Distinguished Professor

Applications received by November 16, 2026 will receive full consideration. Review of applications will continue on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

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The mission of the Department of Mathematics is to extend the frontiers of mathematical knowledge and the ways it is used in the real world, to disseminate that knowledge and to train the next generation of teachers and researchers, as well as those choosing careers with industry or government. The Department is committed to building and nourishing interactions with other units across the UNC campus and with academic and industrial partners in North Carolina's Research Triangle region, throughout the State and across the Nation. The Department maintains a strong research program as well as a comprehensive educational program. An active, healthy research environment is essential for training graduate students and enlivens undergraduate teaching by bringing students into contact with new and relevant mathematics, fostering fundamental mathematical skills and appreciation, and encouraging students to become the next generation of researchers and educators.

The UNC-Chapel Hill Department of Mathematics invites applications for a tenured Distinguished Professor. The position will also carry a secondary appointment as department chair. The successful candidate will provide visionary academic and administrative leadership for the Department of Mathematics, helping to shape and advance its intellectual direction and strategic priorities. In the chair role, the candidate will work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and university leadership to strengthen the Department's excellence in teaching, research, and service. Responsibilities will include leading and overseeing the Department, teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, supervising graduate students, participating in academic service, and maintaining a strong, independent research program.

For further information on the Department, please visit our website at http://www.math.unc.edu

PhD in Mathematics, or related field. The candidate must have scholarly achievement appropriate for a tenured appointment at the level of full professor.

Academic experience appropriate for appointment at the level of full professor, evidence of distinguished scholarship and excellence in teaching, and demonstrated leadership experience.

At the time of application, candidates will be required to identify the names, titles, and email addresses of four professional references. Recommenders identified by the applicant will be contacted via the application portal with instructions for uploading their letters of support for finalists only. Proposed appointment would begin on 1/1/2028, but an earlier start date is negotiable.

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University's Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost office at (919)-962-1091 or send an email to facultyrecruitment@unc.edu.

Please note: The Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

If you have any questions about the job requirements or the hiring department notify the Department Contact.

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.