Assistant Professor of Mathematics

Texas A&M University System • Laredo, TX

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Texas A&M International University (TAMIU), a member of the Texas A&M University System, seeks an Assistant Professor of Mathematics to begin Fall 2027. This is a tenure-track, 9-month, full-time faculty position requiring regular on-campus attendance and face-to-face interactions.

Primary duties include teaching mathematics to undergraduate and graduate students. The professor will also maintain an active research agenda, conduct research including seeking grants, publish scholarly manuscripts, serve on department, college, and university committees, and mentor students.

The Department of Mathematics and Physics offers BA, BS, and MS degrees in Mathematics; a BA with a major in Mathematics and grades 7–12 certification; and a fully online certificate program emphasizing applied data analysis, statistical modeling, and ethical communication.

TAMIU is a Hispanic Serving Institution with more than 8,000 students in Laredo, Texas. Its stated priorities include student success and research excellence.

Requirements

• A doctorate in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics; ABD candidates may be considered but must earn the doctorate before appointment.
• Ability to teach in areas that complement or strengthen the department’s undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Regular on-campus attendance and face-to-face interactions in the workplace.

Nice To Haves

• Coursework in Applied and Computational Mathematics is strongly encouraged.
• A strong record of, or potential for, sustained publication in peer-reviewed journals is strongly encouraged.
• Potential for or prior experience seeking and/or securing external grant funding is strongly encouraged.
• A strong desire to work with first-generation students is strongly encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Teach mathematics to undergraduate and graduate students.
• Maintain an active research agenda and conduct research, including seeking and securing grants.
• Publish scholarly manuscripts.
• Serve on department, college, and university committees.
• Mentor students.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Life insurance
• Additional pay for summer teaching
• Financial support for professional development, such as attending academic conferences
• Moving expenses covered in whole or in part by the university

What This Job Offers

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