"Assistant Professor"

Assistant Professor

Full-Time/40 hours

Salary
Commensurate with Experience

Hiring Department
Mathematics

Location
UT Tyler Campus; Tyler, Texas

Required Application Materials
A single PDF or Word document containing a Cover Letter, CV, research statement, teaching statement, transcripts (unofficial is sufficient), and a list of three (3) professional references is required to apply.

Important Instructions:
When prompted to upload your "resume", upload your combined documents as one file.

• Please do not upload documents to "Cover Letter" or "References".
• If the required application materials were not uploaded at the "resume" prompt, please withdraw your application, and re-apply to upload your combined documents as one file.

Job Summary

The Department of Mathematics at The University of Texas at Tyler invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin in Fall 2026. Candidates must have a commitment to excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and master's level and a commitment to an active research program. Applicants whose work is compatible with existing research areas in the department are of particular interest, but those whose work can broaden the research scope of the department will also be considered. The usual teaching load is three courses per semester. The successful candidate will be expected to teach, maintain an active research program, and provide some service to the department and university. Applicants are encouraged to visit the department website at www.uttyler.edu/math to learn more about the university and the department.

Key Responsibilities

• Teaches 3 classes per semester
• Conducts an active research program
• Provides service to the department and university.
• Maintain regular on-campus presence.
• Attend departmental meetings.

Required Qualifications

• PhD in Mathematics
• Some teaching experience is also required
• Evidence of commitment to an active research program.

Other Information

About The University of Texas at Tyler
The University of Texas at Tyler is part of the prestigious University of Texas System that includes 14 institutions located throughout the state. Founded in 1971, UT Tyler today enrolls 10,000 students and consists of six colleges.

Designated an R2 research institution by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, UT Tyler supports our surrounding region through innovation intended to uplift communities, spearhead sustainability initiatives, preserve ecosystems and support entrepreneurship. UT Tyler has the highest Carnegie classification in East Texas.

Our beautiful Tyler campus features more than 200 acres nestled along a lake and surrounded by thick pine and oak forests, providing a picturesque location for study and recreation. We also offer instructional sites at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler and in Palestine, Longview, and Houston.

With more than 80 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs offered, UT Tyler provides a wealth of learning opportunities and dynamic programs.

For more information, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/about/.

Additional Information
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.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code Section 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

For more information regarding benefits offered by UT Tyler, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/offices/human-resources/employees/benefits.

EEO Statement
The University of Texas at Tyler is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

To apply, visit https://zahr-prd-candidate-ada.utshare.utsystem.edu/psp/ZAHRPRDADA/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=12&JobOpeningId=14175&PostingSeq=1