Professor of Mathematics

The Department of Mathematics at the University of Virginia invites applications for the inaugural Mary Ann Pitts Jefferson Scholars Foundation Distinguished Professorship in Mathematics, beginning August 2025.

We seek exceptional candidates with a distinguished research profile in any area aligned with the department’s strengths. Ideal candidates will also demonstrate excellence in teaching, mentoring, and engagement with the department and university community.

The Mary Ann Pitts Professorship is a full professor, endowed chair position. The holder will be eligible for sabbatical leave after every six semesters of full-time teaching and will have access to annual research funds.

Qualifications

A Ph.D. in mathematics or closely allied field and a minimum of three years of university-level teaching experience are required.

Application Instructions

Please apply online at Interfolio and complete an application by attaching:

1. Cover letter
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Description of research
4. Publication list
5. A statement of teaching philosophy

Candidates may be asked to supply a list of names for letters of recommendation at a later date.

In addition, applicants should submit all of the above documents, along with an AMS standard cover sheet, through www.mathjobs.org.

Review of applications will begin November 15, 2024; candidates who apply by then will be given priority consideration, but the position will remain open until filled.

The university will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.

For questions about the position, contact Jennifer Morse, Search Committee Chair, jlm6cj@virginia.edu.

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