The University of Virginia’s Department of Mathematics invites applications for an Assistant Professor (General Faculty) expected to begin August 10, 2027. We are particularly interested in candidates whose career focus is on teaching and learning mathematics and are prepared to contribute to the leadership of our teaching mission in our lower division. The core responsibilities of this position include teaching six courses per year (three each during the spring and fall terms). Additional…
duties will include serving as a mentor for graduate TAs, providing leadership in our teaching mission, and coordinating the department’s Calculus I & II course offerings. This is a continuing three-year, tenure-ineligible appointment with the possibility but not the guarantee of renewal.
The Department of Mathematics' General Faculty team is a dynamic group that works together to implement evidence-based teaching practices to improve student outcomes in coordinated introductory mathematics courses. Opportunities to participate in graduate TA professional development and/or re-design efforts to improve existing courses may be available.
Qualifications
Minimum qualifications
By the start of the appointment, applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Mathematics, Mathematics Education, or a related field and have at least 2 years of college-level teaching experience in Mathematics, inclusive of teaching done as a graduate student.
Preferred qualifications. Desirable qualifications include experience coordinating multi-section courses, experience working in a team environment, experience working with students from a wide variety of backgrounds, experience mentoring/developing graduate TAs, and familiarity with the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) in mathematics.
Application Instructions
To apply, click on Interfolio and submit the following documents:
- A cover letter describing your skills and experience in the teaching and learning of mathematics and why you are interested in this position. (1-2 pages)
- A curriculum vitae with the contact information for at least three references.
- A teaching portfolio. The portfolio should include a statement of your teaching philosophy and provide the committee with a clear picture of your approach to teaching and student learning. Additional materials that illustrate their experience and development as educators are welcome. This might include brief descriptions of curriculum or course design, teaching practices, approaches to assessment, or other examples of effective teaching and learning.
- Contact information for 3 references.
In addition, please submit the following required documents electronically through www.MathJobs.org:
- A cover letter describing your skills and experience in the teaching and learning of mathematics and why you are interested in this position.
- An AMS Standard Cover Sheet.
- A curriculum vitae.
- A teaching portfolio that will help the committee understand your approach to teaching and learning. This should contain a personal teaching philosophy. It could include brief descriptions of curriculum design and/or other teaching and learning innovations and practices that reflect who you are.
- Three letters of reference that address teaching.
Review of applications begins on December 6th and will continue until the position is filled. We will only consider complete applications.
The university will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. Questions about this position should be directed to Professor James Rolf at jsr2pz@virginia.edu
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As we invest in and strengthen our research capabilities, UVA seeks new faculty ready to uncover new insights, rewrite old rules and collaborate on intellectual discoveries.
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The University of Virginia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.