Assistant Teaching Professor in Mathematics

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Assistant Teaching Professor

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Who We Are

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is a premier educational institution that prides itself on academic excellence, research, and community engagement and is actively seeking a Assistant Teaching Professor in Mathematics to join our team! UCCS is committed to academic excellence, professional development, and fostering an environment that supports innovation and student success.

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Salary/Pay Range: $50,000 annually. Compensation will be commensurate upon experience and qualifications. This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime provisions.

Work Location: On-Site

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Summary

The Department of Mathematics at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) invites applications for a full-time Assistant Teaching Professor starting August 2026. Duties include teaching twenty-four semester credit hours per academic year along with service in support of departmental goals in undergraduate education. This position will be responsible for teaching a minimum of 12 credit hours (two sections) per year of MATH 1030, College Algebra with Supplemental Instruction. 

Applications must include a letter of application, a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a teaching statement, and three letters of recommendation, at least two highlighting teaching. The teaching statement should detail the experience in teaching mathematics courses, including a brief description of the courses taught, and discuss any innovative teaching approaches, if applicable. Applicants should submit these materials through the American Mathematical Society mathjobs.org system (https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/UCCS/ATP ).  In addition, the University of Colorado requires applications (except the letters of recommendation) to be submitted through its employment website (http://www.cu.edu/cu-careers). Applicants who do not apply through both sites will not be eligible for this position. For further information on the Department of Mathematics, visit https://uccs.edu/~math/. 

Essential Functions

• The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Classroom teaching, to include at least two sections per year of MATH 1030.

• Mentoring and academic advising of students.

• Serving on committees.

• Participating in department meetings.

Qualifications

• A master’s degree in mathematics or a closely related field is required. The degree must be awarded by the start of the appointment.

• Experience teaching developmental courses is preferred.

Tentative Search Timeline

• Priority will be given to applications submitted by: January 27, 2026
• Potential interview dates: Starting the week of February 16, 2026.
• Potential start date: August 17, 2026.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

In accordance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, UCCS does not discriminate based on sex in our employment or compensation practices.