Assistant Professor-Mathematics
Content + Source + Freshness • 16 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Reasonable opportunity with potential for growth in a supportive department, although lacking specific salary information and requiring a fit within diverse mathematical fields.
- Supportive department focused on growth and collaboration
- Diversity in research interests open to various applications
- Engaged with student mentorship opportunities
Pros
- Flexibility in research interests allows a diverse candidate pool
- Engaged department with a supportive academic environment
- Emphasis on professional development for faculty
Cons
- Salary terms are unspecified
- High expectations for a broad range of mathematical expertise
- Potentially high workload due to teaching and research commitments
Who it's for
Early to Mid-Career • On-campus teaching
Good fit
- Individuals with a Ph.D. specializing in relevant fields
- Teaching-focused candidates interested in collaborative research
- Applicants looking for a supportive department culture
Not recommended for
- New graduates without teaching experience
- Candidates unwilling to engage in diverse research areas
- Those seeking remote teaching solutions
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Application review will begin on November 1, 2025. Open until filed.
Position Details: This full-time faculty position is on-campus and in-person.
The Department of Mathematics at Texas Christian University (TCU) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning in August 2026. We seek candidates ideally specializing in Statistics or Data Science, but all areas of mathematical research will be considered, and strong candidates from other fields are encouraged to apply. Current departmental research strengths in Statistics and Data Science include semiparametric methods, measurement error and latent variable modeling, and regularization techniques for small-sample problems. Other areas of active research in the department include Geometry, Topology, Operator Algebras, Number Theory, and Representation Theory of Lie Groups. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Statistics, Mathematics, or a closely related field by August 2026. Exceptional candidates may be considered for appointment at a higher rank.
The Department of Mathematics is a small, collegial unit, currently with 20 full-time faculty members. The department serves approximately 125 majors in Math, Actuarial Science, and Data Science and has a small graduate program offering Master’s and Doctoral degrees in Mathematics.
School/College Description:The TCU College of Science & Engineering (CSE) encompasses 10 departments (Biology, Chemistry & Biochemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Geological Sciences, Mathematics, Nutritional Sciences, Physics & Astronomy, and Psychology) as well the Ranch Management Program, which offers both an undergraduate degree and a one-year certificate program. The College is also home to the Pre-Health Professions Institute, the Karyn Purvis Institute for Child Development, the Institute of Behavioral Research, and the Institute for Ranch Management. The College is the second largest at TCU in terms of both undergraduate enrollment and number of majors. CSE contains a disproportionate percentage of high-achieving students, as evidenced by the fact that almost one-half of the students in the Honors College have majors in the College of Science & Engineering. Research opportunities abound for undergraduates, with 46 percent of majors engaging in a substantive experience during which they work one-on-one with their faculty mentor. The College also has five doctoral programs and 16 master’s programs as well as two graduate certificate programs. The College faculty are true teacher-scholars, for whom instruction and research are viewed as complementary activities.
University & Fort Worth Description: ABOUT TCU
Founded in 1873, Texas Christian University sits on 302 acres nestled in a primarily residential part of Fort Worth, just minutes away from downtown. The University includes seven schools and colleges, in addition to the John V. Roach Honors College and the Burnett School of Medicine.
Currently, TCU enrolls more than 10,200 undergraduates and 1,700 graduate students. Twenty-eight percent of students self-identify as a member of a minority group, five percent are international students, and forty-five percent are from out-of-state. Our students are supported by more than 2,200 faculty and staff. The University has more than 700 full-time faculty members and is a top 100 National University as classified by US News and World Report and has a Carnegie Classification of R2: Doctoral Universities – High Research Activity.
ABOUT FORT WORTH
Like TCU, Fort Worth has the approachable, friendly charm of a smaller town, but offers the amenities, cultural activities, diversity and unique personality of a much larger city. Fort Worth, Texas, is the 13th largest city in the United States with an ever-growing population nearing 1 million. Fort Worth and TCU have grown together in a nearly 150-year relationship. You’ll find that many Horned Frogs remain here after graduation, thanks to the region’s thriving job market. Fort Worth is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area, the fourth largest metropolitan area in the United States, and the number 1 tourist destination in Texas. In 2018, bizjournals.com ranked Fort Worth the 7th most affordable city to live and work in the United States and U.S. News and World Report named Fort Worth one of the Best Places to Live. Fort Worth, Dallas and Arlington all rank among the top 25 most diverse cities in the country.
Fort Worth is known for its vast array of cultural, educational and entertainment opportunities. The city boasts three world class art museums—the Kimbell Art Museum, the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth and the Amon Carter Museum of American Art. The Bass Performance Hall is one of the premier performance venues in the country. Concerts, film festivals and other events are held regularly at Sundance Square, Panther Island and Near Southside venues.
Candidates should apply through MathJobs (http://www.mathjobs.org/) and must also submit information through the TCU HR system. For the application on MathJobs, please submit (a) an AMS cover sheet; (b) a cover letter; (c) a complete vita, including a list of publications; (d) a research plan; (e) a teaching statement specifically addressing your teaching style, classroom techniques, and assessment strategies; (f) copies of graduate transcripts; (g) three or more confidential letters of recommendation, at least one of which addresses the candidate’s teaching in detail; and (h) for applicants who have not completed a Ph.D., please also submit undergraduate transcripts. Candidates are strongly encouraged to describe in their application materials how they might support the university and department priorities described above. The posting in the TCU HR system can be found by going to https://jobs.tcu.edu/ . Here, candidates must fill out a brief application, which consists of contact information and the voluntary AA/EEO survey form, and upload a letter of application and their vita. This site also contains further information about TCU, the College of Science and Engineering, and Fort Worth. Applicants who have not submitted the required documents at both sites will not be considered.
Applicants who submit all materials by November 1, 2025, are guaranteed full consideration. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
Texas Christian University values Integrity, Engagement, Community, and Excellence in the workplace. TCU treats applicants and employees with fairness and respect. TCU hires and promotes individuals based on their qualifications and their commitment to making a positive impact on our student-centered community. TCU is an equal opportunity employer and follows all applicable employment laws. TCU fairly considers all qualified individuals, ensuring we are a workplace free from unlawful discrimination and harassment.
