Assistant Professor of Mathematics

Description

The University of Virginia’s College at Wise, a division of the University of Virginia located in Wise, Virginia, invites applications for a tenure-track position in Mathematics within the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science. The position is a full-time, 9-month commitment at the assistant professor level with a start date of August 2026.

Duties include creating and teaching undergraduate courses in Mathematics at both the introductory and advanced undergraduate levels; serving the department and college on various committees; advising students; pursuing ongoing scholarly activity preferably in conjunction with undergraduate students; and assisting the department chair with assessment and other duties as needed.

Successful candidates must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills; must have a Ph.D. in Mathematics; and should have the demonstrated ability for engaged and innovative teaching at the undergraduate level. Preference will be given to candidates who have teaching expertise in pure mathematics who articulate a clear understanding of UVA Wise’s public liberal arts mission.

UVA Wise is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence, affordable access, and unwavering support of a collaborative and diverse community. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Employee fulfills duties as a “responsible employee” under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. A Responsible employee includes any employee: who has the authority to take action to redress sexual violence; who has been given the duty of reporting incidents of sexual violence or any other misconduct by students to the Title IX Coordinator or other appropriate school designee;

or whom a student could reasonably believe has this authority or duty.

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