Assistant, Associate or Full Professor - PhD Program in Mathematics

Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor – PhD Program in Mathematics

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Performs teaching, research and guidance duties in area(s) of expertise. Shares responsibility for committee and department assignments including administrative, supervisory, and other functions.

The Graduate Center (GC) is the focal point for advanced teaching and research at the City University of New York (CUNY), the nation's largest urban public university. With over 35 doctoral and master’s programs of the highest caliber, the Graduate Center fosters pioneering research and scholarship in the arts and sciences and prepares students for careers in universities and the private, nonprofit, and government sectors.

The Graduate Center’s commitment to research and scholarship for the public good is exemplified by its more than 30 centers, institutes, and initiatives, including its Advanced Science Research Center (ASRC), a 200,000 square‑foot facility in upper Manhattan. The PhD Program in Mathematics at the GC invites applications for a prestigious, open‑field open‑rank faculty appointment supported by the Simons Empire Faculty Fellows program with a required start date of August 2026.

This is a research‑intensive, graduate‑only position with strong institutional backing and the opportunity to help shape the intellectual life of our program.

We seek a mathematician with a well‑established research record or whose work shows exceptional promise. We are particularly interested in early‑career candidates on a steep upward trajectory who will pair research excellence with active mentoring and community leadership.

• Teaching and mentoring: graduate courses; graduate advising; active participation in seminars and reading groups; regular in‑person engagement at the Graduate Center.
• Research:
  Pursue an internationally visible research agenda, individually and/or collaboratively, with robust institutional support.
• Support:
  Additional support via the Simons Empire Faculty Fellows program; further start‑up/research resources may be available.

• Ph.D. degree in area(s) of experience or equivalent.
• Ability to teach successfully, demonstrated scholarship or achievement, and ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution.

$94,909–$155,388/year (salary range increases to $98,231–$160,827/year on 9/1/26 per the PSC contract). Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.

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• Cover letter
• CV
• Publication list
• Research statement outlining both past research accomplishments and a vision for mathematics research at CUNY
• Statement of teaching/mentoring philosophy for graduate education at CUNY
• At least three (3) letters of reference

Open until filled. Review of applications to begin on January 15, 2026.

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

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