Job opportunities at Department of Mathematics
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Past job announcements
Pitts Research Associate and Lecturer in Mathematics
The Department of Mathematics at the University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, invites applications for a Pitts Research Associate and Lecturer position. The successful candidates will be expected to conduct their own research, under supervision of a faculty mentor, and teach three courses per year. The appointment begins with the fall term of 2027, with an anticipated start date of August 25, 2027.
Assistant Professor of Mathematics, Academic General Faculty
The University of Virginia’s Department of Mathematics invites applications for an Assistant Professor (General Faculty) expected to begin August 10, 2027. We are particularly interested in candidates whose career focus is on teaching and learning mathematics and are prepared to contribute to the leadership of our teaching mission in our lower division. The core responsibilities of this position include teaching six courses per year (three each during the spring and fall terms). Additional duties will include serving as a mentor for graduate TAs, providing leadership in our teaching mission, and coordinating the department’s Calculus I & II course offerings. This is a continuing three-year, tenure-ineligible appointment with the possibility but not the guarantee of renewal.
Mary Ann Pitts Jefferson Scholars Foundation Distinguished Professorship
This search has closed; this announcement is kept as an archive.
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 10, 2026.
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.
Job opportunities 2025
The Department of Mathematics at the University of Virginia invites applications for the following positions (links to mathjobs ads):