Visiting Assistant Professor

University of Arkansas • Fayetteville, AR

17h • 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 based on performance and continued need.

The role includes teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, conducting research leading to publication, and engaging in creative and scholarly work in support of the department’s Geometry and Topology group. Research interests include low-dimensional topology, symplectic and contact topology, quantum topology, and geometric and combinatorial group theory. The position also includes committee service, campus and professional service, and participation in faculty governance. Selected departmental or programmatic activities that advance teaching quality and student success are expected.

This is an in-person position requiring regular on-campus presence. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance and the ability to maintain collegial working relationships are essential. 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 on-campus presence for this in-person position.
• Submit a curriculum vitae, cover letter or letter of application, teaching philosophy statement, research statement, and letters from three professional references addressing research; up to one additional reference may address teaching abilities.
• Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

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.
• Research interests in low-dimensional topology, symplectic and contact topology, quantum topology, or geometric and combinatorial group theory.

Responsibilities

• Teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Conduct research and scholarly activities leading to publication in support of 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

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• 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: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree