"Assistant Professor, Mathematics"

Job Details

The Department of Mathematics of Rice University, located in Houston, Texas, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position.

Applicants for the position should have extremely strong research potential, and should provide evidence of success in teaching. Required education is a PhD (or PhD requirements fulfilled by starting date), in Mathematics or related field.

The position will entail teaching undergraduate and graduate classes and performing research in mathematics. Applications should include: (1) the American Mathematical Society cover sheet, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) at least four letters of recommendation, including one discussing teaching abilities, (4) a description of research program, (5) teaching statement including evidence of teaching effectiveness and courses you could teach at both the graduate and undergraduate level. (6) a description of how you would contribute to the development of a diverse and inclusive learning community at Rice through your teaching, research, and/or service.

Applications and the above supporting materials should be submitted online at www.mathjobs.org. Priority will be given to applicants whose complete applications, including recommendations, are received by October 10th, 2025 and we plan to begin interviews in November.

We welcome the fullness of diversity to Rice. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. Also, in our candidate pools, we seek to attract greater representation of women, scholars of color, people with disabilities, veterans, and others who have historically been underrepresented in Mathematics; attract students from a wide range of countries and backgrounds; accelerate progress in building a faculty and staff varied in background and thought; and maintain an environment that fosters interaction and understanding within our community.

Application Materials Required:

• Submit following items online at math jobs.org to complete your application:
• Cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Research statement
• Teaching statement
• a description of how you would contribute to the development of a diverse & inclusive learning community at Rice
• Four reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site)

Further Info:

http://www.math.rice.edu/

713-348-4829

Rice University Mathematics Department MS 136 6100 Main Street Houston, TX 77005