Sam Houston State University, Mathematics and Statistics

675 28418
Position ID:
SHSU-VAP2026 [#28418, 202600054F]
Position Title:
Visiting Assistant Professor
Position Type:
Postdoctoral
Position Location:
Huntsville, Texas 77341, United States of America
Appl Deadline:
2026/06/05 23:59:59 (posted 2026/05/11, listed until 2026/07/31)
Position Description:
   

Position Description

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at SHSU announces a one-year appointment teaching mathematics courses and/or statistics courses. Duties include 12 credit hours of teaching each Fall and Spring semester totaling 24 hours of teaching per academic year. Courses will be made up of 3 and/or 4 credit hour courses taught face-to-face on main campus. The position is a one-year appointment with possible reappointment, pending funding and evaluations. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Mathematics or closely related field. Applicants from all areas of mathematics are encouraged to apply. Candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to quality teaching. 

Sam Houston State University is a comprehensive public institution of higher education located in historic Huntsville, 60 miles north of Houston. The University has an enrollment of about 21,000 students. In 2022, SHSU received new designations as a High Research Activity Institution (R2 status) by the Carnegie Commission. 

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics has 28 tenured or tenure-track faculty in mathematics, mathematics education, and statistics. The BA, BS, and MS degrees are offered in Mathematics. In addition, the MA degree is offered in Mathematics. The MS degree is offered in Statistics and Data, along with a BS in Data Science, and Statistics minors at the undergraduate level. The department is actively involved in undergraduate research and developing innovative teaching methods that encourage students to be more actively engaged in the study of mathematics. For more information about the department, visit our website: ​​Department of Mathematics and Statistics​

The review of candidates will begin on 5/1/2026 and will continue until the position is filled: https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/46735 

Beginning Date: 08/12/2026 

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215. 

Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Teaching statement
  • Transcripts
  • Three reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site help popup)
And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:
https://www.shsu.edu/academics/colleges/science-engineering-technology/mathemati
email address
936-294-1576
 
Search Committee
Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Sam Houston State University
Hunstville, TX 77341-2206