Position Description

 Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, Texas
Department of Mathematics
http://www.math.tcu.edu

The Department of Mathematics at Texas Christian University (TCU) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning in August 2026. We seek candidates ideally specializing in Statistics or Data Science, but all areas of mathematical research will be considered, and strong candidates from other fields are encouraged to apply. Current departmental research strengths in Statistics and Data Science include semiparametric methods, measurement error and latent variable modeling, and regularization techniques for small-sample problems. Other areas of active research in the department include Geometry, Topology, Operator Algebras, Number Theory, and Representation Theory of Lie Groups. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Statistics, Mathematics, or a closely related field by August 2026. Exceptional candidates may be considered for appointment at a higher rank.

Founded in 1873, TCU is a secular institution of approximately 13,000 students with a faculty devoted to excellence in research and teaching. TCU values highly engaged and interdisciplinary learning and community connection and engagement. The Department of Mathematics is a small, collegial unit, currently with 20 full-time faculty members. The department serves approximately 125 majors in Math, Actuarial Science, and Data Science and has a small graduate program offering Master’s and Doctoral degrees in Mathematics. The university is located within the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, a vibrant metropolitan area of about 8 million people.

Candidates should apply through MathJobs and must also submit information through the TCU HR system. For the application on MathJobs, please submit (a) an AMS cover sheet; (b) a cover letter; (c) a complete vita, including a list of publications; (d) a research plan; (e) a teaching statement specifically addressing your teaching style, classroom techniques, and assessment strategies; (f) copies of graduate transcripts; (g) three or more confidential letters of recommendation, at least one of which addresses the candidate’s teaching in detail; and (h) for applicants who have not completed a Ph.D., please also submit undergraduate transcripts. Candidates are strongly encouraged to describe in their application materials how they might support the university and department priorities described above. The posting in the TCU HR system can be found at https://jobs.tcu.edu (click here for a direct link). Here, candidates must fill out a brief application, which consists of contact information and the voluntary AA/EEO survey form, and upload a letter of application and their vita. This site also contains further information about TCU, the College of Science and Engineering, and Fort Worth. Applicants who have not submitted the required documents at both sites will not be considered.

Applicants who submit all materials by November 1, 2025, are guaranteed full consideration. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

As an AA/EEO employer, TCU recruits, hires, and promotes qualified persons in all job classifications without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnic origin, disability, genetic information, covered veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.