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
