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Job Posting Number: 2026078NTL

Position Description

The Mathematics Department at Texas State University seeks outstanding educators to contribute to its teaching mission by inviting applicants for multiple Assistant Professor of Instruction positions beginning in Fall 2026. An Assistant Professor of Instruction is a full-time, nine-month faculty position in a promotion eligible track. The instructional faculty appointment is aligned with Texas State Universitys commitment to enhancing its capacity and productivity in teaching, learning, and instructional contributions. The primary responsibility and workload of an instructional faculty member is to provide effective teaching. In addition to instruction, appointments may include responsibility for service through course or program coordination, professional outreach, committee membership, and other activities aligned with instructional activities and outcomes.

About the Department of Mathematics

We are a growing department with a wide range of research strengths in Analysis, Topology, Algebra, Combinatorics, Statistics, Logic, and Mathematics Education. The department has two Ph.D. programs in mathematics and mathematics education as well as several masters programs. The department strives to create a welcoming environment that invites students from a range of backgrounds to succeed in mathematics. We particularly invite applicants who are excited to mentor a wide variety of students, both graduate and undergraduate. The department is dedicated to supporting its junior faculty through mentoring and university-wide programs.

Required Qualifications

  • A Masters degree or higher in Mathematics, Statistics, Mathematics Education or a closely related field with at least 18 graduate hours in mathematics. Candidates whose degree is in a closely related field must meet SACS accreditation standards to teach in a mathematics department.
  • Significant undergraduate teaching experience as an instructor of record (or comparable experience).
  • Demonstrated competence in teaching mathematics.

Preferred Qualifications

  • A Ph.D. in Mathematics or a related area.
  • A documented record of effectiveness in classroom instruction.
  • An ability to contribute to departmental missions related to instruction both in and outside of the classroom.
  • Ability to teach statistics courses or courses involving scientific computing.

Full Consideration Date:
Close Date: 04/15/2026
Open Until Filled? No

About Texas State and San Marcos:
Texas State University is a emerging research institution located in the burgeoning Austin-San Antonio corridor and in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. It is the largest of eight campuses in the Texas State University System and one of the 75 largest universities in the country, with over 38,000 students and approximately 4,000 faculty and staff

Texas State is located in San Marcos, a growing community of over 50,000 people located about half way between Austin and San Antonio. Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texas universities. The beauty of the crystal-clear San Marcos River and the stately cypress and pecan trees on the campus add to the charm of the university’s picturesque setting. Our location on the banks of the San Marcos River provides outdoor recreational activities throughout the year.

Why work @ Texas State?
Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents!
Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more!
Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program
Great professional development opportunities: choose from a variety of workshops, training, online learning and even access educational leave opportunities and reimbursement for academic courses
An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off-campus
Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions

By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, youll be a part of one of the most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in the nation.

How to apply

Quicklink: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/55583

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Texas State's 34,225 students choose from 96 bachelor’s, 87 master’s and 12 doctoral degree programs offered by the following colleges: Applied Arts, McCoy College of Business Administration, Education, Fine Arts and Communication, Health Professions, Liberal Arts, Science and Engineering, University College and the Graduate College. As an Emerging Research University, Texas State offers opportunities for discovery and innovation to faculty and students.