Position Description

Scope of Job:

The School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences (SMSS) at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) invites applications for two tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in Mathematics, to begin in Fall 2026, one based on the Edinburg campus and one on the Brownsville campus.

We seek candidates with strong research potential in any area of Mathematics.

Successful candidates will be expected to develop and maintain a productive, independent research program that has the potential to attract extramural funding, actively contribute to departmental and programmatic growth, and demonstrate excellence in teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Faculty in these positions are also expected to strengthen and complement the School’s Ph.D. program and to contribute to the academic and local community through mentorship, collaboration, and service consistent with the mission of UTRGV.

 We seek applicants who are dedicated to serving The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s student body as an Assistant Professor of the School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences beginning in the 2026-2027 academic year.

About UTRGV:

UTRGV serves the Rio Grande Valley and beyond via an innovative and unique multicultural education dedicated to student access and success. By championing leading research, healthcare, and application of university discoveries, we support sustainable development, community engagement, and well-being.  The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) is committed to building and sustaining a highly qualified and talented faculty to pursue excellence in everything that we do, including teaching, research, and service.

Drawing on our unique identity as the leading Hispanic-Serving Institution in a bilingual and bicultural environment, UTRGV will promote student access and success by building from strength in education and creating a vibrant campus experience. By 2027, we will accelerate transformation in the Rio Grande Valley and beyond by driving meaningful advancements in research and creative works, expanding access to high-quality and affordable healthcare, and fostering authentic community engagement and integration.

UTRGV is a distributed campus, one university spanning four counties and multiple locations. Our purpose is to be a university for the entire Rio Grande Valley and beyond. Over 91% of the students enrolled at UTRGV identify as Hispanic, making UTRGV one of the top 3 universities with the highest percentage of Hispanic students. For additional information, please visit UTRGV website.

The School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences (SMSS) at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) comprises over 40 tenured and tenure-track faculty actively engaged in research across pure and applied mathematics, statistics, and mathematics education. The School offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in Mathematics and Statistics, including a Ph.D. in Mathematics and Statistics with Interdisciplinary Applications. Overall, SMSS has over 100 graduate students and around 280 undergraduate majors. With a strong focus on graduate education and high-quality research, SMSS plays an integral role in advancing the University’s goal of attaining Carnegie R1 status. For additional information, please visit the SMSS webpage.

SMSS is a multi-campus unit, with faculty and programs located in Edinburg and Brownsville; one position is based on the Edinburg campus and the other will be based on the Brownsville campus, a growing hub for research and academic excellence in South Texas.

How to apply:

Complete applications should be submitted online by following the links below:

FRGV1928 - Assistant Professor in the College of Sciences / School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences/Brownsville [Brownsville]

FRGV1930- Assistant Professor in the College of Sciences / School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences/ Edinburg [Edinburg]

Applications should be received by January 19, 2026, to receive full consideration. Evaluations of applicants will begin on January 20, 2026, and continue until the positions are filled. 

Minimum Qualifications:

 Ph.D. in Mathematics from an accredited institution (earned by the start date of the appointment).

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrated potential for independent research and scholarly productivity in Mathematics.
• Demonstrated potential for effective teaching and mentoring of students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels in Mathematics.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Postdoctoral research experience demonstrating continued scholarly development.
• Evidence of an active and productive research program with a record of, or clear potential for, publication in high-quality journals.
• Demonstrated potential to secure extramural research funding.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in using technology, innovative pedagogy, or evidence-based instructional practices to enhance student learning.