Assistant Professor College of Sciences​/School of Mathematical and Statistical Science

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• Title:
  
  Assistant Professor in the College of Sciences / School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences/Brownsville
• Job Class Code: 10031
• FLSA Exempt
• Posting Number: FRGV
  1928
• Working Title:
  
  Assistant Professor in the College of Sciences / School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences/Brownsville
• Number of Vacancies: 3
• Location:
  
  Brownsville, Texas
• Division/Organization:
  Provost – Academic Affairs
• Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position
• Tenure Status:
  Tenure Track
• FTE: 1

The School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences (SMSS) at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) invites applications for three tenure-track Assistant Professor positions, to begin in Fall 2026, based on the Brownsville campus - one position in Mathematics and two in Statistics. We seek candidates with strong research potential in any area of Mathematics or Statistics, with particular preference given to applicants specializing in Statistics for the two Statistics positions.

Successful candidates are expected to develop and maintain a productive, independent research program with the potential to secure extramural funding, demonstrate excellence in teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and actively contribute to the growth and development of the School’s academic programs. Faculty in these positions are also expected to strengthen and complement the School’s Ph.D. program in Mathematics and Statistics with Interdisciplinary Applications and to contribute to the academic and local community through mentorship, collaboration, and service aligned with the mission of UTRGV.

We seek applicants who are dedicated to serving the UTRGV’s student body as an Assistant Professor of the SMSS beginning in the  academic year.

About UTRGV: UTRGV serves the Rio Grande Valley and beyond via an innovative and unique multicultural education dedicated to student access and success. By championing leading research, healthcare, and application of university discoveries, we support sustainable development, community engagement, and well-being. The UTRGV is committed to building and sustaining a highly qualified and talented faculty to pursue excellence in everything that we do, including teaching, research, and service.

Drawing on our unique identity as the leading Hispanic-Serving Institution in a bilingual and bicultural environment, UTRGV will promote student access and success by building from strength in education and creating a vibrant campus experience. By 2027, we will accelerate transformation in the Rio Grande Valley and beyond by driving meaningful advancements in research and creative works, expanding access to high-quality and affordable healthcare, and fostering authentic community engagement and integration.

UTRGV is a distributed campus, one university spanning four counties and multiple locations. Our purpose is to be a university for the entire Rio Grande Valley and beyond. Over 91% of the students enrolled at UTRGV identify as Hispanic, making UTRGV one of the top 3 universities with the highest percentage of Hispanic students. For additional information, please…