Assistant Teaching Professor in Advanced Undergraduate Mathematics
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Position Title:
Assistant Teaching Professor in Advanced Undergraduate MathematicsAppointment Type:
FacultyJob Description:
The Department of Mathematics in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Iowa State University invites applications for a new faculty member at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor. The primary duties for this position consist of teaching courses at the level of advanced undergraduate mathematics including but not limited to: Calculus 1 Calculus 2 Calculus 3 Differential Equations Proof-Based Linear Algebra and majors level courses in the discipline of the instructor.
The successful candidate will be responsible for high-quality undergraduate education in these courses. Initial appointment is 3 years beginning 8/16/2026 teaching 3 courses per semester (75% full-time equivalency 9-month faculty position). Renewal parameters are determined by performance and department need. A person holding this position will engage and support the majors in the Department of Mathematics as well as help recruit new majors. Term faculty members are not eligible for tenure but have the potential to be reviewed for advancement into senior term faculty ranks.
A successful candidate will have an excellent record in teaching courses in advanced undergraduate mathematics. They will also have a record of proficiency with software systems such as ALEKS MyLabs and Canvas.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
PhD in Mathematics Applied Mathematics or related field
A record of three years of excellence in postsecondary teaching focused on advanced undergraduate mathematics
Preferred Qualifications:
A record of 5 years of excellence in postsecondary teaching
Excellent written communication skills
Experience working with graduate teaching assistants
Experience in course development
Experience working with mathematics majors and attracting new students to the major
Proficient with software systems such as ALEKS MyLabs and Canvas
Department/Program & College Description:
The Department of Mathematics resides in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences offering B.S. B.A. M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Mathematics and Applied Mathematics. The Department is also active in interdepartmental programs in Data Science at the undergraduate level as well as Bioinformatics and Computational Biology Human-Computer Interactions and Information Assurance at the graduate level. The teaching mission of the department includes substantial numbers of students whose programs of study are housed within the Colleges of Engineering and Business. A typical teaching load for full-time term faculty is 4 courses per semester. The Department of Mathematics has 45 faculty professionals 70 Ph.D. and M.S. students and approximately 170 B.S. students. We have strong research and educational programs in discrete mathematics algebra logic analysis and probability numerical analysis geometric analysis and PDEs. The department participates in many interdisciplinary research collaborations including partnerships with faculty in biosciences computer science and several engineering programs.
Department Unit/Website: Start Date:August 16 2026 To apply for this position please click Apply and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following. Documents are required to be submitted as four separate PDF files (one for each required item numbered below): 1) Letter of application that briefly discusses how the candidate meets each of the required and preferred qualifications 2) Curriculum Vitae or resume 3) Contact information for at least three references including name mailing address email address phone number and other pertinent information (References will not be contacted without prior notice to the candidate) 4) One-page statement describing your teaching experience and teaching philosophy as it relates to students in upper-level undergraduate mathematics. For guaranteed consideration please apply before April 15 2026. Position is open until filled.Proposed End Date or Length of Term:
May 15 2029Number of Months Employed Per Year:
09 Month Work PeriodTime Type:
Part timeApplication Instructions:
If you have questions regarding this application process please email or call or Toll Free: 1-.
Why Choose ISU
Iowa State Faculty enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits including medical and dental; as well as:
Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous leave plans
Onsite childcare (Ames Iowa)
Life insurance and long-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing programOriginal Posting Date:
March 26 2026Posting Close Date:
Job Requisition Number:
R18883
Required Experience:
Junior IC
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