• Visiting Assistant Professor of Mathematics

    Sam Houston State University (Huntsville, TX)


    Requisition: 202500008F

    Hiring Salary/Recruiting Range:

    Salary commensurate with education and experience.

     

    Department: Dept of Mathematics and Statistics

    General Requirements:

    Candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to quality teaching and have evidence of past and/or present research.

    Nature & Purpose of Position/Usual Duties:

    One year appointment teaching all levels of mathematics courses and/or statistics courses. Duties include 12 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.

    Other Specifications/Instructions for the Position:

    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. For more information about the department, visit our website: http://www.shsu.edu/academics/mathematics-and-statistics

     

    The review of candidates will begin on 3/1/2025 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.

    Educational Requirements for the Position (Faculty Positions Only):

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