"Assistant Teaching Professor in Mathematics"

Job Details

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Assistant Teaching Professor

Mathematics, College of Letters, Arts and Sciences

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Who We Are

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is a premier educational institution that prides itself on academic excellence, research, and community engagement and is actively seeking a Assistant Teaching Professor in Mathematics to join our team! UCCS is committed to academic excellence, professional development, and fostering an environment that supports innovation and student success.

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Salary/Pay Range: $50,000 annually. Compensation will be commensurate upon experience and qualifications. This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime provisions.

Work Location: On-Site

Benefits at a Glance

Summary

The Department of Mathematics at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) invites applications for a full-time Assistant Teaching Professor starting August 2026. Duties include teaching twenty-four semester credit hours per academic year along with service in support of departmental goals in undergraduate education. This position will be responsible for teaching a minimum of 12 credit hours (two sections) per year of MATH 1030, College Algebra with Supplemental Instruction.

Applications must include a letter of application, a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a teaching statement, and three letters of recommendation, at least two highlighting teaching. The teaching statement should detail the experience in teaching mathematics courses, including a brief description of the courses taught, and discuss any innovative teaching approaches, if applicable. Applicants should submit these materials through the American Mathematical Society mathjobs.org system (https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/UCCS/ATP). In addition, the University of Colorado requires applications (except the letters of recommendation) to be submitted through its employment website (http://www.cu.edu/cu-careers). Applicants who do not apply through both sites will not be eligible for this position. For further information on the Department of Mathematics, visit https://uccs.edu/~math/.

Essential Functions

• The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:
• Classroom teaching, to include at least two sections per year of MATH 1030.
• Mentoring and academic advising of students.
• Serving on committees.
• Participating in department meetings.

Qualifications

• A master's degree in mathematics or a closely related field is required. The degree must be awarded by the start of the appointment.
• Experience teaching developmental courses is preferred.

Tentative Search Timeline

• Priority will be given to applications submitted by: January 27, 2026
• Potential interview dates: Starting the week of February 16, 2026.
• Potential start date: August 17, 2026.