Assistant Teaching Professor/Lecturer of Mathematics

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Position Details

The Department of Mathematics in The University of Tampa’s College of Social Sciences, Mathematics and Education invites applicants for two full-time, non-tenure-track, annually renewable instructional faculty positions for the academic year 2025-26.

The faculty and administrators in the College of Social Sciences, Mathematics and Education, along with professional staff across the University, will provide meaningful support for your teaching and scholarship as elements of your personal and career development. We encourage you to grow professionally, and we support a healthy work-life integration to nurture that growth. The vision of the College of Social Sciences, Mathematics and Education is “Empowering learners to make a difference.” All candidates are expected to contribute to the diversity of our curriculum and community. We are searching for teacher-scholars who will serve as mentors for our diverse student body, and who have a demonstrated commitment to the academic success of all students.

The University of Tampa is a medium-sized, comprehensive, residentially based private institution of more than 11,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The University is ideally situated on a beautiful 110-acre campus next to the Hillsborough River, adjacent to Tampa’s dynamic central business district, a growing, vibrant, diverse metropolitan area. UT reflects this vibrancy; with 25 consecutive years of enrollment growth, UT boasts over 315 student organizations, a multicultural student body from 50 states and most of the world’s countries, and “Top Tier” ranking in U.S. News and World Report.

Qualifications

Successful candidates will have a master’s degree or Ph.D. in pure mathematics, applied mathematics, mathematics education, statistics, or other related fields. Candidates with a master’s degree will be hired as Lecturer, while those holding the terminal degree will be hired as Assistant Teaching Professor. All candidates are expected to have a commitment to excellence in teaching, engaging students in learning beyond the classroom, and university service. The successful candidates must have demonstrated experience in teaching lower-level courses in Mathematics (Introductory Algebra, College Algebra, Pre-Calculus, Finite Mathematics, and Calculus for Business). The teaching load is four, 4-credit courses per semester. Faculty may have the opportunity to teach in the summer for additional compensation.

Review of applications will commence from October 1, 2024, and continue until the position is filled.

Required Attachments

All required documents listed below should be uploaded to the attachment box at the bottom of the “My Experience” page of the application before continuing through the application.

1. Cover Letter 

2. Curriculum Vitae

3. Statement of Teaching Philosophy

4. Copy of Undergraduate Transcript

5. Copy of Graduate Transcript

6. Names and email addresses for three professional reference providers 

Additional Information

The University delivers challenging and high-quality educational experiences to a diverse group of learners. The University has a strong core curriculum rooted in the liberal arts, an enduring commitment to internationalization that has garnered the Senator Paul Simon Award, and a practical, experiential approach to learning. The University offers more than 200 areas of study, including majors in our colleges of Arts and Letters, Business, Natural and Health Sciences, and Social Sciences, Mathematics and Education, and 19 master’s programs.

The College of Social Sciences, Mathematics and Education offers rigorous, high-quality undergraduate curricula in Actuarial Science, Computer Science, Criminology and Criminal Justice, Data Science, Education, History, International Studies, Mathematics, Political Science, Psychology, and Applied Sociology. Graduate programs include a M.S. in Criminology and Criminal Justice, a M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction, a M.Ed. in Educational Leadership, and a M.S. in Instructional Design and Technology. Our faculty are excellent teachers and scholars who engage their students both in and out of the classroom. Our college continually fosters relationships with governmental, not-for-profit, and community organizations in the greater Tampa Bay region to provide students with the opportunity to pursue an internship, volunteer, or interact with professionals working in their chosen field. Each department also offers study abroad courses that students can take for credit toward their degree. For more information, see https://www.ut.edu/academics/college-of-social-sciences-mathematics-and-education.

The University of Tampa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer dedicated to excellence through diversity and does not discriminate based on age, race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, gender identity, veteran status, or any other non-job-related criteria. The University of Tampa recognizes the importance of a multicultural community of students, faculty, and staff who seek to advance our commitment to diversity. The University invites applications from underrepresented groups and those who have academic experiences with diverse populations.

Submission Guidelines

To receive full consideration for a faculty appointment with The University of Tampa, please be sure to submit/upload documents as required for this position at time of application submission. Required documents should be submitted in the attachment box at the bottom of the “My Experience” page of the application before continuing through the application.

External Field

Background Check Requirements

Finalists may be required to submit to a criminal background check.

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