University of Memphis, Mathematical Sciences

Position ID:

2218-VAP [#28554, 576]

Position Title:

Visiting Assistant Professor, Mathematics

Position Type:

Non tenure-track faculty

Position Location:

Memphis, Tennessee 38152, United States of America

Subject Areas:

Applied Mathematics; Combinatorics; Dynamical Systems; Functional Analysis; Topology

Appl Deadline:

none (posted 2026/06/26)

Position Description:

VISITING ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, MATHEMATICS

The Department of Mathematical Sciences at the University of Memphis invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor position. This is a non-tenure track position for a fixed one-year period, with a target start date in August 2026 running through June 2027.

Duties include carrying out a collaborative or independent research program in one of the Department's research areas, evidenced by publishing articles, attending conferences, and giving research talks; teaching a 2/1 course load for the academic year, 9-11 credit hours per year; and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students. Health insurance benefits are included.

The position is contingent upon available funding and is for a one-year term, with the possibility of renewal. All strong candidates in one of the Department's research areas are encouraged to apply, particularly those with potential for collaboration with one or more of our faculty members.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Minimum Qualifications:

Ph.D. in Mathematics completed before the position start date.

Adequate English skills sufficient to allow teaching mathematics at all levels of instruction.

Preferred Qualifications:

The potential research and ability to function in one of the mathematics research areas of the Department will receive primary consideration.

Ability to bridge multiple research areas.

Evidence of the ability to teach effectively in a classroom setting.

Research Areas:

Applied Mathematics, including Partial Differential Equations and Control Theory

Combinatorics, including Graph Theory and Algebraic and Additive Combinatorics

Dynamical Systems

Functional Analysis

Topology, including Low Dimensional Topology and Knot Theory

To apply, complete an application through the University of Memphis posting at: https://ibqajb.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/576

Applications must include a cover letter, research and teaching statements, curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference. Applicants should directly upload all materials apart from the letters of reference and provide contact information for their references, who will be contacted with instructions for uploading their letters directly into the system.

To receive full consideration, completed applications should be received by June 30, 2026, but later applications will continue to be considered until the review process is finished.

For questions regarding the position, please contact:

Dr. Ben McCarty Ben.McCarty@memphis.edu

The University of Memphis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

We are not accepting applications for this job through MathJobs.Org right now. Please apply at https://ibqajb.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/576 .

Contact: Dr. Ben McCarty

Email: email address

Postal Mail:

: University of Memphis
Attn: Search Committee
Department of Mathematical Sciences
373 Dunn Hall
3725 Norriswood Ave.
Memphis, TN 38152
United States

Web Page: https://www.memphis.edu/msci/