Assistant Teaching Professor In Mathematics

University of Tampa; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Mathematics at the University of Tampa invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track Assistant Teaching Professor/Lecturer for the 2027-28 academic year. Successful candidates will hold a master's degree in mathematics or related field and will teach lower-level mathematics courses, with a teaching load of four four-credit courses per semester; summer teaching may be available for additional compensation.

Review of applications begins December 1, 2026.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in mathematics, statistics, or related field.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching and service.
• Experience teaching lower-level mathematics courses preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach four, 4-credit mathematics courses per semester.
• Engage students in learning beyond the classroom.
• Support department goals and participate in faculty service.

Skills

Teaching mathematics

Course design

Student mentorship

Education

Master's degree in mathematics or related field

Job description

R0011074

Tampa

Position Details

Assistant Teaching Professor in Mathematics

The Department of Mathematics in the University of Tampa's College of Social Sciences, Mathematics and Education invites applicants for one full-time, non-tenure-track, annually renewable position as Assistant Teaching Professor/Lecturer for the academic year 2027-28.

The University of Tampa is a medium-sized, comprehensive, residentially-based private institution of approximately 11,500 undergraduate and graduate students. The University is ideally situated on a beautiful 110-acre campus next to the Hillsborough River, adjacent to Tampa's dynamic central business district, a growing, vibrant, diverse metropolitan area. UT reflects this vibrancy; with 25 consecutive years of enrollment growth, UT boasts close to 350 student organizations, a multicultural student body from 50 states and most of the world's countries, and a "Top Tier" ranking in U.S. News and World Report.

The faculty and administrators in CSSME, along with professional staff across the University, will provide meaningful support for your teaching and scholarship as elements of your personal and career development. We encourage you to grow professionally, and we support a healthy work-life integration to nurture that growth. The vision of the College of Social Sciences, Mathematics, and Education is "Empowering learners to make a difference." All candidates are expected to contribute to the diversity of our curriculum and community. We are searching for teacher-scholars who will serve as mentors for our diverse student body, and who have a demonstrated commitment to the academic success of all students.

Successful candidates will have at least a master's degree in pure mathematics, applied mathematics, mathematics education, statistics, or other related fields. Candidates with a master's degree will be hired as Lecturer, while those holding the terminal degree will be hired as Assistant Teaching Professor. All candidates are expected to have a commitment to excellence in teaching, engaging students in learning beyond the classroom, and university service. The successful candidates must have demonstrated experience in teaching lower-level courses in Mathematics (Introductory Algebra, College Algebra, Pre-Calculus, Finite Mathematics, and Calculus for Business). The teaching load is four, 4-credit courses per semester. Faculty may have the opportunity to teach in the summer for additional compensation.

Review of applications will commence from December 1, 2026, and continue until the positions are filled.

Required Attachments

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Copy of Graduate Transcript
• Copy of Undergraduate Transcript
• Names and email addresses for three professional reference providers

The University of Tampa is a medium-sized, comprehensive, residentially-based private institution of more than 11,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The University is ideally situated on a beautiful 110-acre campus next to the Hillsborough River, adjacent to Tampa's dynamic central business district, which is a growing, vibrant, diverse metropolitan area. UTampa reflects this vibrancy; with 30 consecutive years of enrollment growth UTampa boasts 260 student organizations, a multicultural student body from 50 states and more than 100 countries, and "Top Tier" ranking in U.S. News and World Report.

Additional Information

The University delivers challenging and high-quality educational experiences to a diverse group of learners. The University has a strong core curriculum rooted in the liberal arts, an enduring commitment to internationalization that has garnered the Senator Paul Simon Award, and a practical, experiential approach to learning. The University offers more than 200 areas of study, including majors in our colleges of Arts and Letters, Business, Natural and Health Sciences, and Social Sciences, Mathematics, and Education, 18 master's programs, and 3 professional doctoral programs.

The College of Social Sciences, Mathematics, and Education offers rigorous, high-quality undergraduate curricula in Actuarial Science, Computer Science, Criminology and Criminal Justice, Data Science, Education, History, International Studies, Mathematics, Political Science, Psychology, and Applied Sociology. Graduate programs include a M.S. in Criminology and Criminal Justice, a M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction, a M.Ed. in Educational Leadership, and a M.S. in Instructional Design and Technology. Our faculty are excellent teachers and scholars who engage their students both in and out of the classroom. Our college continually fosters relationships with governmental, not-for-profit, and community organizations in the greater Tampa Bay region to provide students with the opportunity to pursue an internship, volunteer, or interact with professionals working in their chosen field. Each department also offers study abroad courses that students can take for credit toward their degree. For more information, see https://www.ut.edu/academics/college-of-social-sciences-mathematics-and-education.

The faculty and administrators in CSSME, along with professional staff across the University, will provide meaningful support for your teaching and scholarship as elements of your personal and career development. We encourage you to grow professionally, and we support a healthy work-life integration to nurture that growth. The vision of the College of Social Sciences, Mathematics, and Education is "Empowering learners to make a difference." All candidates are expected to contribute to the diversity of our curriculum and community. We are searching for teacher-scholars who will serve as mentors for our diverse student body, and who have a demonstrated commitment to the academic success of all students.

The University of Tampa is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to excellence through diversity and does not discriminate based on age, race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, gender identity, veteran status, or any other non-job-related criteria. The University of Tampa recognizes the importance of a multicultural community of students, faculty, and staff who seek to advance our commitment to diversity. The University invites applications from underrepresented groups and those who have academic experiences with diverse populations.

Background Check Requirements

Finalists may be required to submit to a criminal background check.