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Assistant Professor - Mathematics (T/TE)

The Department of Mathematics at The University of Arizona invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in analysis, broadly construed. This position is subject to administrative approval and the availability of funding. The School of Mathematical Sciences at the University of Arizona encompasses the Department of Mathematics (where faculty have their primary appointments) as well as the Graduate Interdisciplinary Programs (GIDPs) in Statistics and Data Science and in Applied Mathematics.

The department offers doctoral, master's, and bachelor's programs in Mathematics with several emphases ranging across core mathematics, applied mathematics, statistics and data science, and math education. The GIDPs offer interdisciplinary PhD programs and support research with faculty members from over 20 departments on campus.

The University of Arizona is the flagship campus of Arizona's university system, it is in the "Highest Research Activity" (R1) category of the Carnegie classification, and it is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU). The University is known for strong programs across the sciences and for its varied student body. Tucson is notable for its enriching heritage, its beautiful natural setting, and its strong connections to the university.

Review of applications will begin December 1, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. The expected start date of the position is August 17, 2026.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

Faculty members are expected to participate in both undergraduate and graduate education (including teaching core graduate courses in the PhD program in Mathematics), to advise and mentor students, and to lead students to academic success. The normal teaching load for research active faculty is nine units for the academic year (typically three one-semester courses each year).

Faculty members will maintain active research programs, publish their work in highly regarded journals, and seek external funding to support the department's research and academic missions.

Faculty members will also participate in outreach and contribute to departmental, college, and university service. In these and other ways, faculty members will help to develop innovative approaches to enhancing student engagement and expanding collaborations with community and business partners.

Candidates are expected to have a PhD by the time of appointment, to have an excellent research record and potential commensurate with their career stage, and to have a strong commitment to teaching, outreach, and educational excellence.

For further information, please contact Alejandra Gaona. ...@arizona.edu or 520-###-####.

In addition to cover letter and curriculum vitae, please submit:

• Publication list.
• Statement on research accomplishments and goals.
• Statement on teaching experience and goals, including experience in implementing educational excellence in teaching practices.