Assistant Professor - Mathematics & Computer Science

Assistant Professor - Mathematics & Computer Science

The Department of Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science at the University of St. Thomas (Houston, TX) seeks applicants for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin in the Fall of 2026. Terminal Ph.D. Degree in Data Science, Statistics, or Mathematics with an emphasis on applied statistics (if a degree in Applied Statistics, it must have a strong Computer Science background). The successful candidate will be able to contribute to the academic and scholarly work of the department and the university, and also to identify strongly with the university's Catholic liberal arts identity and its Basilian mission.

Located in Houston, Texas, the University of St. Thomas is a private institution committed to the liberal arts and to the religious, ethical, and intellectual tradition of Catholic higher education. The Computer Science program is adopting an innovative curriculum for Computer Science, anchored in a socio-technical and situated learning pedagogy along with a highly interdisciplinary and collaborative approach. Some of our partnerships include the Center for Health and Science Professions, the Data-Inspired Discovery and Algorithmic Fairness Lab, and the UST STEM Center, among others. The campus is located in Houston's Museum District and Innovation Corridor, a diverse and vibrant urban environment with professional opportunities. We're just steps from downtown and the famed Texas Medical Center.

Responsibilities include:

The successful candidate is expected to:

• Teach undergraduate courses in basic mathematics, applied statistics, and data analysis.
• Teach and develop appropriate graduate courses in the Master's of Applied Data Science program.
• Contribute to the development and general growth of the Master of Applied Data Science program.
• Develop an undergraduate research program.
• Participate in service activities as needed by the department and the university.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate is expected to possess:

• A terminal Ph.D. Degree in Data Science, Statistics, or Mathematics with an emphasis on applied statistics (if a degree in Applied Statistics, it must have a strong Computer Science background).
• A demonstrated excellence in teaching or demonstrable ability and or commitment to teaching excellence.
• A demonstrated track record of scholarship and service activities.
• An expressed desire and commitment to support the university's mission.

In addition to addressing qualifications and experience, the cover letter should address the candidate's resonance with the university's mission and with Catholic liberal arts higher education and provide a statement of adherence to Ex Corde Ecclesiae.

Applicants should attach: a) a cover letter with a clear description of experience relevant to the position; b) a CV including a list of three references; c) a two-page statement of teaching philosophy, and d) a two-page statement of scholarship.

The review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

The University of St. Thomas is an Equal Opportunity Employer