Position Title
Adjunct Assistant Professor
Position Status
Part-time
Open to
External and Internal
Duration
Funding expected to continue
Job Summary
The Mathematics Department in the College of Science, the University of Texas at Arlington, invites applications for a part-time, Adjunct Assistant Professor.
The number of vacancies is dependent on student enrollment, division needs, and dean approval. Positions are available for both on campus and online teaching. Your application cannot be considered complete until all required documents have been received. Adjunct faculty plans classes and implements and evaluates teaching/learning objectives and student learning outcomes. Adjunct faculty undertakes the divisional and professional responsibilities of a part-time faculty member, including office hours. The successful applicant will be expected to provide quality instruction in undergraduate Mathematics courses matching the instructor’s background, education, and skills. The successful applicant will be expected to provide instruction in a full range of Mathematics courses, including, but not limited to, Contemporary Mathematics, College Algebra, Trigonometry, Elementary Statistical Analysis, Business Algebra, Business Calculus, Preparation for Calculus, Calculus, and Linear Algebra. Adjunct faculty members will be required to use certain texts and meet certain parameters set by the Department of Mathematics. Adjunct instructors will be required to include in their courses certain student assessment measures determined by the department, and to compile data on those assessment criteria.
Benefits at UTA
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CBC Requirement
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.
This position may have access to critical infrastructure as defined by Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code. If so, to be hired for and continue to be employed in this position you must maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure as set forth in Texas Executive Order GA-48. By assuming this position, and if you have access to critical infrastructure, you authorize the University to conduct routine background checks.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- The successful candidate will be expected to achieve excellence in teaching and to assist in further development of the Mathematics program.
- Adjunct faculty plans classes and implements and evaluates teaching/learning objectives and student learning outcomes.
- Adjunct faculty undertakes the divisional and professional responsibilities of a part-time faculty member, including office hours.
- The successful applicant will be expected to provide quality instruction in undergraduate Mathematics courses matching the instructor’s background, education, and skills.
- Adjunct faculty members will be required to use certain texts and meet certain parameters set by the Department of Mathematics.
- Adjunct instructors will be required to include in their courses certain student assessment measures determined by the department, and to compile data on those assessment criteria.
Required Qualifications
A Master’s Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field with at least 18 graduate hours in Mathematics and outstanding experience in teaching lower-division math courses.
Preferred Qualifications
Ph.D./Ed.D. in Math Education, Mathematics, or Statistics, including 18 graduate hours in Mathematics with significant experience in Education.
Special Conditions for Eligibility
Department Information
The Department of Mathematics is the winner of the 2013 American Mathematical Society Award for Exemplary Program or Achievement in a Mathematics Department. The Department of Mathematics is a major center for mathematics research and education in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex and North Texas. It serves more than 10,000 students annually and features nationally recognized faculty with outstanding accomplishments in teaching, research, and service. The department offers a variety of degree programs, including BA, BS, MA, MS, and PhD in pure and applied mathematics, statistics, and mathematics education. It currently offers over 100 sections of lower-division mathematics courses per semester. For more details, visit the Department’s web page at http://www.uta.edu/math, the College of Science web page at https://www.uta.edu/academics/schools-colleges/science, and the University’s webpage http://www.uta.edu.
University Information
The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. As a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution, UTA is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. With an enrollment of more than 42,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution and nationally recognized for its commitment to student success and service. It ranks No. 5 in Military Times’ “Best for Vets: Colleges” and is the top university in North Texas for its graduates’ salaries (The Wall Street Journal). UTA is designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution and is No. 6 for undergraduate ethnic diversity in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). With a global alumni network of approximately 280,000 – including leaders at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas – UTA contributes an estimated $29 billion annually to the Texas economy.
UTA is expanding its regional footprint by building a regional campus, called UTA West, in Parker County on the far west side of Fort Worth. It is scheduled to open in fall 2028. This initiative aligns with the university’s strategic growth and commitment to serving the broader community. Furthermore, UTA has launched the RISE 100 initiative, aiming to recruit 100 new tenure-system faculty to strengthen its research enterprise and leadership in key academic areas. Learn more at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100.
This is an exciting time to join UTA and contribute to its bold vision for the future.
EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy.
ADA Accommodations
The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email
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