"Assistant Teaching Professor, Mathematics"

Position Summary

Applications are invited for the position of Assistant Teaching Professor. This is a one-year position with possibility of renewal in the Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematical Sciences at the University of Rhode Island to begin Fall 2026. We are seeking to attract a diverse pool of job applicants for this position.

The department has 16 research faculty members, 8 teaching faculty members, and 16 graduate teaching assistants. We offer programs leading to BA, BS, MS, and PhD degrees in mathematics, with applied mathematics options at all levels. We co-govern the Data Science Program, which houses a BA, BS, online graduate certificate, and online MS degree. The interdisciplinary nature of our department will provide the new faculty member with opportunities to interact with a broad range of colleagues in areas such as Oceanography, Computer Science, Statistics, Physics, Engineering, and Life Sciences.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities may include teaching a variety of undergraduate courses, coordinating multi-section courses, teaching large size classes, teaching general education courses aimed at students throughout the campus, and course and project development. Course development involves preparing exams and syllabi, maintaining online resources and participation in all aspects of the assessment cycle for courses. The course load is 24 credits per year with a mixture of 3-credit and 4-credit courses. In addition to other responsibilities, teaching faculty are expected to participate in department service activities as they pertain to their normal instructional responsibilities.

Required Qualifications

1. Master's or PhD in Mathematics or related field by the time of appointment, (August 2026).
2. Experience teaching college level mathematics courses.
3. Ability to become an effective teacher of mathematics at the undergraduate level.
4. Strong interpersonal and oral communication skills.
5. Proficiency in written communication skills.
6. Ability to engage students in the classroom.
7. Ability to make effective use of technology.
8. Ability to work with diverse groups/populations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in mathematics or related field.
• Evidence of ability to teach courses above freshman level.
• Interest in pedagogical methods for improving student success in undergraduate mathematics courses.
• Experience in course or project development.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please attach the following 5 (PDF) documents to your online Faculty Employment Application:

• (#1) Cover letter including a description of how your qualifications match the requirements for the position (as one complete document).
• (#2) Curriculum vitae.
• (#3) Statement of approach to effective teaching and instructional strategies for facilitating students' success in mathematics.
• (#4) Other document - evidence of excellence in teaching, e.g. sample teaching evaluations, classroom observation, or other supporting documents (as one complete document).
• (#5) Other Document - References - the names and contact information for three professional references who can address your teaching qualifications (as one complete document).

Please ask your referees to send a letter of reference directly to the Chair of the Search Committee, Robin Schipprit by application deadline.

To apply, visit https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/15861

Visit www.math.uri.edu for more information about the Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematical Sciences.

Union: AAUP - American Assoc of Univ Professors

Status: Academic Year, Full-time, Non-tenure-track, Limited

Department: Mathematics

The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by January 15, 2026.