Temporary Full-Time Assistant Professor of Mathematics

Alabama-A; Normal (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Alabama A&M University seeks a temporary Assistant/Associate Professor in Mathematics within the College of Engineering, Technology and Physical Sciences, beginning Fall 2026. The position is a 9-month appointment with duties in teaching and research across the department of Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Mathematics or closely related field, have 1–3 years of university teaching experience, and demonstrate teaching excellence with evidence of research and

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Mathematics or closely related field.
• 1–3 years of university teaching experience.
• Demonstrated teaching excellence and evidence of research.

Responsibilities

• Teach at least twelve (12) semester hours per semester.
• Maintain a strong research program and teach undergraduate and graduate mathematics courses.
• Seek external funding to strengthen the mathematics program and support scholarships.
• Participate in teaching, research, and service activities at department, college, and university levels (80/10/10).
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Research

Funding acquisition

Education

Ph.D. in Mathematics or closely related field

Job description

Summary

This is a vacant position seeking for a temporary Assistant Professor at the department of Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics under the College of Engineering, Technology and Physical Sciences. The position is a temporary full-time (9-month) position at Alabama A&M expected to begin in Fall 2026. Applicants should possess a strong commitment to and demonstrated excellence in teaching, research, and service. Applicants at the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor must have interests in outreach and funded projects. A Ph.D. in Mathematics or a closely related field is required for this position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach at least twelve (12) semester hours per semester.
• The selected candidate is expected to maintain a strong research program and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in mathematics.
• Seek funding to strengthen the mathematics program, particularly receiving student scholarship to help promote the number of undergraduate mathematics majors to graduate and successfully placed in graduate school and or professional field.
• Participate in teaching, research and service activities at the department, college, and university levels that includes successfully completing 80% of teaching, 10% of research & 10% of service annually.
• Perform other duties as required.

Minimum Position Requirements (including certifications, licenses, etc.)

• Applicant must possess a Ph.D. in Mathematics, or a closely related field.
• Applicant must have 1-3 years of teaching experience at a university level.
• Applicant must have demonstrated teaching excellence indicated by research presentations and teaching assessments.
• Applicant must have commitment to research as evidenced by publication in scholarly journals and receiving external funding.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Evidence of high-quality research with publications in professional journals.
• Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate and graduate Mathematics courses. Expected to obtain external funding.