Distinguished Professor

Posting Information

Department

Mathematics - 318900

Posting Open Date

10/06/2026

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled

Yes

Position Type

Permanent Faculty

Working Title

Distinguished Professor

Appointment Type

Tenured/Tenure Track

Vacancy ID

FAC0006150

Full-time/Part-time

Full-Time Permanent

Hours per week

40

FTE

1

Position Location

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range

Dependent on Experience and/or Qualifications

Proposed Start Date

01/01/2028

Position Information

Be a Tar Heel!

Applications received by November 16, 2026 will receive full consideration. Review of applications will continue on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The mission of the Department of Mathematics is to extend the frontiers of mathematical knowledge and the ways it is used in the real world, to disseminate that knowledge and to train the next generation of teachers and researchers, as well as those choosing careers with industry or government. The Department is committed to building and nourishing interactions with other units across the UNC campus and with academic and industrial partners in North Carolina’s Research Triangle region, throughout the State and across the Nation. The Department maintains a strong research program as well as a comprehensive educational program. An active, healthy research environment is essential for training graduate students and enlivens undergraduate teaching by bringing students into contact with new and relevant mathematics, fostering fundamental mathematical skills and appreciation, and encouraging students to become the next generation of researchers and educators.

Position Summary

The UNC-Chapel Hill Department of Mathematics invites applications for a tenured Distinguished Professor. The position will also carry a secondary appointment as department chair. The successful candidate will provide visionary academic and administrative leadership for the Department of Mathematics, helping to shape and advance its intellectual direction and strategic priorities. In the chair role, the candidate will work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and university leadership to strengthen the Department’s excellence in teaching, research, and service. Responsibilities will include leading and overseeing the Department, teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, supervising graduate students, participating in academic service, and maintaining a strong, independent research program.

For further information on the Department, please visit our website at http://www.math.unc.edu

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

PhD in Mathematics, or related field. The candidate must have scholarly achievement appropriate for a tenured appointment at the level of full professor.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Academic experience appropriate for appointment at the level of full professor, evidence of distinguished scholarship and excellence in teaching, and demonstrated leadership experience.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.