Assistant Professor of Mathematics

Texas A&M University System; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Life insurance

Summer teaching pay

Moving expenses

Job summary

Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Mathematics to begin Fall 2027. This tenure-track, 9-month, full-time position is based in Laredo, Texas, with responsibilities in teaching undergraduate and graduate mathematics and maintaining an active research program.

The successful candidate will publish scholarly work, pursue external funding, and participate in committees while mentoring students.

Qualifications

• PhD in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics is required; ABDs considered if the doctorate is earned before appointment.
• Strong record or potential for sustained publication in peer-reviewed journals and external grant funding experience.
• Experience mentoring first-generation students and ability to teach in undergrad and grad courses; coursework in Applied and Computational Mathematics encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Teach Mathematics to undergraduate and graduate students.
• Maintain an active research agenda and publish scholarly work.
• Conduct research including seeking external grant funding.
• Serve on department, college and university committees and mentor students.
• Face-to-face campus presence is required.

Skills

Research skills

Teaching ability

Grant writing

Education

PhD in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics

ABD considered with doctorate before appointment

Job description

Job Title

Assistant Professor of Mathematics

Agency

Texas A&M International University

Department

Dept, Mathematics And Physics

Job Location

Laredo, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

Texas A&M International University (TAMIU), a member of the Texas A&M University System, welcomes applicants for an Assistant Professor of Mathematics to begin Fall 2027 .

TAMIU is a Hispanic Serving Institution with over 8,000 students located in Laredo, Texas, a vibrant and bicultural city with a population of about 250,000. The university advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service, and with an intentional focus on student success and research excellence. For more information, please visit https://www.tamiu.edu/

This is a tenure-track 9-month full-time faculty position. Primary duties will include teaching Mathematics to both undergraduate and graduate students. Other duties include maintaining an active research agenda, publishing scholarly manuscripts, and conducting research, including securing grants. Duties also include serving on department, college and university committees, as well as mentoring students. This position requires face-to-face interactions through a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.

The Department of Mathematics and Physics offers BA, BS and MS degrees in Mathematics and BA with a major in Mathematics with grades 7-12 certification degree programs including a fully online certificate program that emphasizes applied data analysis, statistical modeling, and ethical communication.

Required Qualifications

The successful candidate must hold a doctorate in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics. ABDs will also be considered but must have earned a doctorate before appointment. We strongly encourage candidates with Applied and Computational Mathematics coursework. We strongly encourage candidates with (a) a strong record of or potential for sustained publication in peer-reviewed journals, (b) have the potential for or prior experience with seeking and/or securing external grant funding, (c) have a strong desire to work with first generation students, and (d) have the ability to teach in areas that complement or strengthen our undergraduate and graduate courses.

Benefits and Compensation

We offer competitive salaries and a benefits package including health insurance, retirement benefits, and life insurance. Additional pay is available for summer teaching. Financial support for professional development opportunities, such as attending academic conferences, is also provided. Moving expenses are covered in whole or in part by the university.

Security and Background Checks

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.