Professor- Mathematics

D’Angelo Chair Position

Department of Mathematics

College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

The Department of Mathematics at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign invites applications for a full-time tenured Full Professor, to become the inaugural D’Angelo Chair in Mathematics, an endowed chair position. All areas of mathematics are of interest. Successful candidates are expected to conduct independent, high-quality research, teach effectively at both the graduate and undergraduate levels, and contribute to the department, university, and the profession through service.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in Mathematics or a related field. Successful candidates will have established a record of exceptional mathematics research and leadership in the field, will have achieved distinction in their research, teaching, and service commensurate with the rank of Full Professor, and will be expected to enhance the research profile and visibility of the department.

The successful candidate will contribute to the mission of the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences at the University of Illinois, where curiosity drives impact. As the heart of a leading land-grant research university, LAS brings together diverse disciplines to explore fundamental questions and address complex challenges. We prepare students for a lifetime of inquiry, leadership, and service through innovative research, transformative teaching, and thoughtful mentoring. We strongly encourage applications from those who have demonstrated the knowledge, skills, and experience needed to be effective teachers for our student population with its wide range of backgrounds and experiences, in alignment with the mission of our university. To learn more about the mission, vision, and values of the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, visit: https://las.illinois.edu.

The anticipated start date is August 16, 2028. A doctoral degree is required at the start date. The budgeted salary range for the position is $180,000-$250,000 for a 9-month service basis (paid over 12 months). Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including equivalent years in rank, training, and field or discipline; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs. This position will be expected to work at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus on a full-time basis per the University’s Workplace Flexibility policy. This position is eligible for sponsorship for work authorization.

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Applications should be submitted electronically through https://www.mathjobs.org/. A complete application must include the AMS Standard Cover Sheet for Academic Employment, a cover letter describing how the applicant meets the required and preferred qualifications for the position, a curriculum vitae including email address, a publication list, a statement of research interests, and evidence of teaching effectiveness. Names and contact information for three reference letter writers should also be provided, but no reference letters need be submitted as part of the initial application.

Applications received by February 1, 2027 will receive full consideration. Questions about the position or application procedures may be directed to Caitie Bruning, cbreeze@illinois.edu.