Assistant Professor (RTPC) of Mathematics

Overview

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 fill several positions of Assistant Professor (RTPC) of Mathematics with an anticipated start date of August 2026. These are by default teaching and research-track positions with terms of up to 3 years and a teaching load of 3-semester courses per year. One or more of these positions will carry a reduced teaching load of 2-semester courses per year, supported by an NSF Research and Training grant in Geometry and Representation theory.

Qualifications

• Candidates in all fields of mathematics will be considered.
• Candidates should demonstrate great promise in research and evidence of strong teaching.
• Applicants should have a doctoral degree in an appropriate field of study.

Application Process

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. Candidates should also arrange for at least three letters of recommendation to be sent, at least one of which addresses teaching skills. Please submit applications electronically through MathJobs at . In order to be considered for this position, all candidates must apply via the "Apply" link at the top or bottom of this page. Recommendation letters should be submitted through MathJobs and do not need to be uploaded through the electronic USC application.

Review Process and Salary

Review of applicants will begin on December 1, 2025, and will continue until these positions are filled.

The annual base salary range for this position is $78,000 - $79,230. 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.

REQ Posted Date: 10/29/2025