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The successful candidate will have a strong background in algebraic geometry, algebraic combinatorics, geometric representation theory, or related areas. Research interests may include, but are not limited to, classical and quantum Schubert calculus, toric and tropical geometry, and combinatorial Hodge theory.\nThis position builds on our existing strengths in algebraic combinatorics and will expand our presence in areas of algebraic geometry where combinatorial structures and computational methods play a central role. The hire will also contribute to our long-term goal of strengthening and broadening the department’s research profile in geometry and topology.\nAppointment at the rank of Assistant Professor of Mathematics is anticipated; however, exceptional candidates may be considered for appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor of Mathematics. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Mathematics or a related field by the time of appointment and have an active research program in the area of the search. Evidence of a strong research record, including successful postdoctoral experience, is preferred. The successful candidate will be expected to establish a distinguished research program and to provide effective instruction and advising to a diverse population of undergraduate and graduate students.\nAdditional responsibilities include travel to attend conferences and meetings, as well as service to the department, college, university and professional community. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to engage in interdisciplinary research, curriculum development, or outreach initiatives with other members of the Virginia Tech faculty.\nVirginia Tech is committed to supporting the success of its faculty members through policies that include the modification of duties, the extension of tenure clocks, mentoring, proposal-writing guidance, and dual-career accommodations, depending on individual circumstances. Interviewed candidates will meet with a work-life liaison for a confidential conversation about the details of these policies.\nThe person appointed will have the following responsibilities:\n- the development and maintenance of a distinguished research program with the potential for interdisciplinary impact;\n- the continuing development of their own scholarly activities, professional capabilities, and service to the profession;\n- active and effective participation in undergraduate and graduate instruction and student mentoring;\n- active and effective participation in department and university administrative governance; and\n- adherence to the responsibilities of the faculty as described by the faculty handbook https://faculty.vt.edu/faculty-handbook.html\nRequired Qualifications\nTo receive consideration, applicants must have:\n- a Ph.D. in mathematics or a related field at the time of appointment; and\n- an active research program in combinatorial algebraic geometry, broadly construed.\nPreferred Qualifications\nIt is desired that candidates have:\n- a record of achievement, as might be demonstrated during a postdoctoral or previous faculty appointment;\n- a research program which draws on topics from algebraic geometry, algebraic combinatorics, Schubert Calculus, toric and tropical geometry, and related areas;\n- vision, creativity, and leadership skills relevant to research, instruction, and/or mentoring;\n- demonstrated effectiveness or interest and potential in undergraduate and graduate teaching.\nOvertime Status\nExempt: Not eligible for overtime\nAppointment Type\nRegular\nSalary Information\nCommensurate with experience\nHours per week\n40 hours - exempt position\nReview Date\nOctober 11, 2026\nAdditional Information\nApplication Instructions:\nApplication materials must be submitted through both the Virginia Tech jobs/careers site and mathjobs.org by the review date.\nOn the Virginia Tech jobs/careers site, www.jobs.vt.edu, select \"Search all Virginia Tech Jobs,\" and search for posting number 537611. Please include the following materials with your application:\nCover letter\n\nCurriculum vitae (CV)\n\nResearch statement\n\nTeaching statement\n\nIn addition, submit a cover letter, CV, research statement, and teaching statement through the appropriate Virginia Tech posting on www.mathjobs.org. Applicants should also arrange for 3-5 letters of recommendation, one of which to address teaching, to be submitted through mathjobs.org.\nAdditionalinformation about position requirements and faculty responsibilities is available atVirginia Tech Human Resources andthe Department of Mathematics. TheVirginia Tech Faculty Handbook provides a complete description of faculty responsibilities.\nApplications received by11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on October 11, 2026, will receive full consideration.\nQuestions regardingthe search may be directed .\nThe successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.\nAbout Virginia Tech\nDedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes.A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.\nVirginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.\nVirginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.\nIf you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Sarah McDearis at  during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.","description_format":"text","description_chars":7257,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":null,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"phd","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["Professional development"],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Higher Education"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-10-23T19:27:15Z"},{"event":"close","at":"2026-10-24T07:38:04Z"},{"event":"reopen","at":"2026-10-24T12:20:13Z"},{"event":"close","at":"2026-10-26T10:20:03Z"},{"event":"reopen","at":"2026-10-26T15:15:30Z"}],"visa":[],"liveness":{"score":28,"band":"fade","label":"Fading","p_open":1,"p_active":0.46,"p_room":0.6,"age_days":45,"expected_fill_days":51,"reasons":["conf:0","stale_co","velocity","win:late","crowd:brand"],"computed_at":"2026-10-27T05:46:45Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/virginia-tech-assistant-professor-4","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/virginia-tech-assistant-professor-4.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-28T05:05:44Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","about":"Alion is a live layer of people, companies and AI agents: who they are, whether they are real and active right now, what they do and how to work with them, readable by people and by agents and paid per call.","catalog":"https://alion.io/catalog.json","usage":{"tier":"crawler_verified","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":6640,"day_limit":null,"remaining_today":null,"minute_limit":300,"resets_at":"2026-10-29T00:00:00Z"}},"offers":[{"id":"company.slices","title":"One company in depth, by slice","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002,"plus_per_slice":{"credits":0.05,"usd":0.005}},"unit":"per company, plus each slice with data","note":"the employer in depth","call":{"mcp_tool":"get_company","arguments":{"id":35633},"rest":"https://alion.io/mcp/rest/get_company?id=35633"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.slices&for=job%2Fvirginia-tech-assistant-professor-4"},{"id":"market.stats","title":"A market slice: pay, demand and time to fill","status":"live","price":{"credits":1,"usd":0.1},"unit":"per slice","note":"pay, demand and time to fill for this role and place","call":{"mcp_tool":"market_stats"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=market.stats&for=job%2Fvirginia-tech-assistant-professor-4"},{"id":"job.search","title":"Open jobs by role, technology, place, pay and visa","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002},"unit":"per posting in a list","note":"similar open postings","call":{"mcp_tool":"search_jobs"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=job.search&for=job%2Fvirginia-tech-assistant-professor-4"},{"id":"company.verify","title":"Is this company real and active right now","status":"pilot","price":null,"unit":"per company","request":{"url":"https://alion.io/catalog/request","method":"POST","body":"{\"offer\": \"company.verify\", \"for\": \"job/virginia-tech-assistant-professor-4\", \"note\": \"what you need it for\"}"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.verify&for=job%2Fvirginia-tech-assistant-professor-4"}]}