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Assistant Professor - Applied Mathematics

Position Number: 6663979
Location: Lubbock, TX
Position Type: Mathematics

Assistant Professor - Applied Mathematics

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Position DescriptionThe Honors College at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track, Assistant Professor in Applied Mathematics to begin September 1, 2026.

Position Description
The Honors College at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track, Assistant Professor in Applied Mathematics to begin September 1, 2026.

Major/Essential Functions
In line with TTU's strategic priorities to engage and empower a dynamic student body, enable innovative research and creative activities, and transform lives and communities through outreach and engaged scholarship, applicants should have experience working with a breadth of student populations at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels within individual or across the areas of teaching, research/creative activity, and service.

As a faculty member in the Honors College, you will be expected to:

Contribute to the teaching mission of the College by teaching four Honors courses per academic year (generally a 2/2 load), mentoring undergraduate researchers, and developing curriculum;
Publish high-quality research, seek external funding, and participate in other scholarly activities as appropriate to your specific area of expertise;
Demonstrate a commitment to outreach and engagement with partners external to the University; and
Support the Honors College, the University, and your academic community through service activities.

Required Qualifications

A Ph.D. at the time of appointment in an applied mathematics discipline or related field;
A demonstrated history of presenting and publishing works in the applied mathematics discipline or related field.
Demonstrated commitment to and/or effectiveness in a broad-based, liberal arts, globally minded education and engaged, experiential, high-quality teaching;
Research and teaching interests and experience that would provide teaching, curriculum, and mentoring support to Honors students in a variety of mathematics-heavy fields, including (but not limited to) engineering, business, agricultural and life sciences, and geosciences.

Preferred Qualifications
In addition to the required qualifications, individuals with the following preferred qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply:

Evidence of substantial experience offering high-quality instruction in introductory courses in calculus, statistics, accounting, and/or finance;
A background in Honors as a student, staff member, and/or faculty;
Experience with receiving, working on, and/or seeking federally funded research grants.
Success in collaborating across disciplines on research and grant-seeking related to Texas Tech's five Strategic Research Themes: Systems Resilience & Adaptability, Powering Our Future, Advancing OneHealth, Rural & Urban Development, and Strengthening National Security.

Special Instructions to Applicant
Please include the following documents in your application:1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter
3. A statement on integrated scholarship, in which the candidate outlines the robust, mutually enriching relationship between their research, teaching, and outreach/engagement efforts, with a particular focus on Honors pedagogy.
4. Names and contact information for three professional references who can speak to the candidate's history of or potential for teaching and scholarship excellence.
The application deadline is November 7, 2025.

Questions about this position should be directed to Dr. John Carrell, Search Committee Chair at john.carrell@ttu.edu.

To apply, visit workattexastech.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.