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Visiting Assistant Professor
University Of California - Irvine
Location : Irvine, CA, 92606
Job Type : Full Time
Salary : $74,600
Date Posted : 2 December 2025
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Visiting Assistant Professor - Mathematics
Mathematics / School of Physical Sciences / UC IrvinePosition overview
Application Window
Open date:July 1, 2025
Most recent review date:Friday, Oct 31, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.
Final date:Tuesday, Jun 30, 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
Applications are invited for Visiting Assistant Professors (VAPs), subject to renewal for up to three years, in all areas of mathematics. VAPs teach no more than five quarter classes per year. Strong promise in research and teaching is required. Appointments will be effective July 1, 2026, or later. Applicants must possess a Ph.D. in Mathematics or related field by employment start date.
Completed applications must be submitted through http://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF09729 and must contain:
(1) Cover letter
(2) CV
(3) Research statement
(4) Teaching statement - See our guidance for writing a reflective teaching statement: https://ap.uci.edu/faculty/guidance/teachstatement/
(5) Teaching (TA) evaluations
(6) Selected reprints and/or preprints
(7) Three reference letters (at least one addressing teaching)
(8) Sexual Misconduct, Harassment and Discrimination Declaration Form
Please reference job #09729 in the subject line of all correspondence.
Applications are welcome at any time. The review process starts September 2025 and will continue until positions are filled.
Department: https://www.math.uci.edu/
Qualifications
A PhD degree in mathematics or a related field by appointment start and a good teaching record is preferred, but applicants with similar education or work experience will be considered.
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Teaching Evaluations
Teaching Statement - See our .
Misc / Additional (Optional)
About UC Irvine
The University of California, Irvine 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 categories covered by the UC anti-discrimination policy .
As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.
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Freqently Asked Questions
Applicants need a Ph.D. in mathematics or a related field by the start date. A strong teaching record and promising research background significantly enhance candidacy, aligning with UC Irvine's emphasis on scholarly excellence within its School of Physical Sciences.
This visiting role involves up to three years of renewable appointments with limited teaching (maximum five quarter courses annually), focusing on both research potential and teaching quality, offering flexibility compared to permanent tenure-track roles.
Such appointments often serve as stepping stones to permanent academic posts, allowing candidates to build research portfolios, expand teaching experience, and network within a prestigious institution, enhancing future prospects in academia or research.
While specific faculty support details are not highlighted, the university expects candidates to demonstrate strong teaching and research promise. Faculty are encouraged to engage with the department's academic community and contribute to its scholarly environment.
UC Irvine offers a vibrant research environment and access to diverse interdisciplinary collaborations within the School of Physical Sciences, complemented by its location in Irvine, which is notable for its innovation ecosystem and quality of life.
Salaries for visiting assistant professors in mathematics at UC Irvine typically range from $70,000 to $95,000 annually, reflecting regional academic market standards and the university's competitive compensation for temporary faculty roles.
Irvine's academic market is moderately competitive, with UC Irvine attracting many qualified candidates due to its reputation. Candidates with strong research output and solid teaching evaluations tend to stand out in this selective environment.
Yes, Irvine's collaborative academic culture and proximity to tech industries encourage Visiting Professors to engage in innovative teaching approaches and research that often intersect with applied mathematics and interdisciplinary projects.
UC Irvine balances teaching and research expectations uniquely by limiting course loads to five quarter classes, allowing Visiting Professors to focus on impactful scholarship while maintaining quality instruction.
Applicants must submit a cover letter, CV, research and teaching statements, teaching evaluations, selected publications, three references (including teaching), plus a required misconduct declaration, ensuring a comprehensive evaluation of academic and ethical qualifications.
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