Assistant Teaching Professor in Advanced Undergraduate Mathematics

Position Title:
Assistant Teaching Professor in Advanced Undergraduate Mathematics

Appointment Type:
Faculty

Job Description:

The Department of Mathematics in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Iowa State University invites applications for a new faculty member at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor. The primary duties for this position consist of teaching courses at the level of advanced undergraduate mathematics, including, but not limited to: Calculus 1, Calculus 2, Calculus 3, Differential Equations, Proof-Based Linear Algebra, and major’s level courses in the discipline of the instructor.
The successful candidate will be responsible for high-quality undergraduate education in these courses. Initial appointment is 3 years, beginning 8/16/2026, teaching 3 courses per semester (75% full-time equivalency, 9-month faculty position). Renewal parameters are determined by performance and department need. A person holding this position will engage and support the majors in the Department of Mathematics, as well as help recruit new majors. Term faculty members are not eligible for tenure but have the potential to be reviewed for advancement into senior term faculty ranks.
A successful candidate will have an excellent record in teaching courses in advanced undergraduate mathematics. They will also have a record of proficiency with software systems such as ALEKS, MyLabs, and Canvas.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

 

Required Minimum Qualifications: 

• PhD in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, or related field

• A record of three years of excellence in postsecondary teaching focused on advanced undergraduate mathematics

Preferred Qualifications: 

• A record of 5 years of excellence in postsecondary teaching

• Excellent written communication skills

• Experience working with graduate teaching assistants

• Experience in course development

• Experience working with mathematics majors and attracting new students to the major

• Proficient with software systems, such as ALEKS, MyLabs, and Canvas

Department/Program & College Description:

The Department of Mathematics resides in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences offering B.S., B.A., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Mathematics and Applied Mathematics. The Department is also active in interdepartmental programs in Data Science at the undergraduate level as well as Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, Human-Computer Interactions, and Information Assurance at the graduate level. The teaching mission of the department includes substantial numbers of students whose programs of study are housed within the Colleges of Engineering and Business. A typical teaching load for full-time term faculty is 4 courses per semester. The Department of Mathematics has 45 faculty professionals, 70 Ph.D. and M.S. students, and approximately 170 B.S. students. We have strong research and educational programs in discrete mathematics, algebra, logic, analysis and probability, numerical analysis, geometric analysis and PDE’s. The department participates in many interdisciplinary research collaborations, including partnerships with faculty in biosciences, computer science, and several engineering programs. 

Department Unit/Website: https://math.iastate.edu/

Proposed Start Date:
August 16, 2026

Proposed End Date or Length of Term:
May 15, 2029

Number of Months Employed Per Year:
09 Month Work Period

Time Type:
Part time

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following. Documents are required to be submitted as four separate PDF files (one for each required item numbered below): 

1) Letter of application that briefly discusses how the candidate meets each of the required and preferred qualifications

2) Curriculum Vitae or resume

3) Contact information for at least three references, including name, mailing address, email address, phone number, and other pertinent information

(References will not be contacted without prior notice to the candidate)

4) One-page statement describing your teaching experience and teaching philosophy as it relates to students in upper-level undergraduate mathematics.

For guaranteed consideration, please apply before April 15, 2026.  Position is open until filled.

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State Faculty enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program

Original Posting Date:
March 26, 2026

Posting Close Date:

Job Requisition Number:
R18883