"Assistant Teaching Professor of Mathematics"

Position Summary

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Villanova University welcomes applications for a continuing non-tenure-track position in Mathematics that begins in August 2026, at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor. The teaching load for the position is 12 credit hours per semester. In addition to teaching courses such as Calculus, Differential Equations, and Linear Algebra, our new colleague will have the opportunity to teach upper-level courses for Mathematics majors and minors.

Our department currently has 45 full-time faculty members and is known for its collegiality. Our faculty are engaged and supportive and strive to foster academic excellence. The Department provides a caring community in which students of all backgrounds can learn and succeed.

In addition to teaching, our new colleague is expected to advise undergraduate majors and contribute to the life of the department and the larger Villanova community through service. Examples of service opportunities include involvement in department committees, advising the Math Club or our AWM chapter, coordinating courses, and helping to organize department activities such as the Student Research Symposium, guest speakers, and various social events.

Villanova has recently strengthened its commitment to continuing non-tenure-track faculty members by making Assistant Teaching Professors eligible for promotion to Associate and Full Teaching Professor. Villanova also provides support for professional development and staying active in the field through conference attendance. For more information about the department, please visit us at https://www1.villanova.edu/university/liberal-arts-sciences/programs/mathematics-statistics.html.

Villanova is located 12 miles west of Philadelphia, the nation's sixth largest city and home to many historical and cultural attractions. There is easy access to the Philadelphia International Airport and to nearby cities such as New York and Washington, DC both by highway and by rail.

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University's mission and values.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach 12 credit hours (three or four course sections) per semester.
• Advise undergraduate Mathematics majors.
• Contribute to the department and university through service and participate in the life of the department.

Minimum Qualifications

Ph.D. in Mathematics or a related field;

A strong commitment to excellence in teaching. College-level teaching experience is preferred.

Special Message to Applicants

Applicants must apply online at https://jobs.villanova.edu/.

All applications are to include:

• Cover letter.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Copies of academic transcripts (undergraduate and graduate).
• At least three letters of recommendation (see more information below).
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Recent student teaching evaluations (if available)

For finalists, an official graduate transcript and a statement of contribution to Villanova's Mission and Enduring Commitments will be required.

An email will be sent to your references with a secure web link asking that they submit confidential letters of recommendation.

Review of applications begins upon receipt and continues until the position is filled. Applications that are complete by February 20, 2026 will receive full consideration.

Salary Posting Information

competitive