Assistant Professor of Mathematics

University of North Texas System • Dallas, TX

23h • Onsite

About The Position

The University of North Texas at Dallas invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Mathematics beginning Fall 2027. The successful candidate will teach and contribute to the continued development of the Mathematics program, which offers a B.A. with Secondary Teacher Certification and a B.S. in Mathematics. Faculty are expected to demonstrate excellence in teaching, research, and service, with an active research agenda involving undergraduate students. The teaching load is equivalent to four courses per semester and may be fulfilled through a combination of teaching, high-quality research and scholarship, service, and program development.

The candidate will contribute to curriculum development, student recruitment and advising, program assessment, committee work, and program development. The position supports UNT Dallas’s Classroom to Career initiative by strengthening industry partnerships, embedding experiential learning in the curriculum, integrating career and character competencies, and fostering AI fluency and essential skills such as communication, adaptability, teamwork, and leadership. The candidate should also support development of academic programs aligned with workforce needs and pathways to family-sustaining careers.

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Mathematics or a closely related field by the start date, have experience teaching college-level mathematics, and demonstrate evidence or potential for excellence in teaching and scholarship involving undergraduate students. The position requires effective written, verbal, and team-building communication skills. Applicants should submit a CV, a letter of application describing their interest and qualifications, unofficial graduate transcripts, and at least two professional references. A teaching statement, teaching philosophy, and student evaluations are encouraged as optional materials. Semi-finalists may be interviewed by Zoom; finalists will give a research talk and teaching demonstration.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Mathematics or a closely related field by the start date.
• Evidence of or demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching.
• Experience teaching college-level Mathematics courses.
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in scholarship that includes undergraduate students.
• Effective written, verbal, and team-building communication skills.
• Ability to contribute to Mathematics program development, student recruitment, and community outreach.
• Ability to teach a range of mathematics courses and develop an active research program with undergraduates.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using high-impact teaching practices.
• Demonstrated research productivity.
• Experience supervising undergraduate research students.
• Experience in curriculum development and developing interdisciplinary degree programs.
• Experience building and supervising student organizations.
• Experience developing and implementing STEM-related service learning in curricular and co-curricular settings and activities that help students move from classroom to career.
• Academic experience working with a wide-ranging student population.

Responsibilities

• Teach the equivalent of four courses per semester.
• Achieve excellence in teaching, research, and service.
• Establish an active research program involving undergraduate students.
• Contribute to the development of the Mathematics program and its curriculum.
• Participate in student recruitment and advising, program assessment, and committee work.
• Advise student organizations and develop courses and programs.
• Support UNT Dallas’s Classroom to Career initiative, including experiential learning, industry partnerships, and career-readiness competencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by administration.

What This Job Offers

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