Open Rank - Associate or Assistant Professor Fall 2027

University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and retirement benefits

Job summary

University of Texas at Austin invites applications for two open rank positions in the Department of Mathematics. The roles are tenure-track Assistant Professor or Associate Professor with tenure, with the intent to appoint as Fellows of the Sid W. Richardson Foundation Regents Chair in Mathematics #2 and #3.

Start date is August 16, 2027, nine-month appointments. Qualified candidates will have a Ph.D. in mathematics, a strong research agenda, strong publications, and evidence of excellence in

Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree in mathematics or related field with strong research output.
• Evidence of excellence in mathematics education and potential for external funding.
• Publication record in high quality outlets with a defined research agenda.

Responsibilities

• Teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students in mathematics.
• Develop a research program with potential for external funding.
• Engage in service and contribute to the department's mission.

Skills

Research

Teaching

Mentoring

Education

Ph.D. degree

Job description

Open Rank - Associate or Assistant Professor Fall 2027

College/School/Unit: College of Natural Sciences
Department: Department of Mathematics
Posted: Sep 16, 2026
Apply By: Open until filled

Description

The Department of Mathematics at the University of Texas at Austin invites applications for two positions at the rank of tenure-track Assistant Professor or of Associate Professor with tenure, with the intent of appointing the two successful candidates as a Fellow of the Sid W. Richardson Foundation Regents Chair in Mathematics #2 and #3, respectively. Highly qualified senior candidates at the full professor level are welcome to apply.

Each position is a nine-month appointment with a start date of August 16, 2027. The department is interested in candidates who will contribute to excellence in mentoring through teaching, research, and service. The minimum annual 9-month salary is $120,000 with Health and RetirementBenefits. The salary can be negotiated based on experience.

The applications review process will start on October 19, 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a continuous basis until both positions are filled.

Qualifications

Qualified candidates must have a Ph.D. degree and comparable experience with a strong research focus in mathematics and have publications in high-quality outlets, possess a research agenda that is well-defined and shows promise for strong external funding potential. In addition, the candidates should have positive evidence of excellence in mathematics education. Preference will be given to applicants whose research interests can integrate and broaden the current research areas represented in the department.

Helpful Links: FacultyCareers Collegeof Natural Science - Math

Background Checks

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equalopportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with allapplicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination andaffirmative action. The University is committed to a policy ofequal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on thebasis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex,sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability,religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs andactivities, and admissions.