Postdoctoral Fellow in Mathematics

Overview

The University of Dallas, Constantin College of Liberal Arts, invites new or recent mathematics doctoral recipients to apply for a full-time faculty position as a Postdoctoral Teaching Fellow for a term of two years, beginning in the Fall of 2026. The unique emphasis for this position is to provide experience in teaching mathematics using inquiry-based learning methods. The successful candidate will teach at least one course each semester using these methods. The mathematics department has a long, well-established history of using inquiry-based learning in many of its course offerings, both for majors and non-majors. Financial support may be available for attending conferences focused on inquiry-based methods in mathematics. The start date for this position is August 19, 2026. Further information about the department can be found at https://udallas.edu/academics/programs/mathematics.

 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
·         The candidate will teach three courses each semester that support both the mathematics major and the university core curriculum.

·         The candidate will be responsible for preparing for each class meeting, leading classroom discussion, grading assignments and exams, and assigning grades in each course.

·         The candidate will hold regular office hours and attend monthly department meetings.

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENT
·         Applicants must have earned a Ph.D. in any area of mathematics, applied mathematics, or statistics by Fall 2026, and should not have earned their degree earlier than 2025.

 

WHO WE ARE
The University of Dallas is a premier Catholic liberal arts university that seeks to educate the whole person, encouraging its students to pursue wisdom, truth and virtue as the proper and primary ends of education. All employees are expected to support the university’s Mission, which is informed by the Apostolic Constitution Ex corde Ecclesiae, the Catholic Church’s governing document on Catholic universities. The University of Dallas is known for its nationally ranked Core Curriculum, exceptional post-graduation outcomes, and some of the happiest students in the country.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPLICATION

 

Applications must include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a statement on teaching, and three letters of recommendation. Please indicate in your cover letter your interest in an inquiry-based teaching position and your professional goals after the completion of the postdoctoral appointment. Applications completed by December 15 will receive full consideration. Applications may be submitted through mathjobs and must also be submitted online at https://hr.udallas.edu/apply/

 

All applications should be submitted online at: https://hr.udallas.edu/apply/

 

For questions regarding this position please contact Dr. John Osoinach, Chair of the Mathematics Department, at josoinach@udallas.edu or (972) 265-5732.

 

 

BENEFITS

 

UD provides competitive pay and benefits, including eligibility to participate in medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; employee events; a health and wellness program; a free fitness center; competitive leave programs; tuition waiver, tuition exchange for employees and their families; and matching retirement plan contributions.

 

 

The University of Dallas seeks to recruit, develop, and retain faculty, staff and administration of the highest caliber.

 

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from individuals who will enhance our community and advance our Mission.