"Assistant Professor, Mathematics (T/TE) (Updated)"

Assistant Professor, Mathematics (T/TE) (Updated)

Company: The University of Arizona

Job Location: Tucson, 85724

Category: Mathematics

Type: Full-Time

Posting Number: req24090

Department: Mathematics

Location: Main Campus

Address: Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

Please Note: This posting has been updated to correct the Duties & Responsibilities field to clarify that core graduate courses taught would be in the PhD program in Statistics.

The Department of Mathematics at the University of Arizona invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in statistics/data science. This position is subject to administrative approval and the availability of funding.

The School of Mathematical Sciences at the University of Arizona encompasses the Department of Mathematics (where faculty have their primary appointments) as well as the Graduate Interdisciplinary Programs (GIDPs) in Statistics and Data Science and in Applied Mathematics. The department offers doctoral, master's, and bachelor's programs in Mathematics with several emphases ranging across core mathematics, applied mathematics, statistics and data science, and math education. The GIDPs offer interdisciplinary PhD programs and support research with faculty members from over 20 departments on campus.

The University of Arizona is the flagship campus of Arizona's university system, it is in the "Highest Research Activity" (R1) category of the Carnegie classification, and it is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU). The University is known for strong programs across the sciences and for its varied student body. Tucson is notable for its rich cultural heritage (tucson.cityofgastronomy.org/about), its beautiful natural setting, and its strong connections to the university (www.visittucson.org/visit/sciencecity).

Review of applications will begin November 14, 2025, and will continue until the positions are filled. The expected start date is August 17, 2026.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Faculty members are expected to participate in both undergraduate and graduate education (including teaching core graduate courses in the PhD program in Statistics), to advise and mentor students, and to lead students to academic success. The normal teaching load for research active faculty is nine units for the academic year (typically three one-semester courses each year).
• Faculty members will maintain active research programs, publish their work in highly regarded journals, and seek external funding to support the department's research and academic missions.
• Faculty members will also participate in outreach and contribute to departmental, college, and university service. In these and other ways, faculty members will help to develop innovative approaches to enhancing student engagement and expanding collaborations with community and business partners.

Minimum Qualifications

• Candidates are expected to have a PhD by the time of appointment, to have an excellent research record and potential commensurate with their career stage, and to have a strong commitment to teaching, outreach, and educational excellence.

Rank: Assistant Professor

Tenure Information: Tenure Track (T/TE)

FLSA: Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40

Job FTE: 1.0

Work Calendar: Academic

Job Category: Faculty

Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay: DOE

Compensation Type: salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies: 1

Contact Information for Candidates: For further information, please contact Alejandra Gaona at agaona@arizona.edu or 520-621-2868.

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply: Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and Three Additional Documents

Special Instructions to Applicant:

In addition to your Cover letter and Curriculum Vitae, please submit the following additional documents:

1. Publication list.
2. Statement on research accomplishments and goals.
3. Statement on teaching experience and goals, including experience in implementing varied teaching practices.

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