Job Opportunities

The University of Chicago Department of Mathematics invites applications for the following positions:

Position Title

Assistant Professor

Location

University of Chicago Hyde Park Campus, Chicago, IL

Position Type

Tenured/Tenure-track faculty

Position Description

The University of Chicago Department of Mathematics invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor. Successful candidates are typically two to four years past the Ph.D. These positions are intended for mathematicians whose work has been of outstandingly high caliber. Appointees are expected to have the potential to become leading figures in their fields. The appointment is generally for four years, with the possibility for renewal. The teaching obligation is up to three one-quarter courses per year. This position is benefits-eligible. The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook: https://mybenefits.nfp.com/UChicago/benefits-guide/

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. Questions may be directed to ecaliendo@uchicago.edu. We will begin screening applications on October 1, 2026. Screening will continue until all available positions are filled.

Qualifications

Completion of 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 Mathjobs https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list/28780.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination: https://www.uchicago.edu/non-discrimination

Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-834-3988 or email equalopportunity@uchicago.edu with their request.

The University of Chicago uses AI-assisted tools to streamline and augment some recruitment processes; however, AI is not used to make hiring decisions.

Salary Range

Salary range: $120,000–$145,000 for a nine-month academic appointment, paid over twelve months. This base pay range is for a nine-month academic appointment. Individuals may be eligible for summer salary.

Application Materials Required:
     Submit the following items to complete your application:

  • Cover Letter
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Research statement
  • Teaching statement
  • Publication lists (optional)
  • Thesis Abstracts (optional)
  • Teaching Materials (optional)
  • Three reference letters

     And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:

mathematics.uchicago.edu
Emily Caliendo <ecaliendo@uchicago.edu>

Emily Caliendo
Department of Mathematics
University of Chicago
5734 S. University Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637

Position Title

L.E. Dickson Instructor

Location

University of Chicago Hyde Park Campus, Chicago, IL

Position Type

Faculty - Tenure Track/Tenured

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. This position is benefits-eligible. The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook: https://mybenefits.nfp.com/UChicago/benefits-guide/

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, 2026. Screening will continue until all available positions are filled.

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 Mathjobs https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list/28778.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's University's Notice of Nondiscrimination: https://www.uchicago.edu/non-discrimination

Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-834-3988 or email equalopportunity@uchicago.edu with their request.

The University of Chicago uses AI-assisted tools to streamline and augment some recruitment processes; however, AI is not used to make hiring decisions.

Salary Range

Annual base salary is $99,500. Recipients of NSF Mathematical Sciences Postdoctoral Fellowships will receive a supplement from the University to bring their total salary to this amount. This base pay range is for a nine-month academic appointment. Individuals may be eligible for summer salary

Application Materials Required:
     Submit the following items to complete your application:

  • Cover Letter
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Research statement
  • Teaching statement
  • Publication lists (optional)
  • Thesis Abstracts (optional)
  • Teaching Materials (optional)
  • Three reference letters

     And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:

mathematics.uchicago.edu
Emily Caliendo <ecaliendo@uchicago.edu>

Emily Caliendo
Department of Mathematics
University of Chicago
5734 S. University Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637

Position Title

Assistant Instructional Professor

Location

University of Chicago Hyde Park Campus, Chicago, IL

Position Type

OAA - Lecturer/Senior Lecturer

Position Description

The University of Chicago Department of Mathematics invites applications for a position at the rank of Assistant Instructional Professor. This is a non-tenure-track appointment, eligible for reappointment and promotion through the Instructional Professor ranks. Initial appointments at this rank are for a term of up to three years. A collective bargaining agreement between the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) and the University governs the terms and conditions of employment for this position. The expected start date is September 1, 2027.

Position responsibilities typically include teaching six one-quarter courses per year, sustaining a professional development program that supports the educational mission of the Department, and contributing to the University's teaching mission through non-classroom instructional duties, service duties, or both.

Salary range: $93,500–$97,500 for a nine-month academic appointment, paid over twelve months.

This position is benefits-eligible. The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Additional information is available in the Benefits Guidebook: https://mybenefits.nfp.com/UChicago/benefits-guide/

Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2026. Screening of applications will continue until the position is filled or the search is closed.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

  • Completion of a PhD in Mathematics or a closely related field by the start date

Preferred Qualifications

  • Evidence of effective teaching in a range of undergraduate mathematics courses, including single-variable calculus, multivariable calculus, and linear algebra

Application Instructions
Applicants must apply online at the University of Chicago's Academic Jobs website at apply.interfolio.com/191893

A complete application consists of:

  1. A cover letter;

  2. An up-to-date curriculum vitae;

  3. Syllabi of courses previously taught or designed by the applicant, or sample syllabi of proposed courses;

  4. A teaching statement, including a summary of teaching activities, a detailed explanation of teaching philosophy and goals, and a list of courses previously taught, if applicable;

  5. Three letters of recommendation, at least two of which must address teaching ability;

  6. Additional evidence of pedagogical accomplishment, such as, but not limited to, a teaching portfolio, recent course evaluations, third-party observations of the applicant's teaching, or other relevant assessments.

Questions about this search may be directed to Emily Caliendo at ecaliendo@uchicago.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination: https://www.uchicago.edu/non-discrimination

Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-834-3988 or email equalopportunity@uchicago.edu with their request.

The University of Chicago uses AI-assisted tools to streamline and augment some recruitment processes; however, AI is not used to make hiring decisions.