Job Title

Assistant Professor of Mathematics

Agency

West Texas A&M University

Department

Mathematics

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Canyon, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

NOTICE - All posted positions are subject to budget approval.

Job Summary:

The West Texas A&M College of Engineering invites applicants for the position of Assistant Professor of Mathematics to begin fall of 2026. The preferred candidates holds a doctoral degree in mathematics.

Work Performed:

Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in mathematics and/or mathematical statistics.
Develop a scholarly research program incorporating graduate and undergraduate students.
Serve as an academic advisor to students in the major.
Assist college leadership in driving curriculum design and development.
Active participation on discipline, college and/or university committees.
Active engagement in professional development activities.
Be involved in education outreach activities.
Willingness to assume other duties as assigned.

Necessary Qualifications:

Doctoral degree in mathematics.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience and/or interest in K-12 mathematics education.

Applicant Instructions:

We require the following:

Letter of interest or cover letter
Curriculum Vitae
Portfolio of creative work (where applicable)
Personal statement to include philosophy and plans for research, teaching and service, as applicable
Samples of unpublished works or works in progress (where applicable)
Unofficial Transcripts (Official transcripts are expected to be submitted promptly by the successful candidate)
Three professional references

Please attach all documents in the attachment box at the bottom of the “My Experience” page before continuing through the application. Please use the “Upload” button to add each document individually. All revisions must be made prior to application submission. If you need assistance with uploading documents, please contact WTAMU Human Resources at hr@wtamu.edu.

Texas law requires that males age 18 through 25 be properly registered with the Selective Service System in order to be eligible for employment.

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/Veterans/Disability Employer.

The A&M System strives to maintain a competitive, high-quality benefit package to support the health and wellness needs of our workforce. This includes comprehensive health and welfare insurance plans, additional health and lifestyle programs, and optional retirement savings opportunities. Eligible employees will have access to paid leave programs in addition to 13-15 paid holidays each year. For more information regarding the benefit package go to: West Texas A&M University: Human Resources Benefits

All applicants must attest they are not employed by and do not have any connection or continuous connections to any government entity or political apparatus of a country listed in 15 C.F.R. § 791.4.

Due to budgetary reasons, West Texas A&M University will not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

For additional questions or information regarding this position, please contact:

Search Committee Chair: Pamela Lockwood

Department: Mathematics – College of Engineering

Phone:806-651-2540

Email:plockwood@wtamu.edu

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/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Assistant Professor of Mathematics

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