Assistant Professor in Mathematics - University of Oregon

Department: Department of Mathematics
Rank: Assistant Professor
Annual Basis: 9 Month

Application Deadline

October 15, 2024; position open until filled.

Required Application Materials

Please apply online at: https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list/24689, uploading the following materials:
• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Research statement
• Teaching statement
• Publication List
• DEI statement*
• Four reference letters (three for research, and one for teaching)

*In your DEI statement, please describe your past or planned efforts for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging relative to curriculum and pedagogy, mentorship, and/or service related to this position.

Position Announcement

The University of Oregon’s Mathematics Department invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in pure mathematics, to begin in fall 2025. Competitive applicants will have a record of research excellence, a demonstrated potential for outstanding teaching, and a commitment to promoting an inclusive community.

Department or Program Summary

We are a diverse and growing department with strengths in Algebraic Geometry, Analysis, Combinatorics, Differential Geometry, Mathematical Biology, Number Theory, Representation Theory, Topology, and Probability. The department has a thriving Ph.D. program with approximately 60 graduate students, 33 tenured and tenure-track faculty, 8 postdocs, and 15 lecturers. We particularly welcome applications from scholars who are from populations historically underrepresented in the academy, and/or who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds.

In addition to our focus on research excellence, our department is constantly adjusting to improve our undergraduate and graduate experience. For example, in recent years we have gathered statistics for gateway classes and classes with high failure rates or high inequity in grade distributions, we have revised the curriculum, prerequisites, and pedagogy of various math sequences, we have streamlined the process for graduate qualifying exams, and we have started a peer mentoring program for recently-declared majors.

Junior faculty in mathematics will be supported through the transition to tenure, including reduced service expectations and access to university-wide programs (which include new faculty mentorship, and training in teaching through the Teaching Engagement Program). The math department invests in the success of each new member and seeks to support faculty in successful and impactful careers while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Minimum Requirements

• Ph.D. in Mathematics, Statistics, or a closely related field
• One year of postdoctoral work.
• A record of excellence in research commensurate with career stage.
• Demonstrated potential for teaching excellence

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching experience in the classroom environment

About the University

The University of Oregon is one of only two Pacific Northwest members of the Association of American Universities and holds the distinction of a “very high research activity” ranking in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. The UO enrolls more than 20,000 undergraduate and 3,600 graduate students representing all 50 states and nearly 100 countries.

The UO is located in Eugene, a vibrant city of 180,000 with a wide range of cultural and culinary offerings, a mild climate, and a community engaged with environmental and social concerns. The Pacific Ocean, Cascade and Coast mountain ranges, deserts, forests, and many lakes are within an hour or two drive, as is the city of Portland.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit https://hr.uoregon.edu/about-benefits.

The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact us at uocareers@uoregon.edu or 541-346-5112.

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