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| 3 | +title: Mary Ann Pitts Jefferson Scholars Foundation Distinguished Professorship |
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| 5 | +categories: jobs news major-news |
| 6 | +published: true |
| 7 | +job-year: 2025 |
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| 13 | +The Department of Mathematics at the University of Virginia invites applications for the **inaugural Mary Ann Pitts Jefferson Scholars Foundation Distinguished Professorship in Mathematics**, beginning August 10, 2026. |
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| 16 | + |
| 17 | +### Position Overview |
| 18 | + |
| 19 | +We seek exceptional candidates with a distinguished research profile in any area aligned with the department's strengths. Ideal candidates will also demonstrate excellence in teaching, mentoring, and engagement with the department and university community. |
| 20 | + |
| 21 | +### Position Details |
| 22 | + |
| 23 | +The Mary Ann Pitts Professorship is a chaired professorship at the rank of Professor. The holder will be eligible for: |
| 24 | +- Sabbatical after every five semesters of full-time teaching |
| 25 | +- Special access to annual research funds |
| 26 | + |
| 27 | +Chairholders are appointed for 5-year renewable terms and are expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching and to participation in the Jefferson Scholars Foundation community. Participation in the JSF community can include activities such as: |
| 28 | +- Attending Foundation events |
| 29 | +- Helping the Foundation recruit Scholars and Fellows |
| 30 | +- Serving on Foundation selection committees |
| 31 | + |
| 32 | +### About UVA and Charlottesville |
| 33 | + |
| 34 | +The University of Virginia is consistently ranked among the nation's very best public universities, a Carnegie R1 research institution, and the only U.S. university whose campus is designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. |
| 35 | + |
| 36 | +UVA is located in historic Charlottesville, Virginia, a scenic, culturally vibrant small city nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Charlottesville frequently appears on lists of America's best places to live, offering a high quality of life with: |
| 37 | +- Diverse neighborhoods |
| 38 | +- Excellent schools |
| 39 | +- Abundant opportunities for dining, arts, shopping, and entertainment |
| 40 | +- Unparalleled access to sports and outdoor recreation |
| 41 | + |
| 42 | +The mathematics department currently includes 26 tenured or tenure track faculty, 6 permanent teaching faculty, and approximately 50 graduate students and postdocs. |
| 43 | + |
| 44 | +### Qualifications |
| 45 | + |
| 46 | +- PhD in mathematics or allied field |
| 47 | +- Minimum of three years of university-level teaching experience |
| 48 | + |
| 49 | +### Application Instructions |
| 50 | + |
| 51 | +Candidates should apply online at **[Interfolio](https://apply.interfolio.com/172899)** and complete an application by attaching: |
| 52 | + |
| 53 | +1. **Cover letter** of interest that includes: |
| 54 | + - Summary of your research plans |
| 55 | + - Your teaching interests and experience |
| 56 | + - How your skills and experience could advance the University's ambition to cultivate the most vibrant community in higher education in order to prepare students to be leaders in a diverse and globally connected world |
| 57 | + |
| 58 | +2. **Curriculum vitae** |
| 59 | +3. **Description of research** |
| 60 | +4. **Publication list** |
| 61 | +5. **A statement of teaching philosophy** |
| 62 | + |
| 63 | +*Candidates may be asked to supply a list of names for letters of recommendation at a later date.* |
| 64 | + |
| 65 | +**In addition**, please submit the following required documents electronically through www.MathJobs.org (listing to be posted soon): |
| 66 | + |
| 67 | +1. Cover letter |
| 68 | +2. AMS Standard Cover Sheet |
| 69 | +3. Curriculum vitae |
| 70 | +4. Description of research |
| 71 | +5. Publication list |
| 72 | +6. A statement of teaching philosophy |
| 73 | + |
| 74 | +**Application review will begin after the 21-day posting period ends.** |
| 75 | + |
| 76 | +### Questions |
| 77 | + |
| 78 | +Questions about this position should be directed to Julie Bergner at [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]). |
| 79 | + |
| 80 | +### Additional Information |
| 81 | + |
| 82 | +- The university will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. |
| 83 | +- The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. |
| 84 | +- The University of Virginia offers confidential Dual Career Services to partners of incoming faculty candidates. To learn more, please visit dualcareer.virginia.edu. |
| 85 | + |
| 86 | +[Apply on Interfolio](https://apply.interfolio.com/172899) |
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