Visiting Assistant Professor in Mathematics

Job Summary

We invite applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor
(non-tenure track) position in the Department of Mathematics at the
University of Colorado Boulder, to begin in August 2027. The
initial appointment is for two years, renewable for a third year.
Candidates must have a PhD in mathematics or a related field before
the position begins.

The department is looking for candidates who have demonstrated
excellence in research and who present documented evidence of
strong teaching potential. Departmental and university research
interests and priorities will be taken into account in selecting
candidates.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all
applicable federal, state, and local laws governing
nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a
workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and
dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to
apply, including protected veterans and individuals with
disabilities.

Who We Are

​​The Department of Mathematics presently has twenty-four tenured
and tenure-track faculty as well as five postdoctoral fellows. The
Mathematics Department has over fifty graduate students and serves
well over five hundred undergraduate majors and minors. We have a
broad range of research interests in Mathematics, including
Algebraic and Differential Geometry, Combinatorics, Logic and
Foundations, Mathematical Physics, Number Theory, Noncommutative
Geometry, Operator Algebras, PDE, Probability, and Topology.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Research and Teaching

What We Can Offer

• ​​$63,000
• A moving allowance may be available to the successful

candidate.

Benefits

At the University of Colorado Boulder , we are
committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our
employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical,
dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition
assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local
transit. As one of Boulder County’s largest employers, CU Boulder
offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class
outdoor recreation. In fact, CU Boulder has been named one of
Forbes' America's Best
Large Employers , ranking #4 among large employers in Colorado
and #28 among universities nationwide. Explore additional perks and
programs through the CU Advantage program.

Be Statements

Be creative. Be impactful. Be Boulder.

What We Require

​​Ph.D in mathematics and some experience teaching undergraduate
courses.

What We Would Like You to Have

​​The department is looking for candidates who have demonstrated
excellence in research and who present documented evidence of
strong teaching potential. Departmental and university research
interests and priorities will be taken into account in selecting
candidates​

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Statement of Research Philosophy

During the application process you will be asked to provide contact
information for 4 references who will be asked to provide letters
of recommendation immediately after you apply.

To receive full consideration, please apply by December 1,
2026 (including all letters of recommendation.) Applications
will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For
consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs.

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in
any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying
information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school
attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting
or removing this information.

Posting Contact Information

Posting Contact Name: Donna Maes

Posting Contact Email: maesd@colorado.edu