Math Research Assistant Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Position overview
Position title: Visiting Assistant Professor
Salary range: A reasonable salary estimate for this position is $84,900. The posted UC academic salary scales ( https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/compensation/2025-26-academic-salary-scales.html ) set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See the following table for the salary scale for this position (// www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2025-26/policy-covered-october-2025-scales/t1.pdf )
Application Window
Open date: September 17, 2025
Most recent review date: Friday, Nov 21, 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
The Department of Mathematics ( http://www.math.ucsd.edu ), within the School of Physical Sciences at the University of California, San Diego, is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff and student body. We invite applications for our Stefan E. Warschawski Visiting Assistant Professorships in all areas of Mathematics, Statistics, and related topics. All positions are subject to availability of funding. These positions are aimed at new and recent PhDs whose work demonstrates strong potential in mathematical research. These positions are three-year nonrenewable appointments.
Teaching in Mathematics, Statistics, and related topics will be expected, and the teaching load is four quarter courses per year. Lecture courses will be at the undergraduate upper and lower division levels.
For applicants interested in spousal/partner employment, please visit the UCSD Partner Opportunities Program at : https://aps.ucsd.edu/recruitment/pop/
More Info: http://www.math.ucsd.edu
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Currently pursuing PhD in Mathematics, Statistics, or related field
Additional qualifications (required at time of start)
PhD
Application Requirements
Document requirements

• AMS Standard Cover Sheet - available for free on mathjobs.org
• Statement of Research
• Statement of Teaching
• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Publication list
• Cover Letter (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 3 letters of reference required

at least one letter should address teaching in depth
Apply link: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF04355
Help contact: math-apstaff-g@ucsd.edu
About UC San Diego
The University of California 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 status under state or federal law.
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.
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Job location
La Jolla, CA