Villanova University
Assistant Professor of Mathematics – Tenure Track

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Posting Details (Default Section) Posting Number:20251297FPosition Title:Assistant Professor of Mathematics – Tenure TrackPosition Type:FacultyLocation:Villanova, PARecruitment Type:Internal/External ApplicantsWork Schedule:full-time/9-monthsDepartment:185-Mathematics & StatisticsPosition Summary:The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Villanova University invites applications for a tenure track position in Mathematics with the rank of Assistant Professor. The position begins in August 2026. The teaching load is 12 credits for the first year, with a standard load of 15 credits per year thereafter. Candidates from all areas of Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, and related fields, such as Operations Research and Mathematical Physics, are invited to apply.

Join a dynamic and diverse group of mathematicians and statisticians with varied research interests. Our program features robust undergraduate majors and minors in mathematics and in statistics, an MA in Mathematics, and an MS in Applied Statistics and Data Science.

Our department currently has 45 full-time faculty members across mathematics and statistics and is known for its collegiality. Villanova values excellence in teaching, supporting it through teaching development and grant opportunities as well as small class sizes. The department and University are deeply committed to our Mission and creating a community of scholars with varied backgrounds, talents, experiences and beliefs, united and dedicated to the highest academic standards. Further information can be found at https://math.villanova.edu.

Villanova is located 12 miles west of Philadelphia, which is the nation’s sixth largest city and home to many historical and cultural attractions. There is easy access to the Philadelphia International Airport and to nearby cities such as New York and Washington, D.C., both by highway and by rail. More information about Villanova and its location is available on the Villanova website at https://www1.villanova.edu/university.html.

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach mathematics courses at the introductory, upper, and graduate levels.
• Establish and maintain a research program in your area of expertise.
• Be an active member of the department, the Villanova community, and the profession.

Minimum Qualifications:Ph.D. in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, or related field (or near completion).Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrable commitment to excellence in teaching, as evidenced in the Statement of Teaching Philosophy.
• Demonstrable commitment to excellence in research, as evidenced in the Statement of Research Interests.

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours: Special Message to Applicants:Applicants must apply online:All applications are to include:

• Cover letter.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Copies of academic transcripts (undergraduate and graduate).
• Three professional references (four maximum). At least one should be able to address the candidate’s disciplinary expertise, and at least one reference should have seen the candidate deliver or design classroom instruction. References will be contacted via email to submit confidential letters of recommendation when the application is submitted.
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Statement of Research Interests

For finalists, an official graduate transcript and a statement of contribution to Villanova’s Mission and Enduring Commitments will be required.

An email will be sent to your references with a secure web link asking that they submit confidential letters of recommendation.Review of applications begins upon receipt and continues until the position is filled. We invite you to apply by December 15, 2025, for full consideration.Posting Date:11/10/2025Closing Date (11:59pm ET):Salary Posting Information: CompetitiveSalary Band:Job Classification:exemptReferences Needed References Needed Minimum Number of References Needed3Maximum Number of References Needed4Supplemental Questions

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Documents needed to complete your application:Required Documents

1. Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
2. Resume / Curriculum Vitae
3. Statement of Teaching Philosophy
4. Transcripts
5. Statement of Research Interests

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1. Statement of Contribution to Mission