Visiting Assistant Professor in Mathematics

Position Overview

Visiting Assistant Professor – Department of Mathematics, University of California, Riverside

Salary: $80,800 (base)

Anticipated start:
July 1, 2026

Open date:
December 8, 2025

Most recent review date:
March 31, 2026, 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time)

Final date:
June 30, 2026, 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time)

We are inviting applications for multiple Visiting Assistant Professor positions for the  academic year. Applicants from all research areas in Pure and Applied Mathematics are encouraged. A PhD in Mathematics or a closely related field is required by the start of the appointment. Preference will be given to candidates whose research aligns with existing programs at UCR.

Teaching load is two courses per quarter, totaling six quarterly courses per year (approximately 11 weeks per quarter). In addition to teaching, candidates will be expected to attend advanced seminars and work on research projects.

Appointment is initially one year and renewable for up to three additional years. Reappointment is based on demonstrated competence in research, teaching, and other assigned duties, including university and community service. Course evaluations, student comments, and other evidence of teaching excellence will be considered.

Applicants should submit a complete application through the UCR Academic Recruiting portal at /JPF
02189, including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research, statement of teaching, a list of publications, recent official teaching evaluations, and a minimum of four letters of recommendation. One of the letters must address teaching explicitly.

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

• A PhD in Mathematics or a closely related field, completed by the start of the appointment.
• Demonstrated competence in research and teaching.

Preferred qualifications

• Commitment to UCR’s mission of diverse student achievement and support for underrepresented and first‑generation college students.

• Teach six courses per academic year (two per quarter).
• Attend advanced seminars and contribute to research projects.
• Participate in university and community service activities.

Documents

• Curriculum Vitae (updated)
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research
• Statement of Teaching
• Official Teaching Evaluation

Letters of Recommendation

• Four letters required.
• Three letters focusing on research, and one additional letter focusing on teaching.

Apply link: /JPF
02189

Questions about the position (not application) – Dr. Peter Samuelson, Chair of the Search Committee, peter.samuelson

Application process questions – Naudia Samuels Johnson, Naudia.samuelsJohnson

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