Ralph Faudree Assistant Professorship

Posting Number FAE
1980 Advertised Title Ralph Faudree Assistant Professorship Campus Location Main Campus (Memphis, TN) Position Number L18717 Category Full-Time Faculty Department Mathematical Sciences Position Summary

Minimum Position Qualifications

The Department of Mathematical Sciences at the University of Memphis invites applications for the Ralph Faudree Assistant Professor position. This is a non-tenure-track (postdoctoral) position for a fixed two-year period, with a target start date of August 2026 and ending in July 2028, extendable for one additional year upon satisfactory review.

Dr. Ralph Faudree was a noted coauthor of Paul Erdős and built his career in mathematics at the University of Memphis, serving as Provost for 11 years and helping transform the Department of Mathematical Sciences into the research-oriented department it is today. The combinatorial traditions he established remain strong, with active members currently working in Algebraic Combinatorics, Extremal Combinatorics, and Additive Combinatorics.

Qualifications

Required:

* Ph.D. in Mathematics (or foreign equivalent) completed before the position start date.

* Strong research potential in an area of mathematics related to Combinatorics, as evidenced by publications, preprints, talks, and/or letters of recommendation.

* Ability to function effectively within the Combinatorics Group at the University of Memphis.

* Evidence of effective English-language teaching ability in a classroom setting (demonstrated through teaching evaluations, reference letters, and/or the interview process).

Preferred:

* At least two publications in Combinatorics in peer-reviewed journals and/or refereed conference proceedings.

Special Conditions

Responsibilities:

* Conduct research in an area related to Combinatorics.

* Teach a 2/1 load each academic year (9 credit hours).

* Mentor undergraduate and graduate students.

* Collaborate with University of Memphis colleagues.

* Pursue external funding for research.

* Participate in occasional travel for conferences, workshops, and presentations.

To apply , complete an application at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Applications must include:

* Cover letter

* Research statement

* Teaching statement

* Curriculum vitae

* Three letters of recommendation

Optional:

* Teaching evaluations

Applicants should upload all materials directly except for letters of recommendation. Instead, provide contact information for your referees, who will receive instructions to upload their letters directly into the system.

Review of applications will begin on November 16, 2025, but later applications will continue to be considered until the position is filled.

For questions regarding the position, please contact:

Dr. David J. Grynkiewicz

Email: djgrynkw

Posting Date 10/14/2025 Closing Date Open Until Screening Begins Yes Hiring Range Competitive Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time:
Benefits Eligible Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must complete an on-line application at  and required to upload a curriculum vitae, a cover letter describing research and teaching interests, an unofficial transcript, contact information for three professional reference providers, and selected publications.

For full consideration, on-line applications and reference letters must be uploaded. Review of applications will begin January 2019 and may continue until position is filled.

Instructions to Applicant regarding references Is this posting for UofM employees only? No Benefits of Employment (Applies to full-time, non-police employees only)