Arkansas Tech University, Mathematics

Position ID:

ATU-VAPM [#28344]

Position Title:

Visiting Assistant Professor of Mathematics

Position Type:

Non tenure-track faculty

Position Location:

Russellville, Arkansas 72801, United States of America

Subject Areas:

PhD in Mathematics, Math Education, Statistics, or a closely related field (ABD is considered)

Appl Deadline:

2026/07/15 23:59:59 (posted 2026/04/17, listed until 2026/10/17)

Position Description:

Visiting Assistant Professor of Mathematics

About Arkansas Tech Founded in 1909, Arkansas Tech University is a comprehensive public institution with a rich history, maintaining regional accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and classification as a Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) level III institution. ATU was ranked the No. 1 regional public university in Arkansas by U.S. News and World Report in 2021-22 and 2022-23 and CollegeNET recognizes ATU as the No. 1 institution in Arkansas on its Social Mobility Index. Since 2019, Arkansas Tech has been the host institution for the prestigious Arkansas Governor’s School. The 559-acre Russellville campus, located in the scenic Arkansas River Valley between the Ozark and Ouachita Mountains, is just one hour from the capital city of Little Rock. Russellville features a charming blend of historic and modern architecture as well as the recreational opportunities provided by Lake Dardanelle and several state parks. Offering more than 100 undergraduate degree programs and more than 40 graduate degree and certificate programs across five academic colleges and two campuses, Arkansas Tech strives to provide a solid educational foundation for life-long learning to a diverse community.

Position Summary We invite applications for a one-year, non-tenure-track appointment to teach undergraduate courses in mathematics and other duties as assigned for the 2026-2027 academic year. The appointment could be potentially renewed for up to two more years. The position carries a teaching load of 15 credit hours per semester and will start in August 2026. Candidates must have a PhD in mathematics, mathematics education, statistics, or a closely related field by the time of appointment (Candidates who are ABD will be considered for this position). The Department of Mathematical and Physical Sciences has 26 full-time faculty, adjuncts, and two staff members who offer Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Engineering Physics programs and service courses to the university. Arkansas Tech offers an attractive fringe benefit package including medical, dental, and life insurance, and participation in TIAA-CREF retirement plans.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities • Develop and teach undergraduate mathematics courses (such as calculus I and II, precalculus, etc.) in the Department of Mathematical and Physical Sciences • Engage students in high-impact learning practices. • Provide impactful departmental, college, university, and professional service to the university, community, and state.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities • Knowledge – command of academic discipline and teaching pedagogy • Skills – organization, leadership, communication • Abilities – responsive, collegial

Required Qualifications • PhD in Mathematics, Math Education, Statistics, or a closely related field (ABD is considered).

Preferred Qualifications • Excellent oral & written communication skills. • Evidence of assessment methods that facilitate continuous improvement in teaching. • Evidence of teaching excellence at the university level. • Experience with online instruction. • Experience using a variety of technology and software applications in the classroom.

What to Submit Applicants should submit a letter of application that addresses the qualifications listed above and includes a curriculum vitae, copies of transcripts, and contact information for three professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Email all application materials to Dr. Hamed Shojaei, Head of the Department of Mathematical and Physical Sciences at hshojaei@atu.edu.

This position is subject to a pre-employment criminal background check. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. This position is not eligible for work authorization or visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment without the need for employer sponsorship, now or in the future.

Arkansas Tech University is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, age, national origin, religion, veteran status, genetic information, or disability.

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Contact: Dr. Hamed Shojaei

Email: email address

Postal Mail:

: 1811 N Boulder Ave.
Russellville, AR, 72801

Web Page: https://www.atu.edu/mathematics/