| The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Sam Houston State University seeks applications for two (2) Visiting Assistant Professor positions for the 2019 – 2020 academic year. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Mathematics or closely related field, a strong commitment to quality teaching, and be active in research. The position carries a standard teaching load of 18 credit hours per year, made up of 3 and 4 credit hour courses. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Applicants from all areas of mathematics are encouraged to apply. Sam Houston State University is a comprehensive public institution of higher education located in historic Huntsville, 60 miles north of Houston in the Piney Woods region of East Texas. The university has an enrollment of approximately 20,000. SHSU is classified as a “Doctoral Research University” by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education. In each of the last six years, the Chronicle of Higher Education has named the university a “Great College to Work For.” The Department of Mathematics and Statistics has 30 tenured or tenure track faculty positions in mathematics, mathematics education, and statistics. The BA, BS, MA, & MS degrees are offered in Mathematics. In addition, the MA degree is offered in Mathematics Education. The MS degree is offered in Statistics, along with Statistics minors at both the undergraduate & graduate levels. The Department is actively involved in undergraduate research. For more information about the mathematics department or positions visit http://www.shsu.edu/academics/mathematics-and-statistics. The review of candidates will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Submit through our posting on https://www.shsu.edu/dept/human-resources/employment/ a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, research statement, and at least three letters of reference, at least two of which address the candidate's research potential and at least one of which addresses the candidate's teaching. Please direct any questions to Taylor Martin at taylor.martin@shsu.edu Sam Houston State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Plan Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code 51.215. |