Visiting Assistant Professor of Mathematics
One-year visiting assistant professor position in mathematics teaching undergraduate courses at Arkansas Tech University.
Best for:Best for mathematics PhDs or ABD candidates seeking a full-time undergraduate teaching appointment.
Overview
Arkansas Tech University invites applications for a one-year, non-tenure-track Visiting Assistant Professor of Mathematics position for the 2026-2027 academic year, with potential renewal for up to two additional years. Housed within the Department of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, the appointee will teach a 15-credit-hour per semester teaching load encompassing undergraduate courses such as calculus and precalculus. Candidates are expected to engage students in high-impact learning practices and contribute to departmental, college, and university service. Applicants must hold a PhD in mathematics, math education, statistics, or a closely related field, though all-but-dissertation (ABD) candidates will also be considered.
What you'll do
- Develop and deliver undergraduate mathematics courses, including calculus and precalculus, within the Department of Mathematical and Physical Sciences.
- Engage students actively using high-impact learning practices in the classroom.
- Provide meaningful service to the department, college, university, and professional community.
- Utilize effective assessment methods to support continuous improvement in teaching.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in Mathematics, Math Education, Statistics, or a closely related field (ABD candidates will be considered)
Language: English
Instruction: English
- Demonstrated command of the academic discipline and instructional pedagogy
- Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills
- Responsive and collegial demeanor in a departmental setting
- Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without employer sponsorship now or in the future
Funding & terms
How to apply
Interested applicants should submit a letter of application addressing the qualifications, a comprehensive curriculum vitae, copies of academic transcripts, and contact details for three professional references. All application materials must be emailed directly to Dr. Hamed Shojaei.
- Letter of application
- Curriculum vitae
- Transcripts
- 3 reference contacts
Contact
Hamed Shojaei· Head of the Department of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
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