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Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful, natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a student population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging.

SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career including a superior benefit package, competitive salaries and a flexible work environment fostering work/life balance.

Position Information

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Position Title: Visiting Assistant Professor of Mathematics- 2 Positions to be Filled

Requisition: 202600054F

Rank: Visiting Assistant Professor

FLSA status: Exempt

Hiring Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Position Type: Full-Time Non-Tenure Track

College: College of Science & Engineering Technology

Department: Dept of Mathematics and Statistics

Open Date: 04/28/2026

Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job

One year appointment teaching mathematics courses and/or statistics courses. Duties include 12 credit hours of teaching each Fall and Spring semester totaling 24 hours of teaching per academic year. Courses will be made up of 3 and/or 4 credit hour courses taught face-to-face on main campus. One year appointment with possible reappointment, pending funding and evaluations.

Educational Requirements for the Position

Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Mathematics or closely related field. Applicants from all areas of mathematics are encouraged to apply.

Other Requirements for the Position

Candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to quality teaching.

Special Instructions Summary

Sam Houston State University is a comprehensive public institution of higher education located in historic Huntsville, 60 miles north of Houston. The University has an enrollment of about 21,000 students. In 2022, SHSU received new designations as a High Research Activity Institution (R2 status) by the Carnegie Commission.

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics has 28 tenured or tenure-track faculty in mathematics, mathematics education, and statistics. The BA, BS, and MS degrees are offered in Mathematics. In addition, the MA degree is offered in Mathematics. The MS degree is offered in Statistics and Data, along with a BS in Data Science, and Statistics minors at the undergraduate level. The department is actively involved in undergraduate research and developing innovative teaching methods that encourage students to be more actively engaged in the study of mathematics.

The review of candidates will begin on 5/1/2026 and will continue until the position is filled. The letter of recommendations are optional for submission of your application. However, three letters of recommendations are required for hiring. Please note: References provided in the References section of the application will receive an automated email reference request at the time the application is submitted.

Open Until Filled: Yes