Sam Houston State University, Mathematics and Statistics

675 22282Position ID: SHSU-VAP [#22282]
Position Title: Visiting Assistant Professor
Position Type: Non tenure-track faculty
Position Location: Huntsville, Texas 77341, United States [map] sort by distance
Subject Area: Mathematics or closely related area
Application Deadline: finished (2023/03/24, finished 2023/11/09, listed until 2023/09/24)
Position Description:    

*** this position has been closed and new applications are no longer accepted. ***

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Sam Houston State University seeks applications for multiple Visiting Assistant Professor of Mathematics position, to begin in the Fall 2023 semester. 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. One year appointment with possible reappointment, pending funding. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Mathematics or closely related field. Applicants from all areas of mathematics are encouraged to apply. Candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to quality teaching and have evidence of past and/or present research.

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 Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and as a High Research Activity Institution (R2 status) by the Carnegie Commission.

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics has 29 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, along with 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 4/1/2023 and will continue until the position is filled. Submit, through our posting on mathjobs.org, as well as our required internal site https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/34501

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code § 51.215.


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Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Sam Houston State University
Hunstville, TX 77341-2206