Arkansas Tech University, Mathematics

Position ID:
ATU-APM [#29426]
Position Title:
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
Position Type:
Tenured/Tenure-track faculty
Position Location:
Russellville, Arkansas 72801, United States of America
Subject Area:
Mathematics
Appl Deadline:
2026/11/25 11:59:00 (posted 2026/11/04, listed until 2026/11/25)
Position Description:
   

Position Description

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Position Summary The Department of Mathematical and Physical Sciences invites applications for the position of a 9-month tenure track Assistant Professor of mathematics. The position carries a teaching load of 12 credit hours of lower and upper division classes in mathematics and statistics per semester, performing scholarly activities and research with undergraduate students and serving the department, institution, and community, as assigned by the department head. The department currently consists of fifteen faculty members and eleven instructors. Candidates must have a Ph. D. in mathematics or a closely related field by the time of appointment in August 2027. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence and student interaction through advising and student organizations.

This position is not eligible for work authorization or visa sponsorship. 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. Essential Duties and Responsibilities - Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in mathematics and statistics. - Effectively advise students. - Engage students in high impact learning practices. - Involve undergraduates in research projects or experiential learning. - Identify specific prospects for on-campus collaboration with other disciplines.

Minimum Qualifications & Preferred Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:

- Ph. D. in mathematics or closely related field.

- Excellent oral & written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications: - Evidence of quality teaching and scholarship. - Evidence of developing, supporting and/or implementing effective teaching and instructional technologies. - Evidence of, or ability to, establish an extramurally funded undergraduate research program.

- Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, coordinating, or assessing high-impact practices (e.g., internships, service learning, undergraduate research, learning communities, first-year experiences, capstone projects, study abroad, peer mentoring).

- Demonstrated experience developing durable skills such as communication, critical thinking, teamwork, problem-solving, professionalism, leadership, or adaptability. Location, Environment, & Physical Demands Main Campus, Russellville, AR

Arkansas Tech University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status in its programs and activities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to these characteristics.

Employer Arkansas Tech University (AR) Address 105 W O Street

Russellville, Arkansas, 72801 Phone (479) 968-0396 Website https://www.atu.edu

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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/stem/cmp/mathematics/