University of Arkansas, Department of Mathematical Sciences

Position ID:

319-VAP [#29357, R0092438]

Position Title:

Visiting Assistant Professor

Position Type:

Non tenure-track faculty

Position Location:

Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701, United States of America

Subject Areas:

Geometry, Topology

Appl Deadline:

2026/12/01 23:59:59 (posted 2026/10/26, listed until 2026/12/01)

Position Description:

The Department of Mathematical Sciences in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas invites applications for non-tenure track Visiting Assistant Professor to start in August 2027. This position is a standard nine-month faculty appointment. This is an annual appointment with the potential of renewal of up to three years. The opportunity for reappointment will be based on performance and continued need.

This Visiting Assistant Professor position involves teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level and performing research activity leading to publication, engaging in creative and/or scholarly activities in support of the Geometry and Topology group at the Department of Mathematical Sciences at the University of Arkansas. Research interests include Low-dimensional Topology, Symplectic and Contact Topology, Quantum Topology, as well as Geometric and Combinatorial Group Theory. Additionally, serving on various faculty- and student-oriented committees, providing service on campus an in related professional organizations, and participating in faculty governance in the department and on campus.

Duties will include: • 40% Teaching • 40% Research • 20% Service

Minimum Qualifications: · PhD in Mathematics from an accredited institution of higher education conferred by the date of initial appointment. · An active research agenda and output that supports areas within the Geometry and Topology research group.

Preferred Qualifications: • Some experience teaching mathematics at the college level. • Demonstrated high-quality research publications • Demonstrated engagement with the broader mathematical research community • Demonstrated potential for external funding

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Contact: Jeremy Van Horn-Morris

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