Assistant Professor of Mathematics
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Transylvania University () a top-tier independent residential liberal arts college in Lexington Kentucky invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Mathematics. This is a tenure-track position teaching in-person classes beginning August 27 2026. Transylvania University recognizes that a diverse and inclusive community is essential to the fulfillment of our mission as a liberal arts institution. To that end we seek to attract a diverse faculty skilled in the scholarship of teaching research and mentorship of students from a variety of backgrounds.
Job Responsibilities:
The mathematics program is an exclusively undergraduate program that emphasizes innovative hands-on teaching in small class settings. The teaching load consists of three courses per term plus one short-term course in May (3-3-1) that offers additional opportunities for travel courses team-taught courses and other more experimental classroom endeavors. Faculty are expected to teach across the curriculum from introductory to advanced courses. Occasional contributions to First-Year programing and service as an academic adviser are also expected. Other responsibilities include academic scholarship/ professional activity preferably involving undergraduate students and service to the university through various committee appointments. The university also has an excellent faculty development program that competitively funds faculty (and student) scholarly research and artistic projects.
Qualifications:
A Ph.D. in mathematics statistics or a related field is required by the start date. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching in a liberal arts setting as well as ongoing scholarly engagement ideally with opportunities for collaboration with students. All research areas will be considered but a specialization in applied and computational mathematics statistics probability or data science is preferred. Preference will also be given to candidates with undergraduate teaching experience. The candidate must demonstrate a commitment to continuing their own professional work along with a commitment to teaching interdisciplinary dialogue and working collaboratively with other faculty and with students both within the Mathematics Program and across disciplines within a liberal arts environment.
To begin the application process submit one PDF that contains your curriculum vitae your unofficial graduate transcripts and statements of teaching and research philosophies. Candidates are encouraged in their cover letter to identify their strengths and experiences in creating an inclusive academic community. This PDF along with your cover letter which will be uploaded separately may be submitted by following the job openings link at If you are selected to move forward in the application process you will be asked to provide official graduate transcripts and letters of recommendation at a later date. Send questions specific to this search to Dr. Michael Kelly search committee chair at Review of applications will begin on October 1 2025 and will continue until an appointment is made.
Transylvania University is ranked in the top 15 percent of the nations four-year colleges by the Princeton Review which cites its community-driven personalized approach to a liberal arts education through 49 majors and 40 minors. Founded in 1780 it is the 16th oldest institution of higher learning in the country with approximately 1000 students.
Transylvania University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to enhancing the diversity of the university community. In support of this goal we seek qualified candidates with a wide range of backgrounds perspectives and experiences. We embrace diversity and encourage all who are interested to apply.
Employment Type
Full-Time
