"Lecturer/Assistant Professor of Instruction"

Lecturer/Assistant Professor of Instruction

College/School/Unit: College of Natural Sciences

Department: Mathematics

Posted: Oct 8, 2025

Apply By: Open until filled

Description

The Department of Mathematics at The University of Texas at Austin has openings for a professional-track (Lecturer/Assistant Professor of Instruction) teaching positions to begin Fall 2026. Primary duties are teaching undergraduate courses. A full-time load consists of three courses per long semester.

These are one-year positions with the possibility of renewal subject to performance and departmental needs. The number of positions depends on enrollment, so continued employment is not guaranteed. However, successful Lecturers and Assistant Professors of Instruction are routinely renewed from year to year. The starting salary for full-time load over both long semesters is $54,000 with health and retirement benefits.

A Ph.D. in mathematical sciences is required, although the rare exception may be made for applicants with special technical qualifications desired by the department. Previous teaching experience at the university level, commitment to quality teaching and good communication skills are also required. Special consideration may be given to applicants with experience and/or interest in working on course coordination/development, advising and other departmental needs.

Qualifications

Ph.D. by July 1, 2026.

Application Instructions

Application Materials Required: Interested applicants should apply and submit the following items online at this website:

1. Cover Letter that includes research area, qualifications, and contact information
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Teaching statement
4. Three letters of recommendation (to be submitted online by the reference writers at this site. Letter must be signed by the writer and on letterhead.)

The applications review process will start on January 1, 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a continuous basis until both position(s) are filled.

To apply, visit https://faculty.utexas.edu/career/171223