Trinity College, Mathematics
Position ID:
Trinity-DORWARTVAP [#28175]
Position Title:
Harold L. Dorwart Visiting Assistant Professor
Position Type:
Postdoctoral
Position Location:
Hartford, Connecticut 06106, United States of America
Subject Areas:
Scientific Computation, Numerical Analysis
Appl Deadline:
2026/03/13 23:59:59 (posted 2026/02/27, listed until 2026/08/27)
Position Description:
Position Description
The Department of Mathematics at Trinity College invites applications for the Harold L. Dorwart Visiting Assistant Professorship in Mathematics. This is a three-year, non-renewable position, to begin July 1, 2026. It offers a competitive salary and modest monetary support for travel related to research and teaching development. The teaching load is four undergraduate courses per year. A Ph.D. in mathematics is required, along with evidence of superior teaching performance and a strong potential for research. Candidates who have the experience or potential of involving undergraduate students in their research will be given special consideration as will those whose research fits broadly into the area of scientific computation and numerical analysis. We are seeking candidates who demonstrate a clear commitment to undergraduate education and research in a diverse community. There is no closing date for applications; however, only those completed by March 13, 2026 will be guaranteed full consideration. A complete application consists of a letter of application explaining the candidate’s interest in and fit with the position, a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy that addresses teaching to a diverse student audience, a research summary that addresses how the candidate will involve undergraduate students in their research, and three letters of reference, at least one of which must address teaching effectiveness. Please submit all application materials through MathJobs (www.mathjobs.org). Trinity is a highly selective, independent, nonsectarian liberal arts institution located in the capital city of Hartford, Connecticut. The college maintains a rigorous academic profile complemented by a vibrant co-curricular program. With more than 2,100 full-time undergraduate students, representing forty-three states and ninety-one countries, we consider our location in a culturally and socioeconomically diverse capital city to be among Trinity’s most distinctive assets; and we cultivate strong connections with our surrounding neighbors and with institutions and organizations throughout Hartford and the region. As a preeminent liberal arts college in an urban setting, Trinity College prepares students to be bold, independent thinkers who lead transformative lives. Please note that applicants who require an H-1 B visa cannot be considered for temporary positions. Applicants for non-tenure-track, temporary positions who require sponsorship for visas other than an H-1 B visa will be required to pay all costs associated with visa applications.Application Materials Required:
- Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research statement
- Teaching statement
- Three or more reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site
)
- And anything else requested in the position description.
Further Info:
8602972284
Department of Mathematics
Trinity College
300 Summit Street
Hartford, CT 06106
Trinity College
300 Summit Street
Hartford, CT 06106