Assistant Professor of Mathematics

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor.  Candidates specializing in all areas of Pure Mathematics will be considered, but specialization in Applied Mathematics is also negotiable.  The successful applicant will be expected to contribute to the further development of Pure Mathematics in the department and to teach graduate and/or undergraduate mathematics courses in Analysis, Algebra, Combinatorics, Topology, and more.  In addition to teaching, the new faculty will be expected to conduct mathematical research, participate in student recruitment and outreach, participate in departmental and university service, and supervise undergraduate students in research.

Applicant must have a Ph.D. in Mathematics by the date of appointment or shortly after.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The applications will be considered until the position is filled.

The university of Houston-Downtown offers its faculty the opportunity to teach, conduct research and live in one of the most diverse metropolitan areas in the United States.  If you have questions about this position, please send email to [email protected].  for more information about our department, please visit our website at   https://www.uhd.edu/academics/sciences/mathematics-statitstics 

Required:

•  Ph.D. degree in Mathematics, or Mathematics Education (with 18+credit hours in graduate level Mathematics or Statistics Courses)

Preferred:

• Teaching experience
• K-12 teaching experience
• Experience in collaborating with local independent school districts and/or education departments at the University Level
• Research Potential/Experience

About University of Houston Downtown

Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2024, the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) is the second-largest university in Houston and has served the educational needs of the nation’s fourth-largest city since 1974. As one of four distinct public universities in the University of Houston System, UHD is a comprehensive, four-year university led by President Loren J. Blanchard. Annually, UHD educates approximately 14,000 students, boasts more than 66,000 alumni, and offers 45 bachelor’s degrees, 12 master’s degrees, and 19 online programs within four colleges: Marilyn Davies College of Business, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, College of Public Service, and College of Sciences and Technology. UHD has one of the lowest tuition rates in Texas.

U.S. News and World Report ranked UHD among the nation’s Best Online Bachelor’s Programs for Applied Administration and Best Online Master’s Programs in Criminal Justice, as well as a Top Performer in Social Mobility. The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse ranked UHD one of the best colleges in the U.S. for its 2024 rankings, with notable distinctions:  No. 1 for diversity (tied) and No. 3 for student experience. TheStockWatcher.com called UHD a “notable institution providing high-quality online MBA programs. … UHD ensures that its graduates are well-prepared to succeed in their chosen career paths.”

UHD is one of the four distinct and separate components of the University of Houston System, which also includes the University of Houston, University of Houston-Clear Lake, and University of Houston-Victoria. Instructional Sites operated by UHD are University of Houston-Downtown Northwest, University of Houston-Downtown at Lone Star College Kingwood, and University of Houston-Downtown at Lone Star College CyFair.

The University is designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution, a Minority-Serving Institution, and a Military Friendly School. For more information on the University of Houston-Downtown, visit uhd.edu.

The University of Houston - Downtown is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution and recognizes protected classes of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, religion, age (40 and above), national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or status, and gender expression as required by federal law. Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.