Assistant Professor--Mathematics, CAS

University of St Thomas • St. Paul, MN

125d • $68,000 - $76,000

About The Position

The Department of Mathematics in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas invites applications for a tenure-track position in Mathematics at the rank of assistant professor, to begin Fall Semester 2026. Applicants must be able to demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and show strong potential for productive research/scholarly activities. The successful candidate will have experience and/or interest in mathematics education and will be expected to teach a variety of undergraduate courses housed in the Department of Mathematics. Responsibilities will include teaching mathematics content classes for prospective K-12 teachers. These course descriptions (MATH 121, MATH 122, MATH 223, MATH 325, MATH 450) can be found at http://www.stthomas.edu/catalog/current/math/. The standard teaching load for this position is 3 courses (12 credits) per semester. The successful candidate is expected to contribute to our mathematical community in part by maintaining an active research agenda. All areas of research will be considered; work with undergraduate students is encouraged and supported. Other duties include advising students and engaging in service activities.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in mathematics, mathematics education, or a closely related field, or ABD nearing completion of the Ph.D.
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching.
• Strong potential for productive research/scholarly activities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in mathematics education.
• Interest in working with undergraduate students in research.

Responsibilities

• Teach a variety of undergraduate mathematics courses, particularly for prospective K-12 teachers.
• Maintain an active research agenda.
• Advise students.
• Engage in service activities.

Benefits

• Tuition remission benefits for employees, spouses, and dependents upon eligibility.
• Generous employer retirement contribution upon eligibility.
• Medical, dental, and vision options.
• Employer-paid disability, life, and AD&D benefits.
• Paid parental leave benefits.

What This Job Offers

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