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FACULTY POSITIONS - VISITING ASSISTANT PROFESSOR UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA BARBARA DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS

Position Number: 6584583
Location: Santa Barbara, CA
Position Type: Mathematics

FACULTY POSITIONS - VISITING ASSISTANT PROFESSOR UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA BARBARA DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS

University of California Santa Barbara

Position overview
Position title: VAP- Visiting Assistant Professor Salary range: See Table 1 for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimated full-time rate for this position at 100% time is $84,900 annually. Percent appointments may vary. Percent time: 100 Anticipated start: July 01, 2026 Application Window

Open date: September 19, 2025

Next review date: Wednesday, Nov 5, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Tuesday, Mar 31, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

VISITING POSITIONS: One or more special one-year visiting assistant professorships may be available, with possibility of renewal for additional years, up to three years in total. These positions carry a teaching load of 4.5 one-quarter courses per year.

Further information about Mathematics at UCSB can be found at: http://www.math.ucsb.edu.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

At a minimum, applicants must have completed all requirements for PhD (or equivalent) in Math or a related field, except the dissertation (or equivalent) at time of application.
Additional qualifications (required at time of start)

PhD (or equivalent) in Math or a related field conferred by the anticipated appointment start date

Preferred qualifications

A demonstrated record of excellence in research, and a record of (or potential for) excellent teaching are desired.

Successful candidates will have a record of collaborative research, and will be able to leverage synergies within the Mathematics Department and Division.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

American Mathematical Society Cover Sheet - available online at:
http://www.ams.org
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Statement of Research - Describe research experience and interests, highlighting major contributions to the field thus far, as well as areas to be investigated in future work. This statement may also include information about potential areas of collaboration within the department or campus and the research's potential for sustained impact. (2-4 pages)
Statement of Teaching - Describe teaching experience and interests, highlighting courses taught and/or planned and teaching approaches and practices (e.g., lecturing style, assessment choices) adopted or likely to be adopted in these courses. (1-3 pages)

Reference requirements

4 letters of reference required

Applicants will need to arrange for four (4) references to submit letters of recommendation on their behalf via the recruitment website. It is encouraged that one of the letters will be directed towards teaching.
Apply link: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF03004

Help contact: ddickinson@math.ucsb.edu
About UC Santa Barbara

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The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
Job location
Santa Barbara, CA

To apply, please visit: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF03004