The Department of Mathematics, Computer Science, and Data Science at Texas Lutheran University invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor.   The appointment will begin in August 2026.

Position Overview:

We seek a passionate educator who is committed to excellence in teaching and has a strong foundation in applied mathematics and statistics. This role involves serving on university committees, engaging with a diverse student body, and pursuing research.

Required Qualifications:

• A Ph.D. in Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field. ABD candidates will be considered if their degree will be completed by August 2026.
• Expertise in statistics.
• Ability to teach a range of courses (12 credit hours per semester) with a focus on undergraduate applied math and statistics.
• A demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Research experience and publication.
• Competence with technological tools for teaching and research, such as Maple, Mathematica, SageMath, Python, Jupyter, R/RStudio, MATLAB, and LaTeX.
• Expertise and/or professional experience in the field of data science.
• Ability to mentor undergraduate students in research activities.

Department Overview:

The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at Texas Lutheran University consists of a collegial group of six faculty members all dedicated to the preparing our students with the knowledge and tools needed to thrive in an increasingly quantitative world.  Our department offers bachelor's degrees in computer science and mathematics.

Application Process:

To be fully considered for this position, each candidate should submit the following materials as a single electronic file (PDF preferred) to mathsearch@tlu.edu :

• Letter of application addressing the above criteria
• Current curriculum vitae
• Statement explaining your teaching philosophy and practice, especially as those relate to inclusive service of TLU’s diverse student body.
• Statement of research agenda (optional)
• Contact information for three professional references (names, addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers).

Review of applications will begin on November 7^th, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.

Texas Lutheran University is rigorously committed to inclusion. A Hispanic-Serving Institution with a student body almost 50% Latinx/Hispanic, TLU celebrates a community diverse in many ways. One of the 26 colleges and universities affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, TLU celebrates its strong religious diversity and its deep commitment to academic freedom. For more information, consult https://www.tlu.edu/about-tlu/equity.

TLU is situated at the edge of the Texas Hill Country in the San Antonio-Austin corridor, one of the fastest growing regions in the United States. Primarily undergraduate, TLU also offers a number of graduate programs as well as offsite programs in nursing in Houston and New Braunfels.

Salary and benefits are competitive. TLU is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).

Required Qualifications:

• A Ph.D. in Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field. ABD candidates will be considered if their degree will be completed by August 2026.
• Expertise in statistics.
• Ability to teach a range of courses (12 credit hours per semester) with a focus on undergraduate applied math and statistics.
• A demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching.

About Texas Lutheran University

Texas Lutheran University is rigorously committed to inclusion. A Hispanic-Serving Institution with a student body almost 50% Latinx/Hispanic, TLU celebrates a community diverse in many ways. One of the 26 colleges and universities affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, TLU celebrates its strong religious diversity and its deep commitment to academic freedom. Candidates of diverse backgrounds and experiences are particularly encouraged to apply. For more information, consult https://www.tlu.edu/about-tlu/equity. TLU is situated at the edge of the Texas Hill Country in the San Antonio-Austin corridor, one of the fastest growing regions in the United States. Primarily undergraduate, TLU also offers a number of graduate programs as well as offsite programs in nursing in Houston and New Braunfels. Salary and benefits are competitive. TLU is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).

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