What are the responsibilities and job description for the Visiting Assistant Professor of Mathematics position at Sam Houston State University?
Department
Mathematics and Statistics
Full Time, Non-Tenure Track
Open until filled: Yes
Requisition number: 202600054F
Usual Duties
One year appointment teaching mathematics courses and/or statistics courses. Duties include 12 credit hours of teaching each Fall and Spring semester totaling 24 hours of teaching per academic year. Courses will be made up of 3 and/or 4 credit hour courses taught face-to-face on main campus. One year appointment with possible reappointment, pending funding and evaluations.
Degree Requirements
Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Mathematics or closely related field. Applicants from all areas of mathematics are encouraged to apply
Experience Requirements
Other Requirements for the Position:
Candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to quality teaching.
Special Instructions Summary
Sam Houston State University is a comprehensive public institution of higher education located in historic Huntsville, 60 miles north of Houston. The University has an enrollment of about 21,000 students. In 2022,SHSUreceived new designations as a High Research Activity Institution (R2 status) by the Carnegie Commission.
TheDepartment of Mathematics and Statisticshas 28 tenured or tenure-track faculty in mathematics, mathematics education, and statistics. The BA, BS, and MS degrees are offered in Mathematics. In addition, the MA degree is offered in Mathematics. The MS degree is offered in Statistics and Data, along with a BS in Data Science, and Statistics minors at the undergraduate level. The department is actively involved in undergraduate research and developing innovative teaching methods that encourage students to be more actively engaged in the study of mathematics. For more information about the department, visit our website**:http://www.shsu.edu/academics/mathematics-and-statistics
The review of candidates will begin on 5/1/2026 and will continue until the position is filled.
**The letter of recommendations are optional for submission of your application. However, three letters of recommendations are required for hiring.**Please note: References provided in the References section of the application will receive an automated email reference request at the time the application is submitted.**
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with TitleVIIas interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an at will employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions atSHSUrequire background checks in accordance with Education Code 51.215.
Physical Address
Human Resources Department
1831 University Ave, John W. Thomason Bldg. Suite 202
P.O. Box 2356
Huntsville, TX 77341-2356
SHSU Employment Office: (936) 294-1070
Email: Employment@SHSU.edu
Employment Portal: shsu.peopleadmin.com
Mathematics and Statistics
Full Time, Non-Tenure Track
Open until filled: Yes
Requisition number: 202600054F
Usual Duties
One year appointment teaching mathematics courses and/or statistics courses. Duties include 12 credit hours of teaching each Fall and Spring semester totaling 24 hours of teaching per academic year. Courses will be made up of 3 and/or 4 credit hour courses taught face-to-face on main campus. One year appointment with possible reappointment, pending funding and evaluations.
Degree Requirements
Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Mathematics or closely related field. Applicants from all areas of mathematics are encouraged to apply
Experience Requirements
Other Requirements for the Position:
Candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to quality teaching.
Special Instructions Summary
Sam Houston State University is a comprehensive public institution of higher education located in historic Huntsville, 60 miles north of Houston. The University has an enrollment of about 21,000 students. In 2022,SHSUreceived new designations as a High Research Activity Institution (R2 status) by the Carnegie Commission.
TheDepartment of Mathematics and Statisticshas 28 tenured or tenure-track faculty in mathematics, mathematics education, and statistics. The BA, BS, and MS degrees are offered in Mathematics. In addition, the MA degree is offered in Mathematics. The MS degree is offered in Statistics and Data, along with a BS in Data Science, and Statistics minors at the undergraduate level. The department is actively involved in undergraduate research and developing innovative teaching methods that encourage students to be more actively engaged in the study of mathematics. For more information about the department, visit our website**:http://www.shsu.edu/academics/mathematics-and-statistics
The review of candidates will begin on 5/1/2026 and will continue until the position is filled.
**The letter of recommendations are optional for submission of your application. However, three letters of recommendations are required for hiring.**Please note: References provided in the References section of the application will receive an automated email reference request at the time the application is submitted.**
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with TitleVIIas interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an at will employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions atSHSUrequire background checks in accordance with Education Code 51.215.
Physical Address
Human Resources Department
1831 University Ave, John W. Thomason Bldg. Suite 202
P.O. Box 2356
Huntsville, TX 77341-2356
SHSU Employment Office: (936) 294-1070
Email: Employment@SHSU.edu
Employment Portal: shsu.peopleadmin.com