Assistant or Associate Professor in Topology

Assistant or Associate Professor in Topology

Job Posting Number: 2027032TTL

Position Description

The Department of
Mathematics at Texas State University is seeking to
hire a tenure-track assistant professor or associate professor with
tenure, with a research specialization in topology, starting Fall
2027.

The successful candidate will be expected to establish and maintain
a high-quality research program in topology. The candidate must
also be dedicated to the teaching and mentoring of students at the
graduate and undergraduate levels. In addition, the candidate will
be expected to be actively engaged in service to the department,
college, university, and mathematical community.

The Department of Mathematics is a growing department with a broad
range of strengths in Analysis, Topology, Algebra, Combinatorics,
and Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Logic, and Mathematics
Education. The department started its new Ph.D. program in
Mathematics in Fall 2025 to complement its Ph.D. program in
Mathematics Education and its master's programs. The faculty has
over $3 million in active grants, including multiple NSF CAREER
awardees (one faculty working in topology). The Department strives
to create a welcoming environment that invites students from a wide
range of backgrounds to major in mathematics, statistics, and data
science. We invite applicants who are enthusiastic about mentoring
students at the undergraduate and graduate levels to reach their
potential. The Department is dedicated to the success of its junior
faculty, providing support through formal mentoring, reduced
teaching and service loads, collaboration and collegiality, and
opportunities to participate in university-wide professional
development programs.

Texas State University is in San Marcos, a city 25 miles south of
Austin and 50 miles north of San Antonio. San Marcos consistently
ranks as a fast-growing community in the United States. Nestled in
the Texas Hill Country and in the middle of Texas' innovation
corridor, the campus enjoys a beautiful setting along the banks of
the San Marcos River. Texas State University is dedicated to
teaching and research excellence, and the university's “Run to R1”
program aims to support faculty to lift the university to R1 status
by supporting research and grant activities. Texas State University
has been named by Forbes as a Best Employer, and Best Employer for
Women. Texas State University is a member of The Texas State
University System and is a federally designated Hispanic Serving
Institution (HSI).

The Austin-San Antonio area has many opportunities for
collaborations outside of the university and an increasing demand
for expertise in mathematics, statistics, and data analysis. Major
companies such as Dell, Tesla, Google, IBM, AMD, and Apple have a
large presence in the Austin area. San Antonio is home to USM and
Rackspace and is a center for healthcare and biosciences. Many of
our faculty have collaborations with industry and nearby
universities.

Required Qualifications

Assistant Professor:

• An earned doctorate in mathematics, or a closely related field

prior to employment.

• Evidence of, or potential for, research excellence in topology.

Assessment will focus on recent publications.

• Evidence of excellence in teaching and ability to teach both

undergraduate and graduate level mathematical courses.

• Evidence of, or potential for, mentoring and advising PhD

students in the topology concentration.

• A strong preparation in mathematics.
• An ability to contribute to the departmental mission.

Associate Professor:

• An established research agenda and publication record.
• Experience in teaching and mentoring students at all levels, as

well as evidence of service to their department, university, and
the broader community.

For this position, we expect the candidate to have earned tenure in
a department of mathematics with similar standards as Texas State
University.

Preferred Qualifications

• Potential for research collaboration with current faculty.
• Evidence of, or potential to, obtain external funding.

Full Consideration Date:

Close Date:

Open Until Filled? Yes

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J.C. Kellam Bldg., Suite 340.

About Texas State and San Marcos:

Texas State University is a emerging research institution located
in the burgeoning Austin-San Antonio corridor and in the beautiful
Texas Hill Country. It is the largest of eight campuses in the
Texas State University System and one of the 75 largest
universities in the country, with over 38,000 students and
approximately 4,000 faculty and staff

Texas State is located in San Marcos, a growing community of over
50,000 people located about half way between Austin and San
Antonio. Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texas
universities. The beauty of the crystal-clear San Marcos River and
the stately cypress and pecan trees on the campus add to the charm
of the university's picturesque setting. Our location on the banks
of the San Marcos River provides outdoor recreational activities
throughout the year.

Why work @ Texas State?

• Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your

first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State
paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your
dependents!

• Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many

more!

• Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly

resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness
program

• Great professional development opportunities: choose from a

variety of workshops, training, online learning and even access
educational leave opportunities and reimbursement for academic
courses

• An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks

offered on and off-campus

• Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and

voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions

By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you'll be a part of one of
the most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in the
nation.

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