Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) - Mathematics

This is a full-time (100% FTE) position with a 9-month service period (September 16 -
June 15, each year) and an expected start date of September 16, 2027. The initial appointment will be for a three-year term, eligible for
reappointment after successful academic review.

The base salary range for this position will be $8,889 to $9,556 per month
($80,000 to $86,000 per 9-month academic year), commensurate with experience and qualifications. The successful candidate will be expected
to perform highly effective and inclusive teaching, using a variety of pedagogical techniques and technologies, in an urban-serving campus
environment. They will be prepared to develop and teach courses serving students from majors including mathematics, engineering,
environmental science, biomedical sciences, business, social science, technology, and education. The successful candidate will be expected
to teach general undergraduate mathematics courses, mentor undergraduates, and serve as advisors to mathematics majors for capstone
projects. Faculty at UWT are expected to teach multiple modalities, including in-person, online, and hybrid courses. Mathematics instruction
is typically offered in the in-person modality.

The expected teaching load for this position is set at a level equivalent to six (6)
standard courses per academic year. The successful candidate will be expected to teach in one or more of the following subject areas:
precalculus, the calculus sequence through multivariable calculus, as well as statistics. In addition, positive factors for consideration
include, but are not limited to experience or interest to teach proof and writing-focused classes. Our department is strongly committed to
authentic undergraduate research experiences. This position will support undergraduate research and experiential learning opportunities in
their disciplinary area. Additionally, this position is expected to successfully mentor undergraduate students with diverse experiences and
backgrounds, in an academic setting.

The successful candidate will also be expected to perform research and service in the
candidate's area of expertise of Operations Research or related fields, broadly interpreted to include, but is not limited to, optimization,
decision analysis, and scheduling. This will include the development and maintenance of a rigorous scholarly agenda and actively
participating in unit-specific activities such as serving as a faculty advisor for mathematics majors, actively engaging in department and
program meetings, participating in shared governance, and contributing to mathematics and department workgroups. Additional service
expectations include mentoring students, participating in school and campus committees, and active membership within relevant professional
organizations.

All University of Washington faculty are expected to engage in teaching, research, and service.

About
the Tacoma Campus and the Sciences and Mathematics Department

The University of Washington Tacoma (UWT) is a growing,
urban-servicing university that is deeply invested in its local communities. As one of three campuses of a world-class university, UWT is
dedicated to interdisciplinary and innovative teaching and scholarship, and to engaging the community in mutually beneficial partnerships.
Consistent with the institution's urban-serving mission, UWT provides a unique environment for faculty to creatively develop their teaching,
scholarship, and service portfolios, and to engage with the Tacoma community. UWT's commitment to access is central to an environment where
students, staff, faculty, and South Sound residents find abundant opportunities for intellectual, personal, and professional growth.

The School of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences at UW Tacoma is comprised of three academic departments, among the seven schools that
make up the UWT campus. The mission of the Sciences and Mathematics Department (SAM) is to empower our communities in an equitable and just
way, through scientific and quantitative reasoning built upon inclusive interdisciplinary foundations and impactful scholarship. More
information about our vision, mission, and values is located on our website https://www.tacoma.uw.edu/sias/sam.

Qualifications

Applicants for this position must meet the
following minimum qualifications:

• An earned doctorate (or foreign equivalent) in Mathematics (or related field) from
  an accredited college or university by the start of the appointment
• Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching in the candidate's area
  of expertise
• Demonstrated record of research in the candidate's area of expertise
• Demonstrated record of institutional or
  community service

In exceptional circumstances, candidates in the final stages of the degree (pending conferral) may be
considered an appointed on an acting basis.

Instructions

First consideration of applications will begin on
October 15, 2026. Priority will be given to those applications received by that date. Applications will only be accepted via
Interfolio: The position will remain open until filled.

Applications must include the following materials:

1. A cover letter, providing an overview of your academic interests, how you meet the minimum qualifications, and relevant
   teaching and research experience. (2 page maximum)
2. A curriculum vitae, including your scholarship, a list of
   courses taught, their frequency, and your role in each course (e.g., primary instructor vs. teaching assistant), and your academic and
   professional service roles.
3. A teaching statement, describing your teaching philosophy, including methods and
   high-impact practices you use (or intend to use) to support student learning for students from a variety of preparations and backgrounds,
   and examples of how you would incorporate these methods into a mathematics classroom. (3 page maximum)
4. Evidence of teaching
   effectiveness. This portfolio might include: sample syllabi, quantitative and/or qualitative student evaluations, and/or peer
   teaching evaluations. Material related to proof or project writing is encouraged.
5. A research statement, describing
   your specific areas of academic interest and your plans for an emerging research and scholarly agenda. This statement should also describe
   how your research and scholarship will advance UW Tacoma's mission to expand access and opportunities for students from a variety of
   preparations and academic backgrounds. (2 page maximum)
6. Names and contact information for three professional
   references, with letters available upon request.

Throughout these materials, applicants are encouraged to articulate
how their past experiences and/or future plans in research, teaching, mentoring, and/or service promote a sense of belonging and foster a
welcoming and inclusive academic environment.

Specific inquiries should be directed to the search committee Chair, Jim Gawel, at jimgawel@uw.edu

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Equal
Opportunity

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all.
As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion,
national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information,
disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive
Order No. 81.

Benefits Information

The University is committed to providing excellent benefits to our
faculty. For a summary of available benefits, please see UWHR benefits information.

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Disability Services

The University of Washington is committed to providing access and
reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request
disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.