Job description
Type: Full-Time
Salary: Well-qualified candidates can expect a starting salary of $52,000 commensurate with the candidate’s education, related experience, and qualifications.
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Position Title:
Assistant Professor – Tenure-Track – Mathematics – College of Integrated Studies
Job Category:
Faculty
Employment Type:
Regular
Job Profile:
Assistant Professor
Job Duties:
The Department of Integrated Studies in the College of Integrated Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater at Rock County in Janesville, WI seeks a tenure-track faculty member in the area of Mathematics beginning August 2026 with rank of Assistant Professor.
This is a full-time position with responsibilities for teaching undergraduate courses in Mathematics, and service to the university, community, and profession. Research and teaching expertise should complement existing faculty expertise. Teaching undergraduate students, developmental mathematics, under-represented populations, and familiarity with teaching at a two-year campus are important skills sought after for this position.
The successful candidate will have a particular interest in developmental or pedagogical mathematics and be able to teach courses that include Introduction to Basic Mathematics, Elementary and Intermediate Algebra, Quantitative Reasoning, College Algebra, Calculus, Geometry, and other relevant courses as part of the programs offered through the College of Integrated Studies including our Medical Sciences, Nursing, Foundations of Teacher Education, Bachelor of Arts and Sciences, Associates of Arts and Sciences, and other related educational areas. The candidate will also be expected to pursue an active research agenda that engages undergraduate students, results in publications and contributes to advancing the department, university, the profession, and society. In addition, the candidate will also be expected to participate in service activities and embrace the principles of diversity and inclusion as a member of the university community.
Responsibilities:
Full-Time teaching responsibilities include teaching, serving on campus and university committees, and service to the greater Rock County and Whitewater communities. In addition, faculty members serve as advisors/mentors to students and are encouraged to engage students in undergraduate research or other scholarly and creative activities. Service responsibilities include committee service at the departmental, college, and university levels as well as participation in community organizations and the discipline as relevant to the candidate’s expertise and interest. Faculty at UW-W may be required to teach in a variety of formats, including in-person, online and/or in a hybrid format, or courses in the evenings or on weekends. All students, faculty, and staff are required to ensure their materials are digitally accessible and utilize standard technology platforms supported by UW-Whitewater. Examples include, but are not limited to, Navigate, Canvas, and Microsoft Office applications – including Outlook, which is essential for university email communications and scheduling.
Department Information:
The Department of Integrated Studies is the singular department within the College of Integrated Studies located on the Rock County campus of the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater in Janesville, Wisconsin. Started in 1966, the campus has approximately 850 students and offers courses in many disciplines including natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, and fine arts. Learn more about UW-Whitewater’s Rock County campus here: https://www.uww.edu/rock
Key Job Responsibilities:
Department:
The College of Integrated Studies
Compensation:
Well-qualified candidates can expect a starting salary of $52,000 commensurate with the candidate’s education, related experience, and qualifications.
UW System employees receive an excellent benefit package. To learn more about the UW System’s comprehensive benefit package, review the UW System Employee Benefits Brochure.
Required Qualifications:
- A Ph.D. in Mathematics or closely related field is required. Those who are All But Dissertation will be considered but must have their degree completed by the contract start date in August of 2026; if not, they will be hired on a one-year contract with the understanding that their degree will be completed before January 2027 in advance of their first scheduled review.
- A demonstrated commitment to teaching with an emphasis on promoting the success of undergraduate students’ clear evidence of scholarly potential, commitment to working with inclusive populations, and serving as active member of the university community will be vital.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to interact respectfully with people from diverse socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
- Willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations, including necessary training and drills.
CAMPUS INFORMATION:
UW-Whitewater is a thriving public university located in southeastern Wisconsin. It leads the way in providing world-class, affordable higher education programs to more students than neighboring regional comprehensives in the University of Wisconsin System. A collaborative team of 1,300 faculty and staff are devoted to the success of the university’s 11,500 students at its main and Rock County campuses. The team provides high-impact practices and academic programs – online and in person – from associate to doctoral levels. Recognized nationally for affordability, inclusion, and career development, UWW serves approximately one-third first-generation students and boasts strength in many areas, especially business and education. The campus and community embrace the Warhawk Family spirit, supporting the university’s arts and nationally recognized NCAA Division-III level championship athletics. As a proud institution of access, more than 10 percent of undergraduate students use the acclaimed Center for Students with Disabilities – a priority mission since the 1970s.
UW-Whitewater’s campuses are located centrally near Milwaukee, Madison, and Chicago, offering easy access to the cultural and commercial opportunities of major metropolitan areas. Near both Lake Geneva and the Wisconsin Dells, the area attracts numerous visitors from across the country. Whitewater is a vibrant college community near the Kettle Moraine State Forest offering area residents seasonal outdoor enjoyment. The nearby Rock County campus is located in Janesville, a town of 60,000 located on the Rock River and known as Wisconsin’s Park Place.
ORGANIZATION INFORMATION:
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is part of the 13-campus Universities of Wisconsin (https://www.wisconsin.edu).
Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(b) provides that applicants may indicate in writing that their identity should be kept confidential. In response to a public records request, the University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(a).
Per Regent Policy Document 20-19, University of Wisconsin System Criminal Background Check Policy and Universities of Wisconsin Administrative Policy 1275 Recruitment Policies, UW-Whitewater requires criminal background checks as a contingency to employment. A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment. All final candidates must be asked, prior to hire, whether they have been found to have engaged in, are currently under investigation for, or left employment during an active investigation in which they were accused of sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks, these same sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also be asked.
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater requires that all employees be active participants in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills.
For UW-Whitewater Campus safety information and crime statistics/annual Security Report, see Annual Security and Fire Safety Report if you would like a paper copy of the report please contact the UW-Whitewater Police at 262-472-4660.
UW IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
How to apply
Only complete application packages will be considered. This includes online submission of the following documents. (A candidate can upload up to 5 documents as part of their application, if asked to upload more than 5 documents please zip the files and title accordingly)
- Cover letter/letter of interest
- Statement of teaching philosophy
- Curriculum Vita
- Names and contact information for three professional references (letters of recommendation may be solicited at a later time)
- Copies of unofficial graduate transcripts (Official transcripts will be required if offered the position)
- Student Evaluations
Contact Information:
If you have questions regarding this recruitment or if you are unable to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact us at (262) 472-1024 or [email protected].
For questions regarding this position, please contact:
Dr. Jeff Suarez, Chair of the Department of Integrated Studies
608/898-5082
To Ensure Consideration:
Applications received by December 29th, 2025, are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.
