Assistant Professor in Mathematics; Area)
Listed on 2026-10-20
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Education / Teaching
University Professor, Academic, Mathematics
Job Summary
The Department of Mathematics invites applications for atenure-track position, at the level of Assistant Professor. We are especially interested in candidates with expertise in the areas ofalgebraic geometry, homotopy theory, foundations, and functionalanalysis, as well as candidates with expertise that involvesinterdisciplinary collaboration between mathematics and computer science or the mathematics of quantum physics. Outstandingapplicants from any research area may be considered. This position will start in the Fall 2027 semester (August 2027).
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in mathematics or a closely related field by the start of the appointment. Successful candidates willbe expected to maintain an active, independent research program, toteach effectively at the undergraduate and graduate levels, andtocontribute to the service and intellectual life of the department.
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating aworkplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds toapply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Who We AreThe Department of Mathematics presently has twenty-two tenuredand tenure-track faculty as well as five postdoctoral fellows. The Mathematics Department has over fifty graduate students and serveswell over five hundred undergraduate majors and minors. We have abroad range of research interests in Mathematics, including
Algebraic and Differential Geometry, Combinatorics, Logic and Foundations, Mathematical Physics, Number Theory, Noncommutative Geometry, Operator Algebras, PDE, Probability, and Topology.
Key Responsibilities Will Be
Research, Teaching and Service
What We Can Offer- Salary: $110,000 - $130,000
- Startup funding, a recruitment incentive, and a movingallowance may be available to the successful candidate.
At the University of Colorado Boulder , we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical,dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder County’s largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-classoutdoor recreation.
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What We RequirePh.D. in mathematics or a closely related field by the start oftheappointment, and minimum one semester experience teaching undergraduate courses (experience while a graduate student isok).
Posting Contact InformationPosting Contact Name:
Donna Maes
Posting Contact Email: maesd
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