) or Assistant Professor(FA040)

Department(s):

A48-COL OF LETTERS & SCIENCE/MATHEMATICS/MATH

Employment Class:

Faculty

Job Number:

306172-FA

 

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