Assistant Professor of Mathematics, General Faculty
About The Position
The University of Virginia's Department of Mathematics invites applications for an Assistant Professor (General Faculty) expected to begin August 10, 2026. We are particularly interested in candidates who would like to contribute to the leadership of our teaching mission in the lower division and whose career focus is on teaching and learning mathematics. The core responsibilities of this position include teaching up to six courses per year (three each during the spring and fall terms). Additional duties will likely include serving as a mentor for graduate TAs, providing leadership in our teaching mission, and coordinating the department's Calculus I & II course offerings, with a course release for such coordination. This is a continuing three-year, tenure-ineligible appointment with the possibility (but not the guarantee) of renewal. The Department of Mathematics' General Faculty team is a dynamic group that works together to implement evidence-based teaching practices in order to improve student outcomes in coordinated introductory mathematics courses. Opportunities to participate in graduate TA professional development and/or and re-design efforts to improve existing courses might be available.
Requirements
- Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Mathematics, Mathematics Education, or related field by the start of the appointment
- Have at least 2 years of teaching experience in Mathematics at the time of appointment, inclusive of teaching done as a graduate student
Nice To Haves
- Experience coordinating multi-section courses
- Experience working in a team environment
- Experience working with students from a wide variety of backgrounds
- Experience mentoring/developing graduate TAs
- Familiarity with the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) in mathematics
Responsibilities
- Teaching up to six courses per year (three each during the spring and fall terms)
- Serving as a mentor for graduate TAs
- Providing leadership in our teaching mission
- Coordinating the department's Calculus I & II course offerings
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
