Visiting Assistant Professor of Mathematics

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Sewanee, TN
Job Type: Visiting Faculty
Job Number: 202100502
Division: College of Arts & Sciences
Department: Mathematics and Computer Science
Opening Date: 02/17/2026


Position Overview
The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at The University of the South, commonly known as Sewanee, invites applications for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor of Mathematics position beginning August 2026.

The department is committed to excellence in undergraduate teaching within a liberal arts environment, meaningful faculty scholarship, close student mentorship, and active engagement in the broader university community.
Position Appointment Details:

• This is a non-renewable sabbatical replacement
• Faculty
• Visiting Assistant Professor

Position Description
Primary responsibilities include:

• Teaching three mathematics courses per semester (3/3 teaching load)
• Teaching across the undergraduate mathematics curriculum

Additional expectations include:

• Engaging in scholarship appropriate to a liberal arts setting
• Providing close mentorship to undergraduate students
• Participating actively in the broader academic community

Attributes of a Successful Candidate
A successful candidate will:

• Hold a Ph.D. in Mathematics (required)
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching
• Show the ability to teach across the undergraduate mathematics curriculum
• Maintain a scholarship appropriate to a liberal arts institution
• Value student mentorship and faculty-student collaboration
• Engage constructively in departmental and university life

Candidates should clearly address their commitment to teaching, scholarship, mentorship, and community engagement in their application materials.

Supplemental Information
Application Materials Required:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Statement of teaching philosophy in a liberal arts setting
• Unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts
• One letter of recommendation addressing the applicant's teaching in detail

Review Timeline:

• Review of applications begins February 21, 2026
• Open until filled

Employment Requirement:

• Eligibility for employment is contingent upon successful prescreening

The University of the South, familiarly known as "Sewanee," is home to a nationally recognized College of Arts and Sciences and a School of Theology. Sewanee is distinguished by its dedication to cultivate academic excellence, community values, and environmental stewardship that produces informed, self-aware, and participatory citizens for our democracy and servant-leaders for the world. Nestled on 13,000 acres atop Tennessee's Cumberland Plateau, the University offers both a uniquely beautiful setting and convenient access to nearby cities-Chattanooga, Nashville, and Huntsville. The University is affiliated with the Episcopal Church and seeks to be a place where individuals from a variety of backgrounds and experiences find support, opportunity, and purpose.
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Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of the South is an equal-opportunity institution, dedicated to treating all applicants fairly and fostering a welcoming environment for employees and students alike.