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Texas State University-San Marcos, Department of Mathematics

Position ID:
915-ASSTFOI [#27905]
Position Title:
Assistant Professor of Instruction in Mathematics
Position Type:
Non tenure-track faculty
Position Location:
San Marcos, Texas 78666, United States of America
Subject Areas:
Analysis, Topology, Algebra, Combinatorics, Statistics, Logic, and Mathematics Education
Appl Deadline:
2026/03/16 23:59:59 (posted 2025/12/19)
Position Description:
   

Position Description

The Mathematics Department at Texas State University seeks outstanding educators to contribute to its teaching mission by inviting applicants for multiple Assistant Professor of Instruction positions beginning in Fall 2026. An Assistant Professor of Instruction is a full-time, nine-month faculty position in a promotion eligible track. The instructional faculty appointment is aligned with Texas State University’s commitment to enhancing its capacity and productivity in teaching, learning, and instructional contributions. The primary responsibility and workload of an instructional faculty member is to provide effective teaching. In addition to instruction, appointments may include responsibility for service through course or program coordination, professional outreach, committee membership, and other activities aligned with instructional activities and outcomes. 

About the Department of Mathematics 
We are a growing department with a wide range of research strengths in Analysis, Topology, Algebra, Combinatorics, Statistics, Logic, and Mathematics Education. The department has two Ph.D. programs in mathematics and mathematics education as well as several master’s programs. The department strives to create a welcoming environment that invites students from a range of backgrounds to succeed in mathematics. We particularly invite applicants who are excited to mentor a wide variety of students, both graduate and undergraduate. The department is dedicated to supporting its junior faculty through mentoring and university-wide programs.

Required qualifications for the position are:
  • A Master’s degree or higher in Mathematics, Statistics, Mathematics Education or a closely related field with at least 18 graduate hours in mathematics. Candidates whose degree is in a closely related field must meet SACS accreditation standards to teach in a mathematics department.
  • Significant undergraduate teaching experience as an instructor of record (or comparable experience).
  • Demonstrated competence in teaching mathematics.
Preferred qualifications are:
  • A Ph.D. in Mathematics or a related area.
  • A documented record of effectiveness in classroom instruction.
  • An ability to contribute to departmental missions related to instruction both in and outside of the classroom.
  • Ability to teach statistics courses or courses involving scientific computing.

To be considered for the position, applicants are required to submit the following application materials through the university website, https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/55583

  • Cover letter,
  • Curriculum vitae,
  • Unofficial transcripts (all in one document),
  • Teaching statement (maximum two pages of text, not including supporting materials such as sample class activities, observation letters, or evaluations), and
  • Three reference letters, (at least) one of which explicitly addressing teaching 

To ensure full consideration, all materials listed above should arrive by March 15, 2026. However, we shall continue to accept applications until the close date of April 15, 2026. Please clearly address how you meet all criteria in your application materials.

Texas State University is home to more than 44,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor. A member of the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing student population for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world. Bolstered by research with relevance and innovation in creative and scholarly work in a full range of academic disciplines, Texas State seeks outstanding candidates for a variety of faculty positions.

Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

This position may conduct research on critical infrastructure depending on the research focus of a hire. Consistent with the requirements of the State of Texas, individuals conducting research on critical infrastructure will be subject to pre-employment, and then subsequent routine background checks/cybersecurity screenings. Employment will at all times be contingent upon the successful completion of these screenings in accordance with State and University requirements.


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Texas State University-San Marcos
Department of Mathematics
601 University Drive
San Marcos, TX 78666
Web Page: http://www.math.txstate.edu/