Job Title

Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Mathematics

Agency

Texas A&M University - San Antonio

Department

Department of Mathematical, Physical, & Engineering Sciences

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

San Antonio, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

The Department of Mathematical, Physical, and Engineering Sciences seeks applications from qualified candidates with a robust research agenda for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor position in mathematics. Appointment begins in Fall 2023. The specialization should complement the strengths we currently have. Excellence in teaching at all levels of the curriculum, engaging students in research, participation in grant funded projects, and publications in leading journals is expected. Contribution to improving student success in entry level mathematics courses is a high priority for the institution. The base teaching load for tenure-track faculty is 3/3. Summer teaching assignments may be available but are not guaranteed. Service to the department, college, university, and the community is expected.

Texas A&M University-San Antonio (A&M-SA) is a comprehensive regional university with over 7,300 students (Fall 2022) enrolled in undergraduate programs and select graduate programs. It has transformed rapidly into a growing urban university during the past decade. Part of the statewide Texas A&M University System, A&M-SA is located on 694 acres in south San Antonio and serves a diverse student body, offering academic programs that meet regional needs. Built in the style of the historic Spanish missions, the campus facilities leverage technology to enhance the university’s commitment to student success, while embracing the spirit of San

Antonio’s rich culture. Self-reported demographic data indicate 60% of students are the first generation in their family in college, 77% are Hispanic, and 66% women. The goal is to meet students ‘where they are,’ be sensitive to their academic and curricular needs and be committed to their progressive and sustained growth.

Required Education and Experience:

• A Ph.D. in Mathematics or a closely related field from a regionally accredited institution. Specialization areas that complement our strengths will be considered.

• A minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in mathematics.

• Evidence of scholarly achievement in mathematics or a closely related field.

• Postdoctoral experience in mathematics.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent skills in interaction and communication with undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and staff.

• Evidence of excellence in university teaching experience commensurate with the rank of Assistant Professor.

In a letter of interest please speak to the following topics:

• Engagement with teaching mathematics.

• Experience with research in mathematics and a proposed agenda of scholarly inquiry.

Application Process: Applicants must complete online (https://tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/TAMUSA_External ) (1) the application/Faculty Form, and upload (2) the letter of interest, (3) curriculum vitae which includes a list of three references that will be willing to provide letters of recommendation if requested (do not include letters at the time of application), and (4) unofficial copies of transcripts.

Please ensure that all required documents are uploaded prior to submitting an application. No changes or revisions may be made to the submitted documents once they have been uploaded. If you need assistance with this process please contact Human Resources at

(210) 784-1000 or email AM-SAOfficeof.HumanResources@tamusa.edu.

Application review will begin as soon as they are submitted. The position is open until filled.

Finalists (and only finalists) must request at least three current letters of recommendation, with the subject ‘Assistant Professor of Mathematics –Letter of Recommendation – Applicant Name’ to be sent directly by the author to the ‘Chair - Search Committee for Mathematics,’ via postal mail (Address: Dr. Burak Aksoylu, Department of MPES, Texas A&M University-San Antonio, One University Way CHB 314W, San Antonio, TX 78224) or by email delivery (burak.aksoylu@tamusa.edu). The letter of recommendation should be written on official letterhead, be less than one year old, and must bear the writer's actual signature. If selected, finalists must pass a pre-employment background investigation to be appointed to the position.

Official transcripts of the candidate selected for the position must be on file with the Office of the Provost, and sent directly from each degree-granting institution to Texas A&M University-San Antonio at the address listed below. We cannot accept transcripts issued directly to the candidate. If transcripts are from an international institution, it is the responsibility of the prospective faculty member to have the transcripts translated and evaluated by an approved credential evaluator (e.g., AACRAO; http://www.aacrao.org/credential/index.htm).

Texas A&M University-San Antonio

Office of the Provost

ATTN: Alissa Meyer

One University Way, Ste. 435 San Antonio, Texas 78224

Summary of Employee Benefits are available here: https://www.tamusa.edu/humanresources/benefits/index.html

Please direct any questions to Dr. Burak Aksoylu: (burak.aksoylu@tamusa.edu)

The university is committed to inclusive excellence and invites applications from all qualified applicants. A&M-SA is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity.

Application Instructions:

For detailed instructions on how to apply for any position on our website, please use the following link:

http://www.tamusa.edu/humanresources/job-opportunities/index.html

Summary of Employee Benefits: 

https://www.tamusa.edu/human-resources/documents/summary-of-employees-benefits.pdf

Texas A&M University-San Antonio values community engagement, and encourages applicants who are committed to advancing the well-being and prosperity of our communities. 

Please ensure that all required documents are uploaded prior to submitting the application. Once application is submitted, no changes or revisions can be made.  If you have issues with adding documents with your application, please contact HR at 210-784-2058. 

In compliance with ADA, if accommodations are needed for the application process, please contact HR at (210) 784-2058. 

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

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