Research Associates, Assistant Professorships and Instructorships
The University of Chicago Department of Mathematics invites applications for the following positions:
- 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 and teaching. The
appointment typically is for two years, with the possibility of
renewal for a third year. The teaching obligation is up to four
one-quarter courses per year.
- Simons Fellow (at the rank of L.E. Dickson Instructor):
This is open to candidates who receive the Ph.D. within the period
September 1, 2011 through August 31, 2012. The duration of the
fellowship is three years, and the teaching obligation is four
one-quarter courses during the three year fellowship. This appointment
would be at the University's rank of Dickson Instructor but would also
carry the title of Simons Fellow within the Department of Mathematics.
- Assistant Professor: this is open to mathematicians who
are further along in their careers, typically two or three years past
the doctorate. 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 three years, with a teaching obligation
of three one-quarter courses per year.
Applicants will be considered for any of the positions above which seem appropriate. Complete applications consist of (a) a cover letter, (b) a curriculum vitae, (c) three or more letters of reference, at least one of which addresses teaching ability, and (d) a description of previous research and plans for future mathematical research. Applicants are strongly encouraged to include information related to their teaching experience, such as a teaching statement or 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. If you are eligible for the Simons Fellowship and wish to be considered for it, please indicate this in your cover letter.
Applications must be submitted online through www.mathjobs.org. Questions may be directed to apptsec@math.uchicago.edu. We will begin screening applications on December 1, 2011. Screening will continue until all available positions are filled. The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer.
Leonard Eugene Dickson (1874-1957) received the first doctorate in Mathematics awarded by the University of Chicago, in 1896, and taught here from 1900 until his retirement in 1939. Dickson was a towering mathematician and extraordinary teacher. He directed more than fifty dissertations and wrote 270 papers and 18 books. His original research contributions made him a leading figure in the development of modern algebra.