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Job Title Assistant Professor in Mathematics Requisition Number FE04292 Working Title Department Name 8E080:Mathematics Work Location Lexington, KY Type of Position Faculty Position Time Status Full-Time Tenure Track Status Tenure Track Required Education A Ph.D. in Mathematics is required. Required Related Experience n/a Required License/Registration/Certification n/a Job Summary The Department of Mathematics in the College of Arts Sciences at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY seeks to fill a tenure-eligible faculty position at the Assistant Professor level with expertise in the field of Algebra. This is a 9-month position in the regular title series with an anticipated start date of August 1, 2025. A successful candidate is expected to pursue a vigorous research program and to deliver high quality teaching to both graduate and undergraduate students. We encourage candidates with research interests in algebra to apply. Connections to AI and/or Applied Mathematics are welcome. The Department will also consider applicants with other research interests that are compatible with those of the faculty.A Ph.D. in Mathematics is required.
In order to be considered a candidate, applicants will need to complete the following two steps:1. Submit your job market materials to MathJobs.org. Applicants must include the following: 1) cover letter 2) CV, 3) Research Statement, 4) Teaching Statement, and 5) Evidence of Teaching Excellence. In addition, please provide the names and contact information of three references with letters of reference addressing the applicant’s research and one (1) letter of reference addressing the applicant’s teaching. All application materials must be submitted online at: https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list/25390 2. Complete an application within the University of Kentucky employment system.The University of Kentucky provides comprehensive benefits which are fully described at https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/our-benefits.
Questions about this search should be addressed to Dr. David Jensen, Search Committee Chair, Department of Mathematics, University of Kentucky (dave.jensen@uky.edu).
Review of applications will begin on November 1st, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled.

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