Recruit
Edward and Vivian Thorp Endowed Chair
Position overview
Application Window
Open date: November 18, 2024
Next review date: Friday, Dec 20, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Monday, Jun 30, 2025 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
The Department of Mathematics at the University of California, Irvine invites applications from outstanding candidates for the Edward and Vivian Thorp Endowed Chair. The Thorp Chair is provided to recruit a world-renowned mathematician who can bring eminence, visibility, and leadership to the mathematics department at UCI. We seek faculty who are committed to diversity as well as diverse faculty who will be role models for students.
Candidates must demonstrate strong research accomplishments in mathematics and recognized international reputation as an eminent figure in their field. Successful candidates must also demonstrate leadership, a proven record of mentoring graduate students, and evidence of excellence in teaching.
Completed applications must be submitted through https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF09291.
Please reference job #09291 in the subject line of all correspondence.
The application review process starts December 1 , 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. This is an open-rank faculty recruitment being offered as a tenure-track or tenured position.
UCI is a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and a charter member of the AAAS SEA Change initiative that supports institutional efforts to increase access and success for students, faculty and staff from groups marginalized in STEMM. Programs are available to meet the needs of dual-career academic partners.
Department: https://www.math.uci.edu/
Qualifications
Ph.D. in the Department of Mathematics or related field, record commensurate with tenure at the University of California.
Application Requirements
AMS Cover Sheet - Indicate your area of mathematical specialization
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Statement of Research
Teaching Statement - See our guidance for writing a reflective teaching statement.
Inclusive Excellence Activities Statement - Statement addressing how past and/or potential contributions to inclusive excellence will advance UCI's Commitment to Inclusive Excellence. See our guidance for writing an inclusive excellence activities statement.
Teaching Evaluations - If evaluations are unavailable, please contact for alternative options to submit.
Selected reprints and/or preprints
Sexual Misconduct, Harassment and Discrimination Declaration Form - All applicants of academic positions at the University of California, Irvine must download, complete, sign, and upload the following form with their application: Sexual Misconduct, Harassment and Discrimination Declaration Form
Misc / Additional (Optional)
- 3 required (contact information only)
The hiring committee will request electronic submission of letters of recommendation after initial review of applicants.
About UC Irvine
The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. 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 categories covered by the UC anti-discrimination policy.
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.