"Assistant Professor of Mathematics"

Job Details

The Mathematics Department of the University of Wisconsin-Platteville invites applications for one or more full-time tenure track positions at the assistant professor level beginning August 24, 2026. This is a benefits and paid leave eligible position. Salary is commensurate with experience.

The primary responsibility will be to teach undergraduate mathematics or statistics courses. The typical teaching load is twelve credits per semester, with two or three preparations. Faculty are expected to advise students and engage in scholarly and professional development activities that enhance teaching effectiveness and professional skills, and/or provide opportunities for students to engage in undergraduate research. In addition, faculty members, participate in department/university service and outreach activities.

What You Need to Succeed:

• A doctorate in mathematics, mathematics education, or statistics must be completed with a transcript provided by January 1, 2027.
• A strong commitment to undergraduate education
• Minimum of one semester of excellent teaching at the college level.
• A willingness to collaborate with both students and faculty, and to become involved in university service, is essential.

It is expected that the candidate will remain professionally active in the mathematics community. We are excited to extend our outstanding teaching faculty with those who will be assets to the Department and the University.

Why It's Great to be a Pioneer:
The Mathematics Department, in the College of Engineering, Mathematics, and Science, has 20 full-time tenure/tenure track positions, and regularly employs an additional 11-16 academic staff.  The department offers undergraduate degrees in mathematics, mathematics education, and mathematics with an emphasis in either actuarial science, applied mathematics or finance. We also offer a B.S. degree in data science and a minor in applied statistics. The department also serves programs in engineering, science, technology, business, psychology and criminal justice. Class sizes are typically 25-30 students. To learn more, visit the University's website.

The College of Engineering, Mathematics, and Science (EMS) enrolls approximately 3,100 students in ABET-accredited BS degree programs in Civil, Electrical, Environmental, Industrial Systems, Mechanical and Software Engineering, and Engineering Physics and BS degrees in Mathematics, Data Science, Chemistry, Computer Science, and Sustainable and Renewable Energy Systems. The College of EMS also participates in a statewide Collaborative Engineering Program that allows place-bound undergraduate students to complete their BS degrees in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering with minimal travel. In addition, the College has an online Master of Engineering program, which has been designated as a “Best Buy” in online education.

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville, founded in 1866, offers 47 baccalaureate and 10 master's programs. It possesses institutional strengths in middle level education, engineering, industrial technology, agriculture, criminal justice and business. The campus is located in Southwest Wisconsin's largest and most historic community. The region offers excellent school systems, high quality medical and hospital facilities, outstanding recreational opportunities, and vibrant businesses and industries. UW-Platteville is a cultural and educational center for the Tri-State region of Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin.

Applications must include:

• Letter of application addressing all qualifications
• Curriculum Vitae/CV
• One-page summary of your teaching philosophy
• Graduate and undergraduate transcripts (unofficial are acceptable with official transcripts required of all finalists)
• Three current letters of recommendation (at least two of which address teaching effectiveness).   Letters of recommendation may be either submitted with the application or emailed to barnetb@uwplatt.edu.

QUESTIONS MAY BE ADDRESSED TO:

Dr. Barb Barnet, Chair
Department of Mathematics  
Phone: (608) 342-1743