Assistant Professor

We are excited that you are considering joining the UCA Family—the faculty, staff, students and alumni—who make the University of Central Arkansas a great place to work!

At the University of Central Arkansas, we value our employees striving to maintain a work-life balance. We realize that this affects the overall well-being of employees while learning to prioritize challenging work and the ability to make a difference. Participation in university-wide remote work days may be available for certain positions. Training is provided on systems or job-specific software, and tools are available supporting professional and personal development.

The benefits package allows you to customize your benefits to meet your current needs, with the ability to adjust them as your priorities change. This includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, 80% tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a retirement program with university contributions of 10% of employee salary.

Also available are health and wellness incentives, as well as access to sports and cultural activities on campus for the family, free gym membership and equipment rentals.

The Department of Mathematics at the University of Central Arkansas invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Mathematics starting Fall 2026. We are seeking a candidate dedicated to teaching who also demonstrates a clear potential for research and a commitment to service. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

A faculty member in Mathematics typically will have 12 hours of teaching load in each Fall and Spring semester. The faculty member will be expected to teach a variety of mathematics courses as well as lower‑division service courses (E.g. Calculus and Elementary Statistics). Currently, most classes are in person, but some are occasionally offered online to meet the needs of our students.

Our faculty are expected to strive to improve their teaching, maintain an active research program leading to peer‑reviewed publications, and be willing to involve students in their research. In addition, participation in departmental, college, and community service is an essential expectation of the role.

In addition to possessing strong analytical skills, the successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to deliver effective instruction and assess student performance, as well as engage both undergraduate and graduate students in research. Familiarity in designing and organizing courses, interdisciplinary collaboration experience, and grant writing skills would be beneficial.

• Knowledge of the organization and administration of higher education.
• Knowledge of state, federal, and university rules, regulations and procedures.
• Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently with common goals as a part of a team.
• Ability to make sound judgments.
• Effective interpersonal communication, writing, and organizational abilities.
• Civility in all interactions.
• Demonstrate effective follow‑up.

The position requires a Doctorate (PhD) in Mathematics or a closely related field. Candidates with specializations in applied mathematics, data science, or statistics are strongly encouraged to apply.

Prior teaching experience at the university level is preferred, including teaching assistantships, guest lectures, or teaching positions.

A strong background in conducting original research focusing on applied mathematics, engineering, statistics, and/or data science is preferred, e.g. publication in a reputable journal, conference, poster presentation, etc.

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