Assistant Professor of Mathematics
Tenure-track faculty position in mathematics at a liberal arts college, focusing on innovative teaching and undergraduate research mentorship.
Best for:Best for mathematicians with a strong commitment to undergraduate education, research mentorship, and inclusive teaching practices in a liberal arts setting.
Overview
Austin College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Mathematics to commence in August 2027. This role emphasizes excellence in teaching across a broad curriculum—from introductory courses like Pre-Calculus and Calculus I to advanced topics—while fostering student engagement through research projects and mentorship. The successful candidate will contribute to a diverse student body in a welcoming, inclusive environment and engage in campus service. Austin College, a Hispanic-serving institution, values diversity and offers startup funds and internal support for research initiatives, including summer student mentorship.
What you'll do
- Teach three courses per semester, covering a range of topics from introductory (e.g., Pre-Calculus, Calculus I) to advanced mathematics courses.
- Develop and teach a January Term course on an alternate-year basis, fostering interdisciplinary learning opportunities.
- Engage undergraduate students in research projects through coursework and independent mentorship.
- Mentor students from their first year through graduation, supporting their academic and professional growth.
- Contribute to campus service initiatives and participate in departmental and institutional committees.
- Develop and strengthen the mathematics curriculum to reflect innovative teaching methods and diverse student needs.
- Provide startup funds and internal funding for mentoring summer research students.
- Promote an inclusive and welcoming academic environment for all students.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in Mathematics or a related field, completed by August 2027
Language: English proficiency (no specific test mentioned)
Instruction: English
- Proven excellence in teaching mathematics at the undergraduate level, including introductory and advanced courses
- Experience or strong commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion in academic settings
- Ability to mentor undergraduate students in research projects
- Experience in curriculum development and innovative teaching methods
- Commitment to engaging with a diverse student body and providing a welcoming academic environment
- Must be authorized to work in the United States by the time employment begins
- No specific nationality restrictions mentioned, but work authorization is required
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-30
Combine a letter of application, CV, graduate transcripts (unofficial acceptable), a one-page statement of teaching philosophy, a one-page statement of research, and a statement reflecting on student body composition and engagement strategies into a single PDF. Email the PDF to MathSearch@austincollege.edu. Three references should send recommendation letters directly to the same email address with the candidate’s name in the subject line.
- Letter of application
- CV
- Copies of graduate transcripts (unofficial acceptable)
- Statement of teaching philosophy (one page)
- Statement of research (one page)
- Statement reflecting on student body composition and engagement strategies
Contact
MathSearch Committee· Hiring Committee
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