Assistant Professor of Mathematics

Title
Assistant Professor of Mathematics

Tenure Track or Non Tenure Track
Tenure Track

Faculty Rank
Assistant Professor

Open Date
11/20/2024

Close Date

Full or Part Time
Full Time

Position Summary

Trinity College invites applicants for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level. Beginning July 1, 2025, the position offers a competitive salary/benefits package, monetary support for research, a 2/2 teaching load in the first 2 years, and a 3/2 load thereafter. There is no closing date for applications; however, only those completed by November 15, 2024 will be guaranteed full consideration.

Trinity College seeks a faculty that reflects the changing demographics of our student body. Our student body is diverse, representing 41 states and 70 countries, with 21 percent U.S. students of color and 50 percent who identify as women. More than 90 percent of students live on campus. Trinity is a highly selective, independent, nonsectarian liberal arts institution located in the capital city of Hartford, Conn. With more than 2,100 full-time undergraduate students and 91 graduate students, the college maintains a rigorous academic profile complemented by a vibrant and diverse co-curricular program. We consider our location in a culturally and socioeconomically diverse capital city to be among Trinity’s most distinctive assets, and we cultivate strong connections with our surrounding neighbors and with institutions and organizations throughout Hartford and the region. As a preeminent liberal arts college in an urban setting, Trinity College prepares students to be bold, independent thinkers who lead transformative lives.

Qualifications

Requirements: a Ph.D. in mathematics, evidence of effective teaching, a strong potential for sustained research in a sub-field of analysis, and a clear commitment to undergraduate education and research. We are seeking candidates who demonstrate a clear commitment to undergraduate education and research in a diverse community.

Compensation

Competitive salary and benefits, plus start-up expense fund.

Special Instructions to Applicants

A complete application consists of a letter of application explaining the candidate’s interest in and fit with the position, a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy that addresses teaching to a diverse student audience, a research summary that addresses how the candidate will involve undergraduate students in their research, and three letters of reference, at least one of which must address teaching effectiveness. Please submit all application materials to www.mathjobs.org .

Quick Link
https://trincoll.peopleadmin.com/postings/3435

Trinity College is an independent, nonsectarian liberal arts college for men and women, with approximately 2,200 undergraduate students and 200 faculty members, located in Hartford, Connecticut. Our Mission is “Engage. Connect. Transform.” As the preeminent liberal arts college in an urban setting, Trinity College prepares students to be bold, independent thinkers who lead transformative lives. Trinity is an actively engaged community of students, faculty and staff who work together to develop and sustain the intellectual and creative opportunities central to a first-class liberal arts education. Hartford, the state capital, provides many opportunities for cultural and social engagement.

The College is committed to building a representative and diverse faculty, administrative staff, and student body. Trinity is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Applicants with disabilities should request, in advance, any needed accommodation in order to participate in the application process.

For all faculty positions, completion of the Ph.D. or appropriate equivalent is expected. Candidates should have a strong commitment to undergraduate and interdisciplinary teaching in a liberal arts context, and a well-articulated plan for sustained research. Trinity is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching, and service.