Assistant Professor

Cwstat; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition reduction

Retirement plans

Job summary

The University of Arizona, Department of Mathematics, invites applications for an Assistant Professor position in Tucson, AZ. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, mentor students, and maintain an active research program with potential for external funding.

Minimum qualifications include a PhD by appointment and a strong record in research and teaching. Review of applications begins November 5, 2026, with an expected start date of August 16, 2027.

Qualifications

• PhD by the time of appointment and a strong research record.
• Commitment to teaching, outreach, and educational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses; lead in PhD program teaching.
• Advise and mentor students and supervise student research.
• Publish research in respected journals and seek external funding.
• Engage in outreach and contribute to service within the department and university.

Skills

Research excellence

Teaching excellence

Outreach

Education

PhD

Job description

The University of Arizona, Department of Mathematics (Tucson, AZ) - Assistant Professor

Company Information

The University of Arizona is the flagship campus of Arizona's university system, it is in the "Highest Research Activity" (R1) category of the Carnegie Classification, and is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU). The University is known for its strong programs across the sciences and for its varied student body. Tucson is notable for its enriching heritage (learn more at: https://tucson.cityofgastronomy.org/about/), its beautiful natural setting, and its strong connections to the university (learn more at: https://www.visittucson.org/blog/post/science-city/).

Duties and Responsibilities

Faculty members are expected to participate in both undergraduate and graduate education (including teaching core graduate courses in the PhD program in Statistics), advise and mentor students, and to lead students to academic success, including those from a broad range of backgrounds. The normal teaching load for research-active faculty is nine units for the academic year (typically three one-semester courses each year).

Faculty members will maintain active research programs, publish their work in highly regarded journals, and seek external funding to support the department’s research and academic missions.

Faculty members will also participate in outreach and contribute to departmental, college, and university service. In these and other ways, faculty members will help develop innovative approaches to enhancing student engagement, increasing broad participation, and expanding collaborations with community and business partners.

Position Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Candidates are expected to have a PhD by the time of appointment, an excellent research record and potential commensurate with their career stage, and a strong commitment to teaching, outreach, and educational excellence.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

Review of applications will begin November 5, 2026 and will continue until the positions are filled. The expected start date is August 16, 2027.