Visiting Assistant Professor of Mathematics
Job Title
Visiting Assistant Professor of Mathematics
Requisition Number
FE05073
Working Title
Department Name
8E080:Mathematics
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Type of Position
Faculty
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Tenure Track Status
Non-Tenure Track
Required Education
Ph.D. in Mathematics or a related field is required at time of appointment.
Required Related Experience
N/A
Required License/Registration/Certification
N/A
Job Summary
Applications are invited for a Visiting Assistant Professor position in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky, beginning August 1, 2027. The successful candidate will be expected to conduct research in mathematics in an area related to one of the Department’s research groups.
The teaching expectation is three courses per academic year, normally distributed as two courses in one semester and one course in the other. The initial appointment will be for one year, with the expectation of renewal for up to two additional years, for a total appointment of up to three years, subject to satisfactory performance and the availability of funding.
The anticipated Distribution of Effort will be 37% teaching and 63% research. This position will be a 9-month appointment with an anticipated start date of August 1, 2027.
Ph.D. in Mathematics or a related field is required at time of appointment.
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. Applications must include the following materials: 1) cover letter, 2) CV, 3) Research Statement, 4) Teaching Statement, 5) Evidence of Effective Teaching, 6) one page reflection on AI use. Your reflection on AI use should include considerations of AI in teaching, research, and professional activities. Please provide at least three (3) 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/29356
2. Complete an application within the University of Kentucky employment system by visiting: https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/653039
Questions about this search should be addressed to Nat Stapleton, Search Committee Chair, Department of Mathematics, University of Kentucky nat.j.stapleton@uky.edu.
Review of applications will begin on November 6, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.
Employment at the University of Kentucky is subject to fund availability and comes with rewards, focusing on your total well-being and career development, with leadership striving to provide a strong work-life integration. The University generously contributes to employees’ retirement plans, medical coverage, and life insurance. In addition, the University of Kentucky offers optional benefits such as dental and vision insurance, additional retirement plans and much more. To learn more about these benefits, please visit: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/our-benefits.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply
Open Until Filled
Yes
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