Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor or Instructor

Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor or Instructor

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Applicants must apply online at https://jobs.villanova.edu/. Review of applications begins upon receipt and continues until the position is filled. We invite you to apply by November 2, 2026, for full consideration.

All applications are to include:

• Cover letter.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Copies of academic transcripts (undergraduate and graduate).
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy.
• Three letters of recommendation. An email will be sent to each of your references with a secure web link asking that they submit confidential letters of recommendation when the application is submitted.
• For finalists, an official graduate transcript and a statement of contribution to Villanova’s mission will be required.
  
  

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Posting Number:	20260084F
Position Title:	Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor or Instructor
Position Type:	Faculty
Location:	Villanova, PA
Recruitment Type:	Internal/External Applicants
Work Schedule:	full-time/9-months
Department:	185-Mathematics & Statistics
Position Summary:	Why work at Villanova? Join a mission-driven organization. Since Villanova University’s founding in 1842, we have been inspired by the values of truth, unity, and love, and are a community dedicated to service to others. Villanova has been included among the nation’s best colleges and universities. VU’s inclusion again in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 “Best Colleges” rankings is another indication of the University’s continued prominence and forward momentum. Villanova’s most precious asset is our people. As an employee, you will receive a holistic benefits package, generous paid time off, a competitive retirement savings plan, flexible work options, wellness programs including gym membership, professional development, tuition assistance, and more. The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Villanova University welcomes applications for a visiting teaching position at the rank of either Assistant Teaching Professor (for those with a PhD) or Instructor for Spring 2027, with the possibility of continuing into the next academic year. The teaching load is 12 credit hours per semester. The primary duties are to teach foundational courses in mathematics and/or statistics. Teaching upper-level courses is also possible. Our department currently has 45 full-time faculty members and is known for its collegiality. Our faculty are engaged and supportive, and strive to foster academic excellence. The Department provides a caring community in which students of all backgrounds can learn and succeed. Further information can be found at https://math.villanova.edu. Villanova is located 12 miles west of Philadelphia, which is the nation’s sixth largest city and home to many historical and cultural attractions. There is easy access to the Philadelphia International Airport and to nearby cities such as New York and Washington, DC both by highway and by rail. More information about Villanova and its location is available on the Villanova website at https://www1.villanova.edu/university.html. Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.
Duties and Responsibilities:	Teach 12 credit hours (three or four courses) per semester in person. Participate in the life of the department.
Minimum Qualifications:	Master’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field; Strong teaching ability.
Preferred Qualifications:	Ph.D. in Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field; Exceptional teaching ability.
Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours:
Special Message to Applicants:	Applicants must apply online at https://jobs.villanova.edu/. Review of applications begins upon receipt and continues until the position is filled. We invite you to apply by November 2, 2026, for full consideration. All applications are to include: Cover letter. Curriculum vitae. Copies of academic transcripts (undergraduate and graduate). Statement of Teaching Philosophy. Three letters of recommendation. An email will be sent to each of your references with a secure web link asking that they submit confidential letters of recommendation when the application is submitted. For finalists, an official graduate transcript and a statement of contribution to Villanova’s mission will be required.
Posting Date:	09/29/2026
Closing Date (11:59pm ET):
Salary Posting Information:	competitive
Salary Band:
Job Classification:	faculty

References Needed

References Needed

Minimum Number of References Needed	3
Maximum Number of References Needed	3

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Documents needed to complete your application:

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
2. Resume / Curriculum Vitae
3. Transcripts

Optional Documents

1. Letters of Reference (uploaded by applicant)
2. Other Document
3. Statement of Teaching Philosophy
4. Summary of Teaching Evaluations
5. Statement of Contribution to Mission