Assistant Professor of Mathematics

Job Type

Full-Time

Salary

Commensurate with Experience

Hours per Week

40 hours

Hiring Department

College of Arts and Sciences – Mathematics   

Required Application Materials

A single PDF or Word document containing a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, statement of research program, unofficial transcripts, and the names and contact information of three references is required to apply. 

Important Instructions:   

When prompted to upload your “resume”, upload your combined documents as one file.

·       Please do not upload documents to “Cover Letter” or “References”.

If the required application materials were not uploaded at the “resume” prompt, please withdraw your application, and re-apply to upload your combined documents as one file.

Job Summary

The Department of Mathematics at The University of Texas at Tyler invites applications for multiple tenure-track positions at the rank of assistant professor, to begin in Fall 2024. Candidates must have a PhD in mathematics by August 2024. Candidates must have a commitment to excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and master’s level and a commitment to an active research program. Candidates whose work is compatible with existing research areas in the department are of particular interest, but candidates whose work can broaden the research scope of the department will also be considered.  The usual teaching load is three courses per semester. Applicants are encouraged to visit the department website at www.uttyler.edu/math to learn more about the university and the department.

Review of applications will begin December 4, 2023.

Essential Functions

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Teach - the usual teaching load is three (3) courses per semester.
• Maintain an active research program.
• Provide service to the department and university.

Required Qualifications

• PhD in Mathematics.

About The University of Texas at Tyler

The University of Texas at Tyler is part of the prestigious University of Texas System that includes 13 institutions located throughout the state. Founded in 1971, UT Tyler today enrolls 10,000 students and consists of six colleges. 

Our beautiful Tyler campus features more than 200 acres nestled along a lake and surrounded by thick pine and oak forests, providing a picturesque location for study and recreation. We also offer instructional sites at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler and in Palestine, Longview, and Houston.

With more than 80 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs offered, UT Tyler provides a wealth of learning opportunities and dynamic programs.

For more information, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/about/.

Additional Information

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code Section 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

EEO/AA Statement

The University of Texas at Tyler is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. Women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.