Teaching Assistant Professor of Mathematical Sciences

University of Arkansas; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Arkansas is seeking a Teaching Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematical Sciences for a non-tenure track position starting in August 2025. The candidate will engage in teaching, research, and service activities, contributing to the academic community and mentoring students to excel in their academic pursuits.

Benefits

Tuition waivers for employees and their families

Health, dental, life and disability insurance

12 official holidays and immediate leave accrual

Retirement programs with contributions

Qualifications

• Evidence of scholarly productivity including publications and conference presentations.
• At least one year of experience teaching as an instructor of record at the university level.

Responsibilities

• Conducting research leading to publication and engaging in scholarly activities.
• Designing graduate and undergraduate courses and developing new teaching methods.
• Mentoring and evaluating students, leading classroom instruction.

Education

Terminal degree in Mathematics (Pure/Applied), Statistics, Mathematics Education

Job description

Teaching Assistant Professor of Mathematical Sciences

Closing Date:

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Closing Date:

Type of Position: Faculty - Non-Tenure

Workstudy Position:

No Job Type: Academic Term (Fixed Term) Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available:

No Institution Name: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation's top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation's strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.

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Department: Department of Mathematical Sciences

Department's Website:

https://math.uark.edu/ Summary of Job Duties: The Department of Mathematical Sciences and in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas, invites applications for a non-tenure track Teaching Assistant Professor to start in August 2025. This is a standard nine-month faculty appointment.

We seek a candidate who entails conducting research leading to publication, engaging in creative and/or scholarly activities, designing graduate and undergraduate courses, developing and implementing new methods of teaching to reflect changes in the field, providing curriculum material, constructing syllabi, leading classroom instruction, writing and administering exams, mentoring and evaluating students, creating interest and understanding among students, serving on various faculty- and student-oriented committees, providing service on campus an in related professional organizations, and participating in faculty governance in the department and on campus.

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

About the Department:
The Department of Mathematical Sciences offers degrees with focuses on applied math, pure math and statistics. Courses prepare students for careers in secondary education, actuarial science and industry and graduate school. Students will receive a broad, interdisciplinary education, highlighting the utility and value of mathematics in many careers and disciplines.

The University of Arkansas is a recipient of the NSF ADVANCE Award (2021-2024). The University of Arkansas Empowering Network Groups for Arkansas Gender Equity (ENGAGE) program promotes institutional change for intersectional and gender equity in STEM departments and across campus. The UofA ENGAGE program identifies, analyzes, and addresses institutional inequities while cultivating faculty equity and success by eradicating institutional barriers and harnessing institutional resources and mentoring networks.

Duties will include:
*80% Teaching
*10% Research
*10% Service Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

With submitted materials, the candidate must demonstrate

• Terminal degree in Mathematics (Pure/Applied), Statistics, Mathematics Education, or a closely related field from an accredited institution of higher education conferred by the date of initial appointment

• Evidence of scholarly productivity which may include, but is not limited to, publications, conference presentations, and workshop organization

• At least one year of experience teaching as an instructor of record at the University level

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience with teaching students of diverse academic backgrounds

• Demonstrated ability to develop/revise courses at the university level

• Experience with coordinating/supervising multi-section courses at the university level

• An active record of successful publication

• Evidence of university related or professional service

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Statement of Teaching Philosophy

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information:

Matt Clay, Professor, [e-mail]

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Completed applications received by May 8th, 2025, will be assured full consideration. Late applications will be reviewed as necessary to fill the position.

For additional inquiries, please contact the search committee chair, Matt Clay, at [e-mail].

Applicants must submit:
*Curriculum vitae
*Cover letter/letter of application
*Teaching philosophy statement
*Research statement
*A list of three professional references (name, title, email address, and phone number) willing to provide letters of recommendation if requested during the application process, at least two of which address the candidate's teaching and teaching related activities.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Annual Salary/Benefits Package: Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Pre-employment Screening Requirements: Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds inclusion, opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity: N/A Frequent Physical Activity: N/A Occasional Physical Activity: N/A Benefits Eligible: Yes