University of Wisconsin Whitewater, Department of Mathematics

Position ID:

UWWhitewater-TT [#27282, JR10004762]

Position Title:

Assistant Professor - Tenure-Track - Mathematics (Multiple Openings)

Position Type:

Tenured/Tenure-track faculty

Position Location:

Whitewater, Wisconsin 53190-1790, United States of America

Subject Area:

Mathematics

Starting Date:

2026/08/24

Salary Range:

Min $60,000

Appl Deadline:

2025/12/01 11:59PM help popup

(posted 2025/10/07)

Position Description:

Job Duties:

The Department of Mathematics in the College of Letters and Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater invites applications for two tenure-track Assistant Professor positions beginning August 2026. This is a full-time position with responsibilities for teaching undergraduate courses in Mathematics, maintaining an active research agenda, and providing service to the university, community, and profession. Research and teaching expertise should complement existing faculty expertise.

Job Details:

The successful candidate will be able to teach introductory mathematics courses, courses in the Core of the Mathematics major (see website: https://uww-public.courseleaf.com/undergraduate/letters-sciences/mathematics/) and upper-division courses within at least one of the Mathematics Major Emphases. The candidate will also be expected to pursue an active research agenda that results in publications and contributes to advancing the department, university, profession, and society. The candidate will also be expected to participate in service activities and embrace the principles of diversity and inclusion as a member of the university community.

Responsibilities:

Full-time teaching responsibilities include teaching twenty-four credits of undergraduate mathematics courses per year. Research expectations include publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at national or regional conferences. In addition, faculty members serve as advisors/mentors to students and are encouraged to engage students in undergraduate research or other scholarly and creative activities. Service responsibilities include committee service at the departmental, college, and university levels as well as participation in community organizations and the discipline as relevant to the candidate's expertise and interest. Faculty in the Department of Mathematics at UW-W are required to teach in-person. All students, faculty, and staff are required to ensure their materials are digitally accessible and utilize standard technology platforms supported by UW-Whitewater. Examples include, but are not limited to, Navigate, Canvas, and Microsoft Office applications – including Outlook, which is essential for university email communications and scheduling.

Department Information:

The UW-Whitewater Department of Mathematics is one of fifteen departments in the College of Letters and Sciences. The college offers more than sixty majors and minors, as well as nine pre-professional programs. More information about the college can be found at https://www.uww.edu/cls.

The Department of Mathematics offers a general mathematics major as well as a mathematics major with emphasis in one of three areas: actuarial science, secondary education, or statistics. More information regarding the programs offered can be found at https://uww-public.courseleaf.com/undergraduate/letters-sciences/mathematics . More information on the department, its faculty and students can be found at https://www.uww.edu/cls/departments/math.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Department:The Department of Mathematics

Compensation:

Well-qualified candidates can expect a minimum starting salary of $60,000 commensurate with the candidate's education, related experience, and qualifications. There may be additional opportunities to teach and earn a salary during the summer months.

UW System employees receive an excellent benefit package. To learn more about the UW System's comprehensive benefit package, review the UW System Employee Benefits Brochure.

Required Qualifications:

- Ph.D. in Mathematical Sciences is required. ABD candidates may apply but must have their degree completed by the contract start date in August 2026. If not, they will be hired on a one- year contract with the understanding that their degree will be completed before January 2027 in advance of their first scheduled review.

- Demonstrated commitment to teaching with an emphasis on promoting the success of undergraduate students, clear evidence of scholarly potential, commitment to working with inclusive populations and serving as an active member of the university community.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Demonstrated interest in undergraduate mentoring or outreach activities

- Demonstrated interest in using innovative pedagogies to engage students in mathematics

- Research and teaching expertise complements existing faculty expertise

- Leadership and service potential

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

- Ability to interact respectfully with people from diverse socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

- Willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations, including necessary training and drills.

How to Apply:

Only complete application packages will be considered. This includes online submission of the following documents:

- Cover letter/letter of interest

- Curriculum Vita

- Two-page reflective statement of teaching philosophy

- Two-to-five page research statement

- Names and contact information for three professional references (letters of recommendation may be solicited at a later time.)

- Copies of unofficial graduate transcripts (Official transcripts will be required if offered the position.)

Contact Information:

If you have questions regarding this recruitment or if you are unable to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact us at (262) 472-1024 or hr@uww.edu.

For questions regarding this position, please contact:

Dylan Spence

Assistant Professor, Mathematics

262-472-1399

spenced@uww.edu

To Ensure Consideration:

Applications received by December 1st, 2025, are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

CAMPUS INFORMATION:

UW-Whitewater is a thriving public university located in southeastern Wisconsin. It leads the way in providing world-class, affordable higher education programs to more students than neighboring regional comprehensives in the University of Wisconsin System. A collaborative team of 1,300 faculty and staff are devoted to the success of the university’s 11,500 students at its main and Rock County campuses. The team provides high-impact practices and academic programs — online and in person — from associate to doctoral levels. Recognized nationally for affordability, inclusion, and career development, UWW serves approximately one-third first-generation students and boasts strength in many areas, especially business and education. The campus and community embrace the Warhawk Family spirit, supporting the university’s arts and nationally recognized NCAA Division-III level championship athletics. As a proud institution of access, more than 10 percent of undergraduate students use the acclaimed Center for Students with Disabilities — a priority mission since the 1970s.

UW-Whitewater's campuses are located centrally near Milwaukee, Madison, and Chicago, offering easy access to the cultural and commercial opportunities of major metropolitan areas. Near both Lake Geneva and the Wisconsin Dells, the area attracts numerous visitors from across the country. Whitewater is a vibrant college community near the Kettle Moraine State Forest offering area residents seasonal outdoor enjoyment. The nearby Rock County campus is located in Janesville, a town of 60,000 located on the Rock River and known as Wisconsin’s Park Place.

ORGANIZATION INFORMATION:

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is part of the 13-campus Universities of Wisconsin (https://www.wisconsin.edu). Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(b) provides that applicants may indicate in writing that their identity should be kept confidential. In response to a public records request, the University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(a). Per Regent Policy Document 20-19, University of Wisconsin System Criminal Background Check Policy and Universities of Wisconsin Administrative Policy 1275 Recruitment Policies, UW-Whitewater requires criminal background checks as a contingency to employment. A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment. All final candidates must be asked, prior to hire, whether they have been found to have engaged in, are currently under investigation for, or left employment during an active investigation in which they were accused of sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks, these same sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also be asked. The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater requires that all employees be active participants in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills. For UW-Whitewater Campus safety information and crime statistics/annual Security Report, see  Annual Security and Fire Safety Report if you would like a paper copy of the report please contact the UW-Whitewater Police at 262-472-4660.

UW IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

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Contact: Dylan Spence, 262-472-1399

Email: email address

Postal Mail:

: Dylan Spence
Department of Mathematics
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
800 W Main St
Whitewater, WI 53190-1790

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