Assistant Professor of Mathematics

Arkansas Tech University • Russellville, AR

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Mathematical and Physical Sciences invites applications for a 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Mathematics. The position carries a teaching load of 12 credit hours of lower- and upper-division mathematics and statistics courses per semester. The successful candidate will perform scholarly activities and research with undergraduate students and serve the department, institution, and community as assigned by the department head. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence and student interaction through advising and student organizations. The department currently has fifteen faculty members and eleven instructors. The position is based at the Main Campus in Russellville, Arkansas. The position is not eligible for work authorization or visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States full-time at the time of application and throughout employment without employer sponsorship.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in mathematics or a closely related field by the time of appointment in August 2027.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Commitment to teaching excellence and student interaction through advising and student organizations.
• Authorization to work full-time in the United States at application and throughout employment without employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Evidence of quality teaching and scholarship.
• Evidence of developing, supporting, and/or implementing effective teaching and instructional technologies.
• Evidence of, or ability to establish, an extramurally funded undergraduate research program.
• Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, coordinating, or assessing high-impact practices, such as internships, service learning, undergraduate research, learning communities, first-year experiences, capstone projects, study abroad, or peer mentoring.
• Demonstrated experience developing durable skills such as communication, critical thinking, teamwork, problem-solving, professionalism, leadership, or adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in mathematics and statistics.
• Advise students effectively.
• Engage students in high-impact learning practices.
• Involve undergraduates in research projects or experiential learning.
• Identify specific prospects for on-campus collaboration with other disciplines.
• Perform scholarly activities and research with undergraduate students.
• Serve the department, institution, and community as assigned by the department head.

What This Job Offers

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