VIS AST PROF

Job Description

The Department of Mathematics at the University of Florida seeks to fill one Visiting Assistant Professor position, beginning August 16, 2026. This is a nine-month, non-tenure-accruing position, time limited to no more than two academic years. The area of specialization is open, but preference will be given to applicants whose research interests align with those of current faculty. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

For full consideration, applications must be received by March 22, 2026. The teaching assignment is 2-2 with the possibility of 2-1 subject to course demands and available resources. Active participation in the department’s research activities is expected.

• A Ph.D. degree in Mathematics or a closely related field is required.
• Candidates with strong promise in research and teaching are encouraged to apply.
• The Department is part of a vibrant community of approximately 60 faculty and 85 graduate students pursuing research in a broad array of pure and applied areas.
• The University has made significant investments in faculty and infrastructure, adding hundreds of new faculty lines and upgrading classroom and laboratory facilities.
• The University is home to HiPerGator, one of the most powerful high-performance computers at a US public university, and recently added the new AI NVIDIA GPU SuperPod in support of the AI initiative.
• The University is located in Gainesville, a city of approximately 150,000 residents in North-Central Florida, 50 miles from the Gulf of Mexico, and 67 miles from the Atlantic Ocean, and within a 2-hour drive to large metropolitan areas (Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville).
• The University is ranked 7th in the country among public universities (US News and World Report 2025 rankings) and 1st among public institutions in the Wall Street Journal 2023 survey.

Expected Salary

The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, and the compensation includes a full benefits package. Employment Benefits include:

• Health Insurance: UF participates in state- and university-sponsored benefits programs for individuals, families, and domestic partners, and offers voluntary insurance that includes vision, dental, long-term disability and more.
• Retirement Options: Attractive options include Florida Retirement System Pension Plan, State University System Optional Retirement Program, Florida Retirement System Investment Plan, and Voluntary Retirement Savings Plan.
• Leave: UF staff enjoy a generous paid leave plan as well as access to a sick-leave pool, parental leave, and leave payouts.

Required Qualifications

• A Ph.D. degree in Mathematics or a closely related field is required.

Preferred

• Ph.D. degree in Mathematics by the start date.

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, applications must be submitted via MathJobs and by clicking on Apply Now at the top of this posting. Applications should include:

• Cover letter
• Complete curriculum vitae, including a list of publications
• Research statement summarizing qualifications, past research, and future research plans
• Statement of teaching experience and interests
• Names and email addresses of at least three references.

An email will be sent to your references, requesting them to upload their confidential letter to the UF submission packet.

Applications will be reviewed beginning March 23, 2026, and the position will remain open until filled. Only complete applications will be reviewed at this time. Applications received after this date may be considered at the discretion of the committee and/or hiring authority.

Health Assessment Required

• No

Benefits

The University of Florida provides a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health Insurance
• Retirement Options
• Leave