Assistant Professor of Mathematics

Position Title

Assistant Professor of Mathematics

Academic Affairs Division

Mathematical Sciences

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, a willingness to teach 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 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 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 assigned by the Department Chair.

• Must possess effective technical, oral and written communication and management/organizational skills.
• Must possess the 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.

College teaching experience.

The employee is not exposed to known adverse environmental conditions.

FLSA: Exempt

Full Time / Part Time: Full‑time

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

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

Reports to:

Department Chair

Academic year (Limited term 3 year), end 06/30/2029

RIC/AFT

Number of Positions Available: 1

Application Posting Date: 06/09/2026

• 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 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 maintain a workplace and educational environment that supports equal opportunity, professionalism and respectful engagement for all community members.