Visiting Assistant Professor Position in Mathematics

The Department of Mathematics, Computer Science, and Data Science at Texas Lutheran University invites applications for a visiting professorship in mathematics. We seek a passionate educator who is committed to excellence in teaching and has a strong background in applied mathematics and statistics. This is a one-year position to begin in August 2025. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Required Qualifications:

• A Ph.D. in mathematics or statistics. ABD candidates will be considered if their degree will be completed by August 2025.
• Ability to teach a range of undergraduate courses (12 credit hours per semester) including differential equations, numerical methods, and statistics.
• A demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background in applied mathematics or statistics.
• Ability to incorporate R, Maple, Mathematica, Matlab, SageMath, and/or Python into mathematics and statistics courses.
• Expertise and/or professional experience in the field of data science.

Application Process:

To be fully considered for this position, each candidate should submit the following materials as a single electronic file (PDF preferred) via email to Mathematics@tlu.edu.

• Letter of application addressing the above criteria
• Current curriculum vitae
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Statement that addresses your past or potential future contributions to diversity through teaching, research, or service and/or your experience working with underrepresented student populations.
• Contact information for three professional references (names, addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers).

Position Overview:

This is a one-year position, and its main responsibility consists of teaching a mixture of upper and lower-level mathematics and statistics courses: four in the fall and four in the spring. This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Department Overview:

The Department of Mathematics, Computer Science, and Data Science at Texas Lutheran University consists of a collegial group of eight faculty members all dedicated to preparing our students with the knowledge and tools needed to thrive in an increasingly quantitative world. Our department offers bachelor's degrees in computer science and mathematics, as well as a master's degree in data science.

University Overview:

Texas Lutheran University is rigorously committed to inclusion. A Hispanic-Serving Institution with a student body almost 50% Latinx/Hispanic, TLU celebrates a community diverse in many ways. One of the 26 colleges and universities affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, TLU celebrates its strong religious diversity and its deep commitment to academic freedom.

Candidates of diverse backgrounds and experiences are particularly encouraged to apply. For more information, consult https://www.tlu.edu/about-tlu/....

TLU is situated at the edge of the Texas Hill Country in the San Antonio-Austin corridor, one of the fastest growing regions in the United States. Primarily undergraduate, TLU also offers a number of graduate programs as well as offsite programs in nursing in Houston and New Braunfels. Salary and benefits are competitive. TLU is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).