Visiting Assistant Professor

University of Arkansas System • Fayetteville, AR

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Mathematical Sciences in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas invites applications for a non-tenure-track Visiting Assistant Professor, starting in August 2027. This is a standard nine-month faculty appointment, made annually, with the potential for renewal for up to three years. Reappointment depends on performance and continued need.

The position involves teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels and conducting research leading to publication in support of the department’s Geometry and Topology group. Relevant research areas include low-dimensional topology, symplectic and contact topology, quantum topology, and geometric and combinatorial group theory. The role also includes service on faculty- and student-oriented committees, service on campus and in related professional organizations, and participation in faculty governance at the department and campus levels.

This is an in-person position requiring regular on-campus presence. Most university classes are face-to-face, and the role requires attendance and participation in selected departmental or programmatic activities that support teaching quality and student success. Regular, reliable, non-disruptive attendance and the ability to maintain collegial working relationships are essential job duties. Duties are allocated as 40% teaching, 40% research, and 20% service.

Requirements

• PhD in Mathematics from an accredited institution of higher education, conferred by the date of initial appointment.
• An active research agenda and output supporting areas within the Geometry and Topology research group.
• Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance and the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships.

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching mathematics at the college level.
• Demonstrated high-quality research publications.
• Demonstrated engagement with the broader mathematical research community.
• Demonstrated potential for external funding.

Responsibilities

• Teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Conduct research leading to publication in support of the Geometry and Topology group.
• Engage in creative and scholarly activities supporting the Geometry and Topology group.
• Serve on faculty- and student-oriented committees.
• Provide service on campus and in related professional organizations.
• Participate in faculty governance in the department and on campus.
• Participate in selected departmental or programmatic activities that advance teaching quality and student success.
• Maintain regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance and collegial working relationships.

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree