Math Fellow

University of California - Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Irvine invites applications for Math Fellows, subject to renewal for up to three years, in all areas of mathematics. Applicants must possess a Ph.D.

in Mathematics or related field by employment start date. Completed applications must be submitted through AP Recruitment Link and include a CV, research statement, teaching statement, teaching evaluations, reprints, 3 reference letters, and the Sexual Misconduct Declaration Form.

Qualifications

• PhD in mathematics or a related field by start date is required.
• Strong promise in research and teaching is expected.

Responsibilities

• Teach up to five quarter classes per year.
• Engage in active research and contribute to the department’s scholarly mission.
• Appointments will be effective July 1, 2027 or later.

Education

Ph.D. in Mathematics or related field

Job description

Position overview

Salary range: The full-time annual salary for this position starts at $74,600.

Application Window

Open date: August 18, 2026

Next review date: Sunday, Jan 31, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Final date: Wednesday, Jun 30, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

Applications are invited for Math Fellows, subject to renewal for up to three years, in all areas of mathematics. Any Post Doc experience prior to starting at UCI will count towards the overall Math Fellow experience and may effect the amount of years available for renewal. For example, if your postdoc candidate has 3 years of postdoc experience at another university, the maximum they will be able to serve as a Math Fellow at UCI is 2 years. Math Fellows teach no more than five quarter classes per year. Strong promise in research and teaching is required. Appointments will be effective July 1, 2027, or later. Applicants must possess a Ph.D. in Mathematics or related field by employment start date.

Completed applications must be submitted through AP Recruitment Link - Math Fellow and must contain:

• Cover letter
• CV
• Research statement
• Teaching statement - See our guidance for writing a reflective teaching statement: Teaching Statement Guide
• Teaching (TA) evaluations
• Selected reprints and/or preprints
• Three reference letters (at least one addressing teaching)
• Sexual Misconduct, Harassment and Discrimination Declaration Form

Applications are welcome at any time. The review process starts September 2026 and will continue until positions are filled.

Department: https://www.math.uci.edu/

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

A PhD degree in mathematics or a related field by appointment start and a good teaching record is preferred, but applicants with similar education or work experience will be considered.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Teaching Evaluations
• Teaching Statement - See our guidance for writing a reflective teaching statement.
• Statement of Research - Please upload a required Statement of Research.

Reference requirements

• 3-5 letters of reference required

About UC Irvine

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC anti-discrimination policy.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

• "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties
• APM - 035: Affi­ tive Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Job location

Irvine, CA