The University of Chicago Department of Mathematics invites applications for the following positions:
Position Title
L.E. Dickson Instructor
Location
University of Chicago Hyde Park Campus, Chicago, IL
Position Type
Faculty - Tenure Track/Tenured
Salary Range or Pay Grade
Annual base salary is $96,300. Recipients of NSF Mathematical Sciences Postdoctoral Fellowships will receive a supplement from the University to bring their total salary to this amount.
Position Description
The University of Chicago Department of Mathematics invites applications for the position of L.E. Dickson Instructor. This is open to mathematicians who have recently completed or will soon complete a doctorate in mathematics or a closely related field, and whose work shows remarkable promise in mathematical research. The initial appointment is for a term of up to three years. The teaching obligation is generally four one-quarter courses per year.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to include additional information related to their teaching experience, such as evaluations from courses previously taught, as well as an AMS cover sheet. If you have applied for an NSF Mathematical Sciences Postdoctoral Fellowship, please include that information in your application, and let us know how you plan to use it if awarded. Questions may be directed to ecaliendo@uchicago.edu. We will begin screening applications on November 1, 2025. Screening will continue until all available positions are filled.
This position is benefits-eligible, and information regarding benefits can be found here: https://humanresources.uchicago.edu/benefits/.
Qualifications
Completion of all requirements for a Ph.D. in mathematics or a closely related field is required at the time of appointment.
Application Instructions
Required materials are: (a) a cover letter, (b) a curriculum vitae, (c) three or more letters of reference, at least one of which addresses teaching ability, (d) a description of previous research and plans for future mathematical research and (e) a teaching statement.
Applications must be submitted online through https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list/26681.
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