Assistant Professor of Mathematics

Join Abilene Christian University as an Assistant Professor of Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, or Data Science.

Best for:Best for PhD holders in mathematics, statistics, or data science with a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and Christian higher education.

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This is a faculty position — not a PhD studentship.Tenure-track

Deadline

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Funding

Salaried

Start date

Fall 2026

Full-time

Location

Abilene

United States

Overview

The Department of Mathematics at Abilene Christian University invites applications for an Assistant Professor position starting in Fall 2026. The successful candidate will teach an undergraduate-focused load of approximately 12 hours per semester, mentor student research, and contribute to curriculum development. Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to undergraduate teaching excellence and active scholarship in mathematics, statistics, actuarial science, or data science. Candidates must also support the Christian mission and fellowship of the Church of Christ at ACU.

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What you'll do

Teach undergraduate mathematics, statistics, actuarial science, or data science courses with a typical load of 12 hours per semester.
Mentor and advise undergraduate mathematics students in their academic and career development.
Supervise and guide student research projects.
Participate actively in departmental and university-wide curriculum development initiatives.
Pursue an active program of scholarly research and publications or external funding.

Requirements

Degree required: PhD in mathematics, statistics, data science, or actuarial science

Language: English; professional proficiency

Instruction: English

Publications: Desirable record of peer-reviewed publications or external research funding

Required skills

Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching and mentoring undergraduate students
Ability to mentor student research projects and participate in curriculum development
Willingness to build or maintain an active record of scholarly research
Proficiency in aligning with the Christian mission and fellowship of the Church of Christ

Nice to have

Professional credentials or certifications in data science or actuarial scienceEvidence of an independent research program with peer-reviewed publications or external fundingExperience in curriculum development for data science or statistics programs, or relevant industry experienceExpertise in artificial intelligence, machine learning, multivariable modeling, or applied numerical methodsProficiency in R, Python, SAS, SQL, or other data science software

Eligibility

Must hold an earned doctorate prior to August 1, 2026
Must be a professing Christian willing to support the Christian mission of Abilene Christian University

Funding & terms

Type

Salaried

Amount

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Duration

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Programme

Abilene Christian University

How to apply

Interested candidates should submit their application materials through the designated external application portal. Ensure all required documentation and personal statements regarding the university's mission are prepared prior to submission.

Documents required

CV
Cover letter

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Lab

Mathematics Department

Abilene Christian University

United States

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