Adjunct Assistant Professor

Position Information

The Mathematics Department in the College of Science, the University of Texas at Arlington, invites applications for a part-time, Adjunct Assistant Professor. The number of vacancies is dependent on student enrollment, division needs, and dean approval. Positions are available for both on campus and online teaching.

To apply applicants should go to http://uta.peopleadmin.com/ and submit the following materials: professional CV; letter of application outlining applicant's interest, qualifications, and experience for the position; statement of teaching philosophy, contact information of three professional references, and unofficial graduate transcripts. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Persons from groups historically underrepresented in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics are encouraged to apply.

Questions may be addressed to: Jeremy Glass (jglass@uta.edu) for online classes or Dr. David Jorgensen (djorgens@uta.edu) for on-campus classes.

For more information about UTA, please visit: http://www.uta.edu/uta.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to achieve excellence in teaching and to assist in further development of the Mathematics program. Adjunct faculty plans classes and implements and evaluates teaching/learning objectives and student learning outcomes. Adjunct faculty undertakes the divisional and professional responsibilities of a part-time faculty member, including office hours. The successful applicant will be expected to provide quality instruction in undergraduate Mathematics courses matching the instructor’s background, education, and skills. Adjunct faculty members will be required to use certain texts and meet certain parameters set by the Department of Mathematics. Adjunct instructors will be required to include in their courses certain student assessment measures determined by the department, and to compile data on those assessment criteria.

Required Qualifications

• A Master’s Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field with at least 18 graduate hours in Mathematics and outstanding experience in teaching lower-division math courses.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D./Ed.D. in Math Education, Mathematics, or Statistics, including 18 graduate hours in Mathematics with significant experience in Education.

Department Information

The Department of Mathematics is the winner of the 2013 American Mathematical Society Award for Exemplary Program or Achievement in a Mathematics Department. The Department of Mathematics is a major center for mathematics research and education in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex and North Texas. It serves more than 10,000 students annually and features nationally recognized faculty with outstanding accomplishments in teaching, research, and service. The department offers a variety of degree programs, including BA, BS, MA, MS, and PhD in pure and applied mathematics, statistics, and mathematics education. It currently offers over 100 sections of lower-division mathematics courses per semester.

University Information

The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. As a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution, UTA is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. With an enrollment of more than 42,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution and nationally recognized for its commitment to student success and service. It ranks No. 5 in Military Times’ “Best for Vets: Colleges” and is the top university in North Texas for its graduates’ salaries (The Wall Street Journal). UTA is expanding its regional footprint by building a regional campus, called UTA West, in Parker County on the far west side of Fort Worth. It is scheduled to open in fall 2028. This initiative aligns with the university’s strategic growth and commitment to serving the broader community. Furthermore, UTA has launched the RISE 100 initiative, aiming to recruit 100 new tenure-system faculty to strengthen its research enterprise and leadership in key academic areas. Learn more at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100. This is an exciting time to join UTA and contribute to its bold vision for the future.