"Assistant Professor in the College of Sciences / School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences/Brownsville"

Assistant Professor in the College of Sciences / School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences/Brownsville

Job Class Code: 10031

FLSA: Exempt

Posting Number: FRGV1928

Location: Brownsville, Texas

Division/Organization: Provost - Academic Affairs

Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position:

Tenure Status: Tenure Track

FTE: 1

Scope of Job:

The School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences (SMSS) at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) invites applications for three tenure-track Assistant Professor positions, to begin in Fall 2026, based on the Brownsville campus—one position in Mathematics and two in Statistics.

We seek candidates with strong research potential in any area of Mathematics or Statistics, with particular preference given to applicants specializing in Statistics for the two Statistics positions. Successful candidates are expected to develop and maintain a productive, independent research program with the potential to secure extramural funding, demonstrate excellence in teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and actively contribute to the growth and development of the School's academic programs.

Faculty in these positions are also expected to strengthen and complement the School's Ph.D. program in Mathematics and Statistics with Interdisciplinary Applications and to contribute to the academic and local community through mentorship, collaboration, and service aligned with the mission of UTRGV.

We seek applicants who are dedicated to serving the UTRGV's student body as an Assistant Professor of the SMSS beginning in the 2026-2027 academic year. About UTRGV: UTRGV serves the Rio Grande Valley and beyond via an innovative and unique multicultural education dedicated to student access and success. By championing leading research, healthcare, and application of university discoveries, we support sustainable development, community engagement, and well-being. The UTRGV is committed to building and sustaining a highly qualified and talented faculty to pursue excellence in everything that we do, including teaching, research, and service. Drawing on our unique identity as the leading Hispanic-Serving Institution in a bilingual and bicultural environment, UTRGV will promote student access and success by building from strength in education and creating a vibrant campus experience. By 2027, we will accelerate transformation in the Rio Grande Valley and beyond by driving meaningful advancements in research and creative works, expanding access to high-quality and affordable healthcare, and fostering authentic community engagement and integration. UTRGV is a distributed campus, one university spanning four counties and multiple locations. Our purpose is to be a university for the entire Rio Grande Valley and beyond. Over 91% of the students enrolled at UTRGV identify as Hispanic, making UTRGV one of the top 3 universities with the highest percentage of Hispanic students. For additional information, please visit UTRGV website. The SMSS at the UTRGV comprises over 40 tenured and tenure-track faculty actively engaged in research across pure and applied mathematics, statistics, and mathematics education. The School offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in Mathematics and Statistics, including Ph.D. in Mathematics and Statistics with Interdisciplinary Applications, M.S. in Applied Statistics and Data Science, and M.S. in Mathematics. Overall, SMSS has over 100 graduate students and around 280 undergraduate majors. With a strong focus on graduate education and high-quality research, SMSS plays an integral role in advancing the University's goal of attaining Carnegie R1 status. For additional information, please visit the SMSS webpage. As a multi-campus academic unit, SMSS maintains a strong presence on both the Edinburg and Brownsville campuses of UTRGV. The positions associated with this search will be based on the Brownsville campus, a growing hub for research and academic excellence in South Texas

Minimum Qualifications:

Ph.D. in Mathematics, Statistics, or a closely related field from an accredited institution (earned by the start date of the appointment).

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications:

Demonstrated potential for independent research and scholarly productivity in Mathematics or Statistics.

Demonstrated potential for effective teaching and mentoring of students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels in Mathematics or Statistics.

Preferred Qualification:

Demonstrated experience in teaching and ability to use technology, innovative pedagogy, or evidence-based instructional practices to enhance student learning. Evidence of an active and productive research program with a record of, or clear potential for, publication in high-quality journals. Demonstrated potential to secure extramural research funding. Postdoctoral research experience demonstrating continued scholarly development.

Salary: Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience

License or Certification Required?: No

Number of Vacancies: 3

Desired Start Date: 09/01/2026

EEO Statement:

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.

Open Date: 11/17/2025

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Complete all sections on the application. If you are applying for the first time, please complete all biographical information including address, email and phone number. You may update this at any time by selecting to edit your profile in the application. Security sensitive; All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). CBCs will be conducted for all candidates invited for an on-campus interview

Additional Information:

UTRGV is a distributed institution. As such and as assigned, the position may require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Work is performed primarily in a general office environment. This position is security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215. The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Please Note:

Texas law requires faculty members whose primary language is not English to demonstrate proficiency in English as determined by a satisfactory paper-based test score of 500 (computer-based of 173 or internet-based of 61) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or a satisfactory test score of 6.0 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Incomplete applications will not be considered. All positions are subject to budget approval.

To apply, visit https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/49390