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Assistant Professor of Mathematics

Assistant Professor of Mathematics

University of North Texas System

Dallas, TX • On-site

Other

Posted 11 days ago

Job description

Assistant Professor of Mathematics

Apply now Job no: 513668
Work type: Faculty
Location: Dallas
Categories: Faculty - Liberal Arts/Social Sciences

Title: Assistant Professor of Mathematics

Employee Classification: Assoc Professor

Campus: University of North Texas - Dallas

Division: DAL-Academic Aff & Stdnt Success

SubDivision-Department: DAL-School of Lib Arts & Sciences

Department: DAL-Mathematics-514160

Job Location: Dallas

Salary: Commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility:

About Us - Values Overview

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.
 
We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.
 
Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.
 

Department Summary

The University of North Texas at Dallas (UNT Dallas) is part of the University of North Texas System, which also includes UNT Denton and UNT Health Fort Worth. UNT Dallas, which is a standalone university in southern Dallas, invites applications for a full-time faculty position in Mathematics, beginning Fall 2026. This tenure-track position is being offered at the Assistant Professor level. The successful candidate will be expected to achieve excellence in teaching and to participate in continued development of the UNT Dallas Department of Mathematics (Future: Department of STEM and Pre-Health Studies), which offers a B.A. with Secondary Teacher Certification and a B.S. in Mathematics.

Position Overview

Expectations for tenure-track faculty at UNT Dallas include excellent teaching, research, and service, resulting in contributions equivalent to a four-course load each semester. This workload expectation can be fulfilled through a combination of teaching, high-quality research and scholarship, service, and program development. Faculty are also expected to participate in such service activities as curriculum development, student recruiting and advising, program assessment, and committee leadership.
The ideal candidate will be committed to advancing UNT Dallas's Classroom to Career initiative-an innovative effort that bridges academic achievement and career readiness. This includes strengthening industry partnerships, embedding experiential learning (such as internships, research, and service learning) into the curriculum, integrating career and character competencies, and fostering AI fluency and essential power skills like communication, adaptability, teamwork, and leadership. The candidate should also support the development of new academic programs aligned with workforce needs and pathways to family-sustaining careers.

Minimum Qualifications

Ph.D. in Mathematics or other closely related field by start date
Evidence or demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching
Experience in teaching college level Mathematics courses
Demonstrated potential for excellence in scholarship
Demonstrated effective written, verbal, and team-building communication skills

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

We are particularly interested in student-centric, innovative, and energetic candidates who can help lead the development of UNT Dallas's Department of Mathematics through program development, student recruitment, and community outreach. We seek an experienced leader and Mathematician who can contribute to the Mathematics program by teaching a range of mathematics courses. This new faculty member is expected to develop an active research program with undergraduates and will also be responsible for advising student organizations and developing courses and programs.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, or Statistics.
  • Experience in using high impact teaching practices.
  • Demonstrated research productivity.
  • Experience supervising undergraduate research students.
  • Experience in curriculum development and developing interdisciplinary degree programs.
  • Experience in building and supervising student organizations.
  • Experience in developing and implementing STEM related service learning in curricular and co-curricular settings, and implementing activities that enable students to move from classroom to career.
  • Academic experience working with a wide-ranging student population.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

N/A

Job Duties

  • Teach the equivalent of four courses per semester.
  • Achieve excellence in teaching, research, and service.
  • Establish a research program preferably involving undergraduate students.
  • Participate in curriculum development, student recruiting and advising, program assessment, and committee work.
  • Other duties as assigned by administration.

Physical Requirements

  • Communicating with others to exchange information.
  • Lifting and Moving objects up to 20 pounds.
  • Moving self in various positions to perform tasks in tight and confined spaces.
  • Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

Environmental Hazards

  • No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

As required by teaching duties, service, and research.

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. Submit CV; letter of application outlining the applicant's interest, qualifications, and experience for the position; contact information for at least three professional references; and unofficial graduate transcripts to https://jobs.untsystem.edu/.
Statement of teaching interests, teaching philosophy, and student evaluations are encouraged to be submitted as optional materials, and can be included as part of the cover letter document. Questions can be directed to Dr. Joshua Goodson at joshua.goodson@untdallas.edu.
Zoom interviews of semi-finalists may be conducted. Finalists will be required to present a job talk and teaching demonstration.

Benefits

For information regarding our Benefits, click here.

EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -and takes actions to prevent - discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.

Advertised: 01 Apr 2026 Central Daylight Time
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