The University of Dallas, Mathematics
Position ID:
UD-PDTF [#27166, 15714UD]
Position Title:
Postdoctoral Teaching Fellow in Mathematics
Position Type:
Postdoctoral
Position Location:
Irving, Texas 75062, United States of America
Subject Area:
Mathematics
Starting Date:
2026/08/19
Appl Deadline:
2025/12/15 11:59PM
(posted 2025/09/29, listed until 2026/04/30)
(posted 2025/09/29, listed until 2026/04/30)Position Description:
Position Description
The University of Dallas, Constantin College of Liberal Arts, invites new or recent mathematics doctoral recipients to apply for a full-time faculty position as a Postdoctoral Teaching Fellow for a term of two years, beginning in the Fall of 2026. The unique emphasis for this position is to provide experience in teaching mathematics using inquiry-based learning methods. The successful candidate will teach at least one course each semester using these methods. The mathematics department has a long, well-established history of using inquiry-based learning in many of its course offerings, both for majors and non-majors. Financial support may be available for attending conferences focused on inquiry-based methods in mathematics. The start date for this position is August 19, 2026. Further information about the department can be found at https://udallas.edu/academics/programs/mathematics/index.php .The primary responsibilities for this position are:
• Teach three courses each semester that support both the mathematics major and the university core curriculum.
• Prepare for each class meeting, lead classroom discussion, grade assignments and exams, and assign grades in each course.
• Hold regular office hours and attend monthly department meetings.
Applicants must have earned a Ph.D. in any area of mathematics, applied mathematics, or statistics by Fall 2026 and should not have earned their degree earlier than 2025. Applications must include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a statement on teaching, and three letters of recommendation. Please indicate in your cover letter your interest in an inquiry-based teaching position and your professional goals after the completion of the postdoctoral appointment. Applications completed by December 15 will receive full consideration. Applications may be submitted through mathjobs and will also need to be submitted online at https://hr.udallas.edu/apply/.
The University of Dallas is a premier Catholic liberal arts university that seeks to educate the whole person, encouraging its students to pursue wisdom, truth and virtue as the proper and primary ends of education. All employees are expected to support the university’s Mission, which is informed by the Apostolic Constitution Ex corde Ecclesiae, the Catholic Church’s governing document on Catholic universities. The University of Dallas is known for its nationally ranked Core Curriculum, exceptional post-graduation outcomes, and some of the happiest students in the country.
The University of Dallas provides competitive pay and benefits, including eligibility to participate in medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; employee events; a health and wellness program; a free fitness center; competitive leave programs; tuition waiver, tuition exchange for employees and their families; and matching retirement plan contributions.
The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from individuals who will enhance our community and advance our Mission.
Application Materials Required:
- Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Teaching statement
- Three reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site )
- And anything else requested in the position description.
Further Info:
972-721-5175
1845 E. Northgate Dr.
Irving, TX 75062
Irving, TX 75062