Assistant Professor – Data Science

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Department
Mathematics

Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate

Job Location
Commerce, Texas

Job Type
Faculty

Job Description
INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT:
During the application process the “My Experience” page has a section provided “Attachments (Resume/CV, References, Cover letter, etc.)” to upload required documents.

  • Use the Upload button to add each document.
  • You will be able to upload up to 5 documents. Be aware that the maximum size allowed for any one document is 5MB.
  • All documents must be electronically submitted through the Texas A&M Online Employment Services website to be considered.
  • Incomplete or improperly submitted applications may be excluded from consideration.
  • Please do not withdraw your application in an attempt to upload a missing document, instead please email HR for help.

Please provide the following documents:

  • Cover Letter
  • Resume/CV
  • Three professional references with complete contact information (Unsolicited letters of recommendation will not be considered).
  • Transcripts (Unofficial will be accepted with application. Official transcripts are required upon acceptance of verbal offer).
    If transcripts are from an international institution, it is the responsibility of the prospective faculty member to have the transcripts translated and evaluated by an approved credential evaluator.

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SUMMARY:
The Department of Mathematics at East Texas A&M University is seeking applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to start in the Fall 2026 semester. The successful candidates will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses, conduct scholarly research, provide service to the university and community, teach and develop Statistics and Data Science courses and mentor students in these areas.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Teaching graduate and undergraduate classes in both face-to-face and online formats
  • Initiating and sustaining research in math that culminate in publication in scholarly journals, professional presentations and/or funded external grants
  • Providing service to the Department, College, University, and the profession
  • Advising students
  • Maintaining effective, professional and collegial relations with faculty, students and alumni
  • Maintaining office hours (tutorials) on campus.
  • Serve on selected Departmental, College and University committees

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  • Education: An earned Ph.D. in Mathematics or related field (degree must be earned before 31 August 2026).
  • Experience / Knowledge / Skills: Evidence of potential for success in university-level teaching and ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken English. The successful candidate will demonstrate potential for scholarly activity and for submission of proposal for external funding, and for serving the university and department.

PREFERRED EDUCATION / SKILLS/ EXPERIENCE:

  • Education and research experience in the field of Data science or Computational Mathematics
  • Demonstrated success in securing external funding
  • Experience with teaching on-line and distance learning

SUPERVISION OF OTHERS:

  • NA

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

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