Assistant Professor​/Instructor, Applied Mathematics and Data Science

Location: Opa Locka

About Us

Located in sunny Miami, Florida, St. Thomas University is a private, non-profit university that offers more than 39 undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate degrees at its picturesque 144-acre campus and through distance learning. Its academic offerings include an undergraduate major in Applied Mathematics and Data Science. STU has been ranked #1 by U.S. News & World Report in Social Mobility for regional universities in the South, which means it takes students from the lowest financial strata and catapults them to much higher financial strata.

St. Thomas University is the only Catholic Archdiocesan-sponsored university in Florida, and one of the only eight Archdiocesan universities nationwide.
Position Summary

The Department of Mathematics invites applications for a full-time in person Assistant Professor/Instructor of Applied Mathematics and Data Science, starting Fall 2026. We seek a dynamic, student-centered educator with expertise in mathematics, applied mathematics, statistics, data science, or a related field and the ability to teach across the undergraduate mathematics curriculum.

The successful candidate will be committed to excellence in teaching, mentoring, and advising students from diverse backgrounds and contributing to the continued growth of the Applied Mathematics and Data Science program.
Essential Functions/Duties:

• Teach undergraduate mathematics courses at all levels (typically a 4 course (12 credit hour) teaching load per semester) such as College Algebra, Statistics, Precalculus, Trigonometry, Calculus, Linear Algebra, Discrete Math, Ordinary Differential Equations. Additional opportunities exist to teach courses in Data Science, Mathematical Modeling, Numerical Analysis, Complex Analysis, and Partial Differential Equations.
• Contribute to curriculum development, assessment, and program initiatives
• Support student success through advising, tutoring coordination, and student engagement initiatives
• Participate in departmental, university, and professional service activities
• Contribute to the continued growth and development of the Applied Mathematics and Data Science program

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, or a related field
• Experience coordinating multi-section courses and working within a standardized curriculum
• Familiarity with Pearson MyLab and McGraw Hill ALEKS or similar adaptive learning platforms
• Experience incorporating Excel, statistical software, programming, or data analysis tools into instruction
• Experience teaching in technology-enhanced or iPad-based learning environment
• Experience teaching statistics, data science, applied mathematics, and upper-level mathematics courses such as Partial Differential Equations, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Complex Analysis.

About the Department

The Department of Mathematics supports a diverse student population through a coordinated general education curriculum and growing programs in Applied Mathematics and Data Science. Faculty teach across the mathematics curriculum, from general education and lower-division courses through advanced coursework in applied mathematics, modeling, statistics, and data science.

The department emphasizes applied, project-based learning, consistent academic standards across sections, innovative uses of technology, and strong support for student success. Faculty are encouraged to contribute to curriculum development, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the continued expansion of mathematics and data science offerings.
Catholic Identity

St. Thomas University is a Catholic university sponsored by the Archdiocese of Miami committed to academic and professional success guided by its Catholic identity. All employees are therefore expected to respect the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church and support the University's religious mission. All employees hereby acknowledge their familiarity and support of the religious affiliation, mission and values of St.

Thomas University.
Equal Employment Opportunity

St. Thomas University is an equal opportunity employer that promotes a diverse and inclusive organization. It is the policy of the University to fill each vacancy with the candidate who represents the best fit for the position and to promote and transfer employees from within whenever possible and practical. Employment decisions are made on the basis of the candidate's personal capabilities, qualifications, and ability to assist the University in fulfilling its mission without discrimination.

With regard to the latter, the University's program of recruiting employees for mission aims to inform prospective employees of the University's mission and to help them and hiring personnel determine how they will support and contribute to the University's mission.

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