Limited-Term Assistant Professor

Overview

The University of Georgia is chartered by the state of Georgia and is the birthplace of public higher education in America and the state’s flagship university.

Posting Number F-PT/LT02007P
Working Title Limited-Term Assistant Professor
Department Franklin-Mathematics
Posting Type External
Employment Type Employee
Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible
Anticipated Start Date 08/01/2026
Job Posting Date 11/19/2025
Open Until Filled Yes

The University of Georgia (UGA) was founded in 1785 and is the state’s flagship university. The main campus is in Athens, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff, with enrollment exceeding 41,000 students (over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students). Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including the School of Medicine.

The Franklin College of Arts and Sciences is the heart of UGA’s learning environment, advancing knowledge, research, and creative activity across more than 40 departments, schools, and institutes. Franklin College emphasizes multidisciplinary research, collaboration, and academic innovation.

Position Summary The Department of Mathematics at the University of Georgia seeks highly-qualified candidates to fill Limited Term Assistant Professor positions beginning in August 2026. These positions are non-tenure-track and involve both teaching and research. Limited-term faculty may be renewed annually for up to two years; any request for reappointment beyond the second year requires pre-approval by the Provost. Teaching duties are the equivalent of 3 four-hour semester-long courses or 4 three-hour semester-long courses per year, aligned with the department’s small class initiative at the Precalculus and Calculus I and II levels (class size capped at 20–23 students).

Limited Term Assistant Professors are expected to participate in the research life of the department, including the pursuit of an original research program.

Minimum Qualifications A Ph.D., or equivalent foreign degree, in Mathematics or a related field is required.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And/or Competencies Applicants should demonstrate promise of excellence in conducting significant research in mathematics or related areas and potential for high-quality teaching in university mathematics classes.

Is this a Position of Trust? No
Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No
Does this position require a P-Card? No
Is having a P-Card an essential function? No
Is driving a responsibility of this position? No
Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under 18 or direct patient care? No
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