Assistant Professor

Richland County, OH - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Responsibilities

Assistant Professor

Department: CAS Mathematics

Part/Full Time: Full Time

Advertised Salary Range: We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

About UofSC

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Advertised Job Summary

The faculty of the Department of Mathematics at the University of South Carolina Columbia campus invites applications for a 9-month full-time tenure-track position at the rank of assistant professor to begin August 16 2026. The position is in the area of algebraic geometry and number theory.

Required Education and Experience

The position requires a Ph.D. in Mathematics by the start date of the appointment an outstanding research record a commitment to effective teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels and a demonstrated potential for excellence in both research and teaching.

Preferred Qualifications

The successful candidate has an established research program in algebraic geometry and number theory.
Preferred research areas are p-adic geometry and p-adic Hodge theory.
We are looking for an outstanding candidate with demonstrated potential to establish a strong externally funded research program and publication record.
The successful candidate is expected to teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels courses at the graduate level in the Department of Mathematics.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Job Close Date

04/17/2026

Special Instructions to Applicant

All applicants must apply online at USCjobs (). Applications must include: (1) a cover letter that describes their research and teaching interests (2) a curriculum vitae (3) description of research plans and (4) statement of teaching philosophy (5) the names and email addresses of 3 references. One of the reference letters should appraise the candidates teaching ability.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The last day to submit an application is Friday April 17 2026. Inquiries about this position may be directed to.

Positions are advertised for a minimum of forty-five (45) days on our job website. After forty-five (45) days positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy you will be contacted by phone or email.

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Job ResponsibilitiesAssistant ProfessorDepartment: CAS MathematicsPart/Full Time: Full TimeAdvertised Salary Range: We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.About UofSCFrom the Upstate to the Lowcountry the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians ...