Assistant Professor, Mathematics

Beaumont, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Summary

The Department of Mathematics at Lamar University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor beginning in the Fall 2026 semester. Applicants should have an earned PhD in Mathematics Mathematics Education or Statistics prior to the start date. These faculty will support participate in and enhance the current Masters of Science in Mathematics degree program as well as teach courses for undergraduate majors and engineering majors. We seek candidates with plans for continuing scholarly activity that include publication of research papers in peer-reviewed conferences and journals and/or submission of grants and contract proposals to various funding agencies. Faculty of Lamar University are also expected to participate in service opportunities at the department college and university levels (e.g. advising students serving as mentors to students participating in committees). Finally candidates should be prepared to teach any combination of courses in the undergraduate curricula in mathematics and teach masters courses. Tenure-stream faculty in the Department of Mathematics have a maximum teaching load of 12 credit-hours per semester.

Essential Job Functions

Implement effective teaching strategies.
Maintain an active research agenda that includes publication of research papers in peer-reviewed journals and/or submission of research grants.
Actively participate in academic service at the department college and university levels.

Minimum and Desired Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants should have an earned PhD in Mathematics or Statistics or be ABD and complete the degree within one year.

Supplemental Information

Key Competencies:

Excellent interpersonal verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to implement effective and innovative teaching strategies.
Ability to perform academic research in degree area of specialty.
Demonstrated commitment to service to the university profession and community.

Physical Requirements:Able to lift 25 lbs and be able to perform a variety of physical tasks including lifting bending stooping squatting stair climbing and walking between buildings.

Special Instructions:Application considered incomplete pending receipt of three letters of recommendation to also have attached: Teaching Philosophy Curriculum Vita Research/Teaching Statement Cover Letter

Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer

Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code Section 657.003.

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code 51.215 which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Job SummaryThe Department of Mathematics at Lamar University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor beginning in the Fall 2026 semester. Applicants should have an earned PhD in Mathematics Mathematics Education or Statistics prior to the start date. These faculty will support pa...