Faculty Professor A W Mellon

University of Pittsburgh • Pittsburgh, PA

79d • Onsite

About The Position

The Mathematics Department of the University of Pittsburgh invites applications for an endowed Mellon Chair, to begin Fall 2026. Mellon Chairs are the most prestigious academic appointments at the University of Pittsburgh. Applicants should hold a Ph. D. in mathematics or related disciplines, have an outstanding research record, and be acknowledged leaders in their fields of expertise in the mathematical sciences. In addition to scholarly accomplishments, the Department expects and highly values excellence in teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The applicant should be committed to taking a collaborative leadership role in advancing the research profile and national and international reputation of our department. The appointment will be at the Full Professor level. We favor candidates with a record of creative scholarly collaboration as well as outstanding individual productivity. We ask that applicants demonstrate how their research and teaching interests would contribute to or augment our current research strengths. Recognizing the crucial benefits that diversity contributes to our intellectual vitality, the University of Pittsburgh has embarked on significant initiatives to diversify its faculty, student body, and curriculum. We encourage applications from creative and dedicated scholars, teachers, and mentors eager to contribute to this mission.

Requirements

• Ph. D. in mathematics or related disciplines.
• Outstanding research record.
• Acknowledged leader in their field of expertise in the mathematical sciences.
• Excellence in teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Commitment to taking a collaborative leadership role.
• Record of creative scholarly collaboration.
• Outstanding individual productivity.
• Demonstrate how research and teaching interests would contribute to or augment current research strengths.
• Eagerness to contribute to the university's mission to diversify faculty, student body, and curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Advance the research profile and national and international reputation of the department.
• Provide collaborative leadership.
• Contribute to or augment current research strengths.
• Teach at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Engage in creative scholarly collaboration and individual productivity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree