Position Summary
The
Department of Mathematics and Statistics anticipates appointment of a full time
Assistant Professor in Pure Mathematics beginning Fall 2026.
A PhD in Mathematics
is preferred; a PhD in a closely related area will be considered.
For best
consideration, all application materials must be received by October 1, 2025.
The
Department seeks candidates pursuing research in all areas of pure mathematics
who have the potential to supervise PhD and master’s student research with
ability to contribute to curriculum needs in the department.
The department’s current
strengths in pure mathematics are in the areas of algebra, analysis, geometry
and topology.
The department is also developing a concentration in data science
with a strong mathematics component.
A complete application requires the following:
Letters of recommendation should be sent by email to or by surface mail to Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Pure Mathematics Search Committee, 1 University of New Mexico, MSC01 1115, Albuquerque, NM, 87131.
For best consideration, completed applications should be received by October 1, 2025.
Applications without four letters of recommendation will not be considered.
The Applicant is required to provide official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to her/his initial employment with UNM.
Albuquerque
has a rich heritage and boasts a vibrant scientific environment that provides
many opportunities for research collaborations and funding.
UNM houses the
Center for Advanced Research Computing, the Center for Quantum Information and
Control, and the Center for High Technology Materials, among others, and it is
near Sandia National Laboratories, Kirtland’s Air Force Research Laboratory,
and Los Alamos National Laboratory.
UNM
is the premier research university in New Mexico, and is a Carnegie Highest
Research Activity Institution and a federally designated Hispanic Serving
Institution.
New Mexico is a majority minority state.
Our campus
is located in the heart of Albuquerque, which has cultural, outdoor and
recreational opportunities for everyone.
UNM is located on the
traditional homelands of the Pueblo of Sandia.
The original peoples of
New Mexico – Pueblo, Navajo, and Apache – and their connection to this land
remains significant.
Learn more about our city, our welcoming campus, and
research opportunities at http:///why-abq/ and https:///why-unm/.
The minimum requirement is a PhD in Mathematics, or closely related field by the appointment date, August 10, 2026.
The preferred requirements are the following: