Open Rank Faculty Position in Mathematics

The Department of Mathematics in the Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences of the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, California, seeks to hire one or more tenure-track positions at the assistant professor, associate professor or full professor levels. The anticipated start date of this position is August 2027.

Candidates in all fields of mathematics, applied mathematics, and mathematical statistics will be considered, with an especial interest in candidates in fields related to Mathematics of AI or Quantum Physics. Candidates should have demonstrated excellence in research and a strong commitment to graduate and undergraduate education. A doctoral degree is required at the time of appointment.

To apply, please submit the following materials: a letter of application and curriculum vitae, including your e-mail address and telephone numbers, preferably with the standardized AMS Cover Sheet. In addition, candidates are encouraged to submit a statement of their vision regarding the teaching and mentoring of students of diverse backgrounds. They should also arrange for at least three letters of recommendation that address research, as well as a letter that provides an evaluation of teaching skills. Please submit applications electronically through MathJobs at http://www.mathjobs.org (https://urldefense.com/v3/\_\_http:/www.mathjobs.org\_\_;!!LIr3w8kk\_Xxm!9o5j42tRNJsG0akd\_6Qt44yazk5meXm-\_nBgXjisM4nKC1lmVMvRZpJgiZCvgrxyK7w$) . In order to be considered for this position, all candidates must apply via the "Apply" link at the top or bottom of this page.

For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to apply by November 15, 2026. Additional information about the USC Dornsife’s Department of Mathematics can be found at our website: http://dornsife.usc.edu/mathematics/ .

The annual base salary range for this position is $115,000 - $270,000. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.