Assistant Professor of Mathematical Sciences (Two Open Positions)

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Type Of Position:

Faculty - Tenure/Tenure Track

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available:

Yes

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

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Department:

Department of Mathematical Sciences

Department'S Website:

https://math.uark.edu/

Summary Of Job Duties:

The Department of Mathematical Sciences in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas invites applications for two tenure-track Assistant Professor of Mathematical Sciences positions to start in August 2026. These are a standard nine-month faculty appointment.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated ability to conduct high-impact research in computational and applied mathematics or a closely related field. Additionally, we seek candidates who have enthusiasm for teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels and for supervising graduate and undergraduate research.

One exceptional candidate may be considered for appointment to the Lawrence Jesser Toll, Jr. Endowed Chair in Mathematical Sciences, which is designed to support the academic and professional development of the holder. The holder of the Endowed Chair position is expected to lead in the building of a nationally competitive mathematical sciences program, encourage and engage in research in cutting-edge mathematics and foster the participation, recruitment and retention of undergraduate and graduate students in the Department of Mathematical Sciences.

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Mathematics, Computational Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, or a closely related field from an accredited institution of higher education conferred by the date of initial appointment
• An active research agenda in mathematics, computational mathematics, applied mathematics, or a closely related field
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence in mathematics at the graduate and undergraduate levels

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated research potential in computational and applied mathematics that complements, expands, and has potential for collaboration with the expertise of existing faculty in computational mathematics
• Strong record of successful publication and potential for external funding
• Evidence of experience in interdisciplinary research
• Evidence of experience mentoring students in independent research

Additional Information:

About the Department:
The Department of Mathematical Sciences offers degrees with focuses on applied math, pure math and statistics. Courses prepare students for careers in secondary education, actuarial science and industry and graduate school. Students will receive a broad, interdisciplinary education, highlighting the utility and value of mathematics in many careers and disciplines. For more information, please visit https://math.uark.edu/. 

• Duties will include:
• •    40% Teaching
• •    40% Research
• •    20% Service

Salary Information:

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Required Documents To Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, Statement of Research Philosophy, Statement of Teaching Philosophy

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information:

Andrew Raich, search committee chair, araich@uark.edu

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Special Instructions To Applicants:

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Completed applications received by November 30, 2025, will be assured full consideration. Late applications will be reviewed as necessary to fill the position.

For additional inquiries, please contact the search committee chair, Andrew Raich, at araich@uark.edu.

Applicants must submit
• a curriculum vitae (including a list of publications)
• a cover letter/letter of application,
• a research statement,
• a teaching statement, and
• have prepared the information of three professional references (name, title, email address, and phone number) willing to provide letters of recommendation to submit via a separate process within your application when prompted soon after applying. You will receive the prompt to submit this information into our system, and our system will reach out to your referees directly.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Pre-Employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

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Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:

N/A

Frequent Physical Activity:

N/A

Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A

Benefits Eligible:

Yes