Visiting Assistant Professor of Mathematical Sciences (Two Open Positions)

University of Arkansas System • Fayetteville, NC

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About The Position

The Department of Mathematical Sciences in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas invites applications for two non-tenure track Visiting Assistant Professors to start in August 2026. These positions are standard nine-month faculty appointments for a one-year appointment with the potential for annual reappointment. We seek a candidate for a position which entails conducting research leading to publication, engaging in creative and/or scholarly activities, designing graduate and undergraduate courses, developing and implementing new methods of teaching to reflect changes in the field, providing curriculum material, constructing syllabi, leading classroom instruction, writing and administering exams, mentoring and evaluating students, creating interest and understanding among students, serving on various faculty- and student-oriented committees, providing service on campus and in related professional organizations, and participating in faculty governance in the department and on campus. This position involves performing research activities connected to an established research group at the department. The Department of Mathematical Sciences has established research groups in algebra, analysis, applied mathematics, and topology. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or Terminal degree in Mathematics, or a closely related field from an accredited institution of higher education conferred by the date of initial appointment
• Demonstrated record of research experience that supports established areas within the department

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated experience teaching a college level range of courses across the math curriculum

Responsibilities

• Conduct research leading to publication
• Engage in creative and/or scholarly activities
• Design graduate and undergraduate courses
• Develop and implement new methods of teaching
• Provide curriculum material and construct syllabi
• Lead classroom instruction
• Write and administer exams
• Mentor and evaluate students
• Create interest and understanding among students
• Serve on various faculty- and student-oriented committees
• Provide service on campus and in related professional organizations
• Participate in faculty governance in the department and on campus

Benefits

• University contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance
• Tuition waivers for employees and their families
• 12 official holidays
• Immediate leave accrual
• Choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees