Assistant Professor of Mathematics, General Faculty

Description

The University of Virginia’s Department of Mathematics invites applications for an Assistant Professor (General Faculty) expected to begin August 10, 2026. We are particularly interested in candidates who would like to contribute to the leadership of our teaching mission in the lower division and whose career focus is on teaching and learning mathematics. The core responsibilities of this position include teaching up to six courses per year (three each during the spring and fall terms). Additional duties will likely include serving as a mentor for graduate TAs, providing leadership in our teaching mission, and coordinating the department’s Calculus I & II course offerings, with a course release for such coordination.  This is a continuing three-year, tenure-ineligible appointment with the possibility (but not the guarantee) of renewal.

The Department of Mathematics' General Faculty team is a dynamic group that works together to implement evidence-based teaching practices in order to improve student outcomes in coordinated introductory mathematics courses. Opportunities to participate in graduate TA professional development and / or and re-design efforts to improve existing courses might be available.

Qualifiations

Minimum qualifications

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Mathematics, Mathematics Education, or related field by the start of the appointment and have at least 2 years of teaching experience in Mathematics at the time of appointment, inclusive of teaching done as a graduate student.

Preferred qualifications.

Desirable qualifications include experience coordinating multi-section courses, experience working in a team environment, experience working with students from a wide variety of backgrounds, experience mentoring / developing graduate TAs, and familiarity with the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) in mathematics.

Application Instructions

To apply, click on Interfolio  and submit the following documents :

A cover letter describing your background in the teaching and learning of mathematics and why you are interested in this position. (1-2pp)

A curriculum vitae with the contact information for at least three references.

A teaching portfolio containing, for example, a personal teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching effectiveness, descriptions of previous curriculum design, etc.

In addition, please submit the following required documents electronically through www.MathJobs.org :

1.     A cover letter describing your background in the teaching and learning of mathematics and why you are interested in this position.

2.     An AMS Standard Cover Sheet.

3.     A curriculum vitae.

4.     A teaching portfolio containing, for example, a personal teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching effectiveness, descriptions of previous curriculum design, etc.

5.     Three letters of reference that address teaching.

Review of applications begins on December 8th and will continue until the position is filled. We will only consider complete applications.

Questions about the application process should be directed to Richard Haverstrom, rkh6j@virginia.edu. The university will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.

Questions about this position should be directed to Professor James Rolf at jsr2pz@virginia.edu