Teaching Assistant Professor, Applied Mathematics and Statistics Department

Colorado School of Mines•Colorado Springs, CO

2d•$74,000 - $86,000

About The Position

The Department of Applied Mathematics and Statistics (AMS) at the Colorado School of Mines (Mines) is seeking applicants for a full-time teaching faculty position to begin in August 2026. The position is non-tenure-track at the rank of Teaching Assistant Professor. The department is looking for superb educators who inspire students and engage in modern pedagogical approaches. We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in data science, statistics, numerical methods, and/or applied mathematics. Prior experience with innovative large-lecture (>100 student) course delivery in Calculus or Differential Equations is also preferred. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to teach undergraduate courses both in these areas and throughout the undergraduate curriculum. There may also be opportunities to teach courses at the graduate level. Further, the successful candidate will be expected to coordinate multi-section courses and collaborate effectively in curriculum development, innovative pedagogy, and other departmental service. Colorado School of Mines, Colorado's oldest public university, produces talent, knowledge and solutions that serve industry and benefit society—all to create a more prosperous future. Mines has about 6400 undergraduate students and 1900 graduate students in a broad range of applied science and engineering disciplines. Mines maintains high-quality, well-funded research programs (~$106M in awards for fiscal year 2024) with strong participation from both graduate and undergraduate students. The 2026 edition of U.S. News and World Report ranks Mines as a top 100 university. Mines has the highest admissions standards of any public university in Colorado and among the highest of any public university in the U.S. The Department of Applied Mathematics and Statistics at Mines has been notably successful in creating programs that draw on the strengths and richness from both the mathematical and statistical sciences. Our teaching and research are focused at the interface of Computational Applied Mathematics, Statistics, and Data Science allowing us to provide structure, rigor, and quantitative insights for the collaborative solution of data-driven problems that are a feature of the 21st century world. A common theme throughout much of the department’s activity is a focus on models and methods for “data” in its many forms: ranging from large remotely sensed observations to the often complex output from numerical models to subject responses in medical studies. This broad interest in mathematical models and substantive data has created a collegial research environment among our faculty and also fostered many interdisciplinary collaborations across Mines and the broader Colorado research community including research centers, academic hospitals, consortia, agencies, and national labs. AMS currently has a mix of 23 tenured/tenure track faculty and teaching faculty spanning applied and computational mathematics and statistics. We currently educate roughly 150 undergraduate majors and about 50 graduate students. The Department offers B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Computational & Applied Mathematics and Statistics, and supports growing interdisciplinary programs in Data Science, Quantitative Bioscience & Engineering, and Operations Research with Engineering.

Requirements

Ph.D. in a related discipline from an accredited program by the time of appointment.
Established record of successful teaching as an instructor of record at the undergraduate level for mathematics (Calculus 1 or higher), statistics, or data science courses.
Commitment to excellence in teaching and curriculum development at the undergraduate (and graduate) level.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Successful record of excellence in teaching and curriculum development based on best practices at the undergraduate (and graduate) level.
Experience teaching courses in collaborative team environment (e.g., a coordinated setting) and/or serving as a course coordinator.
Commitment to university and professional service through committee work, mentoring, or outreach.
Potential for teaching across the AMS curriculum include applied mathematics, statistics, and data science courses.

Responsibilities

Develop and deliver course materials to undergraduate (and graduate) students in traditional, hybrid, and online platforms demonstrating teaching excellence and innovative pedagogical skills.
Contribute both institutionally and professionally through active service.
Collaborate across campus representing the AMS department.
Cultivate and promote an inclusive and diverse Mines community through recruiting, mentorship, and service.

Benefits

Flexible health and dental care options
Generous sick/vacation time: 13 paid holidays per year – including a week-long winter break for entire campus
Fully vested retirement plan on first day of employment, with generous employer contribution of 12%
Tuition benefits (6 credits per year for employees, 50 percent discount for dependents)
Access to an on-campus daycare center
Free RTD Ecopass for regional bus and light rail transportation
Mines’ leadership and innovation bring proximity and access to several research centers, consortia, agencies, labs, and leading-edge technology.
All Mines employees also have access to discount programs through the State of Colorado and free tickets for Mines Athletics home games, as well as access to the state of the art Recreation Center (fitness classes and training, swimming pool and more) and equipment rentals through the Outdoor Rec Center.

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