"Assistant Professor - Tenure-Track - Mathematics - College of Integrated Studies"

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Position Title: Assistant Professor - Tenure-Track - Mathematics - College of Integrated Studies

Job Category: Faculty

Employment Type: Regular

Job Profile: Assistant Professor

Job Duties:

The Department of Integrated Studies in the College of Integrated Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater at Rock County in Janesville, WI seeks a tenure-track faculty member in the area of Mathematics beginning August 2026 with rank of Assistant Professor.

This is a full-time position with responsibilities for teaching undergraduate courses in Mathematics, and service to the university, community, and profession. Research and teaching expertise should complement existing faculty expertise. Teaching undergraduate students, developmental mathematics, under-represented populations, and familiarity with teaching at a two-year campus are important skills sought after for this position.

The successful candidate will have a particular interest in developmental or pedagogical mathematics and be able to teach courses that include Introduction to Basic Mathematics, Elementary and Intermediate Algebra, Quantitative Reasoning, College Algebra, Calculus, Geometry, and other relevant courses as part of the programs offered through the College of Integrated Studies including our Medical Sciences, Nursing, Foundations of Teacher Education, Bachelor of Arts and Sciences, Associates of Arts and Sciences, and other related educational areas. The candidate will also be expected to pursue an active research agenda that engages undergraduate students, results in publications and contributes to advancing the department, university, the profession, and society. In addition, the candidate will also be expected to participate in service activities and embrace the principles of diversity and inclusion as a member of the university community.

Responsibilities:

Full-Time teaching responsibilities include teaching, serving on campus and university committees, and service to the greater Rock County and Whitewater communities. In addition, faculty members serve as advisors/mentors to students and are encouraged to engage students in undergraduate research or other scholarly and creative activities. Service responsibilities include committee service at the departmental, college, and university levels as well as participation in community organizations and the discipline as relevant to the candidate’s expertise and interest. Faculty at UW-W may be required to teach in a variety of formats, including in-person, online and/or in a hybrid format, or courses in the evenings or on weekends. All students, faculty, and staff are required to ensure their materials are digitally accessible and utilize standard technology platforms supported by UW-Whitewater. Examples include, but are not limited to, Navigate, Canvas, and Microsoft Office applications – including Outlook, which is essential for university email communications and scheduling.

Department Information:

The Department of Integrated Studies is the singular department within the College of Integrated Studies located on the Rock County campus of the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater in Janesville, Wisconsin. Started in 1966, the campus has approximately 850 students and offers courses in many disciplines including natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, and fine arts. Learn more about UW-Whitewater's Rock County campus here.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Department: The College of Integrated Studies

Compensation:

Well-qualified candidates can expect a starting salary of $52,000 commensurate with the candidate's education, related experience, and qualifications.

UW System employees receive an excellent benefit package. To learn more about the UW System's comprehensive benefit package, review the UW System Employee Benefits Brochure.

Required Qualifications:

• A Ph.D. in Mathematics or closely related field is required. Those who are All But Dissertation will be considered but must have their degree completed by the contract start date in August of 2026; if not, they will be hired on a one-year contract with the understanding that their degree will be completed before January 2027 in advance of their first scheduled review.
• A demonstrated commitment to teaching with an emphasis on promoting the success of undergraduate students’ clear evidence of scholarly potential, commitment to working with inclusive populations, and serving as active member of the university community will be vital.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to interact respectfully with people from diverse socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
• Willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations, including necessary training and drills.

How to Apply:

Only complete application packages will be considered. This includes online submission of the following documents. (A candidate can upload up to 5 documents as part of their application, if asked to upload more than 5 documents please zip the files and title accordingly)

• Cover letter/letter of interest
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Curriculum Vita
• Names and contact information for three professional references (letters of recommendation may be solicited at a later time)
• Copies of unofficial graduate transcripts (Official transcripts will be required if offered the position)
• Student Evaluations

Contact Information:

If you have questions regarding this recruitment or if you are unable to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact us at (262) 472-1024 or hr@uww.edu.

For questions regarding this position, please contact:

Dr. Jeff Suarez, Chair of the Department of Integrated Studies

suarezj@uww.edu

608/898-5082

To Ensure Consideration:

Applications received by December 29th, 2025, are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.