Required: Ph.D. in mathematics or related field by January 1, 2027
HOW TO APPLY
For internal applicants , please apply through Workday using the ' Jobs Hub ' application, see instructions provided here .
For all applicants , you do not need to complete the "(Work) Experience," "Education," "Certifications," or "Languages" fields - these details will be provided in your curriculum vitae.
In the "Application Documents" field, please upload the following as seen below. Each as a separate pdf file.
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae
Teaching Statement
Research Statement
All complete applications received by February 15, 2026, will be guaranteed full consideration.
Candidates who advance beyond the initial review will be asked to have their references email letters directly to the search committee. Candidates should request at least three letters of recommendation, with at least one addressing teaching.
CONTACT INFORMATION
If you have any questions, please contact Dr. E. Cabral Balreira, Department Chair, math.chair@trinity.edu
Please ensure that all required documents are uploaded prior to submitting an application. If you have revisions needed to an application already submitted or need help submitting an application, please contact Human Resources at 210-999-7507 or email humanresources@trinity.edu .
Benefits
Vision insurance
Additional Information
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Exempt Job Description:
Trinity University invites applications for a one-year term appointment in mathematics at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics, to begin in Fall 2026. A Ph.D. in mathematics by the time of appointment is required. The primary qualification is excellence in teaching; engagement in scholarly activity is also desirable. The successful candidate will teach three courses per semester. This position is a one-year appointment with the possibility of renewal for a second year.
BACKGROUND
Trinity University is a secular, independent, private institution, founded in 1869. Trinity offers high-quality science, liberal arts, and pre-professional programs as represented by the four schools (STEM, Arts & Humanities, Social Science and Civic Engagement, and Business) to approximately 2,500 undergraduate students from the U.S. and more than 45 countries. The attractive campus overlooks downtown San Antonio, a city rich in heritage and ethnic diversity. Additional information can be found on the Resource Guide to Trinity & San Antonio .
The Department of Mathematics is one of eight departments in the D. R. Semmes School of Science, endowed with a gift of $26 million that in part supports student research and faculty development. The D. R. Semmes School of Science is housed in the Center for the Sciences and Innovation , an innovative and collaborative hub for interdisciplinary research and teaching.
The Department of Mathematics includes eleven faculty members engaged in pure and applied mathematics and supports interdisciplinary programs across the institution.
Both the Department of Mathematics and the University as a whole value and safeguard academic freedom for faculty members in their teaching and scholarship. Trinity is guided by a set of core values and is committed to implementing practices in pursuit of an inclusive campus for all students, faculty, and staff to feel welcomed and engaged in a community of learning.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Teach up to six courses per academic year in the Mathematics Department
Advise and mentor undergraduate students
Provide regular office hours in accordance with standard university practice
Maintain appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics
APPOINTMENT DETAILS
This position will be a 9-month appointment (9 or 12 month disbursement) starting August 2026. The appointment carries the possibility of renewal for a second year.
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