Assistant Professor Of Mathematical Sciences (two Open Positions)

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Fayetteville, AR, US
Base: commensurate with experience + qualification...
Tenure-track faculty appointment
Teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels
Active research agenda in mathematics
The University of Arkansas is a land grant institution classified among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity

Job Summary

  • The University of Arkansas is a land grant institution classified among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity.
  • The Department of Mathematical Sciences invites applications for two tenure-track Assistant Professor positions starting August 2026 with a focus on computational and applied mathematics.
  • The benefits package includes health, dental, life and disability insurance contributions, tuition waivers, holidays, leave accrual, and retirement programs with university contributions.

Matching Summary

The University of Arkansas is a land grant institution classified among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity.

Salary

Base: Commensurate with experience and qualifications; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers, holidays, leave accrual, retirement contributions

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Tenure-track faculty appointment
  • Teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels
  • Active research agenda in mathematics
  • Supervising graduate and undergraduate research
  • Regular, reliable attendance
  • Collaborative working relationships

Nice-to-have

  • Interdisciplinary research experience
  • Mentoring students in independent research
  • Experience with external funding applications
  • Enthusiasm for fostering student participation
  • Contributing to a nationally competitive program

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. in Mathematics or related field by appointment date
  • Demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence
  • Active research agenda in relevant mathematical fields
  • Ability to obtain external funding
  • Experience mentoring students
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Work Rights

Must have legal authority to work in the United States

Sponsorship: available

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