"Assistant Professor in the area of Probability, Stochastic Processes, or Mathematical Finance"

Job Details

Position Summary

The Department of Mathematics at the University of Georgia invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor starting August 2026. Duties will consist of research and teaching in mathematics, as well as departmental service.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Complete applications must be received by November 20 to ensure full consideration, but review will continue until the position is filled. To apply, please submit a vita with a list of publications, a teaching statement, a research statement, and four letters of recommendation (one addressing the candidate’s teaching skills), through mathjobs.org. Candidates will also need to submit an application through UGAJobs with a list of references who provided recommendation letters on mathjobs.org. Applicants should apply to this position through both MathJobs and UGAJobs; candidates who do not submit an application to UGAJobs cannot be considered for the position.

Posting Details

Posting Number: F2523P

Working Title: Assistant Professor in the area of Probability, Stochastic Processes, or Mathematical Finance

Department: Franklin-Mathematics

About the University of Georgia

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

About the College/Unit/Department

The Mathematics Department is a unit of the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, which places high value on multidisciplinary research, collaboration, and academic innovation.

Posting Type: External

Employment Type: Employee

Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible

Advertised Salary: Competitive Salary

Anticipated Start Date: 08/01/2026

Job Posting Date: 10/20/2025

Job Closing Date: Open until filled

Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

EEO Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

Position Details

Classification Title: Assistant Professor

Faculty Rank: Assistant Professor

Contract Type: Academic (9 mo.)

Tenure Status: Tenure Track

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants should hold a Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in Mathematics or a related field at the time of appointment.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

Preference shall be given to applicants with research specialties related to probability, stochastic processes, and/or mathematical finance. Successful applicants will carry outstanding credentials in mathematical research and demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.