STEM Education Postdoctoral Instructor Fellowship

College/School/Unit: College of Natural Sciences

Department: Department of Mathematics

Posted: Apr 13, 2026

Apply By: Open until filled

The Department of Mathematics at the University of Texas at Austin invites applications for a STEM Education Postdoctoral Fellowship supervised by Professor James Álvarez in the research area of mathematics education. The opening is for academic year 2026-2027. We are interested in candidates who will contribute to P-20 education initiatives through teaching, research, and service. The initial appointment will be for one year. The appointment will consist of a 1/1 teaching load per long semester with an anticipated start date of August 16, 2026. The annual salary is $60,000 annually with health and retirement benefits. Additionally, the sponsor will provide $3,000 annually for research travel.

The applications review process will start on April 13, 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a continuous basis until the position is filled.

Qualifications

Ph.D. by July 1, 2026 in mathematics education or a related field with the equivalent of a Master's degree in mathematics.

Application Instructions

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

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Teaching statement
4. Research statement
5. 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.)

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