Job Description

Position Information
Assistant Professor of Practice

The Department of Mathematics in the College of Science at The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) invites applications for a Fixed-Term-Track (FTT) position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Practice to begin Fall 2026.

Anticipated contract length of 1 to 3 years and will be reviewed at the end of the first academic year for renewal, based on performance.

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence — advancing knowledge, social mobility and public health across South Texas and beyond. UT San Antonio serves approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT San Antonio has also been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more online, on UT San Antonio Today or on X, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube or LinkedIn.


College of Sciences

The College of Sciences (COS) at UT San Antonio fosters innovation and excellence through teaching rooted in research across seven departments and 30 degree programs. With more than 4,800 students and 280 faculty, COS offers a supportive environment that empowers learning, collaboration, and achievement. Our faculty are recognized nationally and internationally for their research and scholarship. Our college is closely affiliated with several leading research centers and institutes, including the South Texas Center for Emerging Infectious Diseases, the Brain Health Consortium, and the Center for Innovative Drug Discovery. Our research strengths range from atoms to galaxies, cellular health to planetary dynamics, and the mathematical and physical principles that connect them all. Through experiential learning and discovery, COS equips the next generation of scientific leaders.

Department of Mathematics

The Department of Mathematics at the University of Texas at San Antonio is dedicated to research, high-quality instruction and learning, community engagement and public service. The department embraces excellence, with the mission to empower its undergraduate and graduate students.

The Department serves as the point of articulation for disciplines across Science, Technology, and Engineering represented in the College of Sciences at The University of Texas at San Antonio and beyond. The Department is a center for intellectual and creative resources via its varied group of faculty with the mission to contribute at all levels to socioeconomic development for Texas, the nation, and the world.

Students who earn a mathematics degree learn how to provide technical support and conduct research for high-technology industries, government, and private companies. Graduates often pursue careers as a data scientist, data mining analyst, actuary, statistician, mathematics teacher, computer programmer, software developer, financial analyst, and machine learning engineer.

More information about the department’s mission, vision, and strategic initiatives is available on the Department website https://sciences.utsa.edu/mathematics/.

Salary Range: $50,000 annualized. UT San Antonio offers an attractive package of benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage. More information can be found at www.utsa.edu/benefits

Job Type: Full Time


Position Summary

The responsibilities of this position include teaching twelve credit hours each semester at the level of Calculus II and below to math majors and non majors, plus working with colleagues within and outside the department innovative curricula and curriculum development that enhances student access and success, and providing other departmental service as assigned. Working with other colleagues, in part, involves coordination of materials across multiple sections of the same course and gathering and sharing data on the student assessments.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in mathematics, applied mathematics, mathematics education, or closely related field.
Experience teaching introductory college mathematics content courses.
This position may require the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48.

Application Process

To apply, applicants must upload the following:

A current curriculum vitae.
Complete contact information for at least three professional references.
A teaching statement (1-page).
Letter of interest describing the applicant’s professional experience, highlighting any work in Mathematics.
Posting Close Date: This position will remain open until filled. At the discretion of the hiring department, this position posting may close to applications once a sufficient number of qualified applications has been received.