Assistant Professor of Mathematics

Position Information

Posting Number: F00383

Position Title:

Assistant Professor of Mathematics

Division:
Academic Affairs Division

Department:
Mathematical Sciences

Position Type:
Faculty (Full‑time)

The Mathematical Sciences Department at Rhode Island College seeks a teacher‑scholar committed to excellence in undergraduate education. The department offers Bachelor’s Degrees in Mathematics and Data Science and a Master’s in Mathematical Studies, serving majors as well as students from education, business, and general education programs. The successful candidate will teach a range of undergraduate courses, including general education, foundational courses, and, ideally, undergraduate probability and statistics.

Responsibilities include advising and mentoring majors, contributing to department and college service, and collaborating across subdisciplines in the department. Founded in 1854, RIC is a teaching‑focused, primarily undergraduate institution of approximately 6,600 students located in suburban Providence. We proudly serve a diverse student body—over 40% students of color and more than 45% first‑generation students—and are a federally designated Hispanic‑Serving Institution (HSI).

Rhode Island offers a high quality of life with access to beaches, natural areas, and the cultural resources of Providence, Boston, and New York.

• Teach a range of courses offered by the Mathematical Sciences Department, including general education courses and foundational courses.
• Advise students majoring in programs offered by Mathematical Sciences.
• Engage in scholarly research and professional activities.
• Participate in required college and departmental activities and service.
• Teach other courses as appropriate.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Department Chair.

• Possess effective technical, oral, and written communication and management/organizational skills.
• Ability to work with students and colleagues.
• Willingness to serve in faculty committee work as part of the RIC shared governance model.

Education: Ph.D. in Mathematics or Statistics, conferred by August 15, 2026.

Preferred Qualifications: College teaching experience.

Environmental Conditions:

The employee is not exposed to known adverse environmental conditions.

FLSA Status:
Exempt.

Employment Type:

Full‑time.

Assistant Professor – $64,631.35. May be eligible for additional compensation based on prior collegiate level or industry‑specific experience.

Full‑time employees enjoy an array of benefits:

• Health and Wellness – Medical, Dental & Vision.
• Wellness Incentives and Rewards.
• Paid time Off – Vacation, Sick & Holiday.
• Disability and Insurance Benefits.
• Education Benefits – Tuition waivers for RIC, CCRI & URI.

Priority given to those who apply by June 26, 2026.

Please be advised that the college is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must have authorization to work in the US without the need for employer sponsorship.

In the teaching philosophy, candidates should describe their teaching experience, and feel free to discuss challenges and successes that they may have experienced in the classroom.

Upon hire, candidate will be required to arrange for an official transcript of highest degree earned to be mailed/transmitted directly from the institution to RIC.

Rhode Island College is an equal opportunity employer. The institution does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law. Rhode Island College is committed to maintaining a workplace and educational environment that supports equal opportunity, professionalism and respectful engagement for all community members.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a Ph.D. in Mathematics or Statistics, conferred by August 15, 2026?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have evidence of successful college teaching experience?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Candidates should speak to what they feel they can bring to the Department of Mathematical Sciences, and describe what drives them to educate college students in mathematics. Feel free to reference programs and details found on the RIC website (Open Ended Question).

• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Curriculum Vitae
• Teaching Philosophy

• Unofficial Transcripts 2
• Unofficial Transcripts 3
• Other Document (see special instructions)
• Other Document 2 (see special instructions)
• Other Document 3 (see special instructions)

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