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Get Access To All JobsTitle: Visiting Assistant Professor of Mathematics
Employee Classification: Visiting Assistant Professor
Campus: University of North Texas
Division: UNT-Provost
SubDivision-Department: UNT-College of Science
Department: UNT-Mathematics-122000
Job Location: Denton
Salary: Compensation is competitive and commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and discipline, in accordance with university guidelines and available funding.
FTE: 1.00
Retirement Eligibility: ORP Eligible
About Us - Values Overview
Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.
We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.
Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.
Department Summary
The Department of Mathematics has 23 tenure system faculty, 19 professional faculty, 50-60 graduate students, and about 150 majors. Our graduate degree offerings include a Ph.D. in Mathematics and M.S. degrees, as well as Math Education options. Undergraduate offerings include B.A. and B.S. degrees in Mathematics, with or without teacher certification. Additional information about the department is available at math.unt.edu.
UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or/and Yoruba.
Position Overview
The Department of Mathematics at the University of North Texas invites applications to fill a 3-year Visiting Assistant Professor position beginning in Fall 2027. The teaching commitment is two courses in the first year, and three courses in the second and third year. Successful candidates are expected to conduct research and will be paired with faculty mentors with whom they have compatible research interests.
Candidates in all areas of pure and applied Mathematics are encouraged to apply.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics, or be expected to complete their Ph.D. by August 2027. Candidates with equivalent applied experience that meets faculty credentialing guidelines will also be considered.
Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to outstanding applicants with previous academic research experience and college teaching experience.
Required License/Registration/Certifications
Physical Requirements
Communicating with others to exchange information.
Environmental Hazards
No adverse environmental conditions expected.
Work Schedule
varies based on assignment
Driving University Vehicle
No
Security Sensitive
This is a Security Sensitive Position.
Special Instructions
Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.
Benefits
For information regarding our Benefits, click here.
EEO Statement
The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.
Title: Visiting Assistant Professor of Mathematics
Employee Classification: Visiting Assistant Professor
Campus: University of North Texas
Division: UNT-Provost
SubDivision-Department: UNT-College of Science
Department: UNT-Mathematics-122000
Job Location: Denton
Salary: Compensation is competitive and commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and discipline, in accordance with university guidelines and available funding.
FTE: 1.00
Retirement Eligibility: ORP Eligible
About Us - Values Overview
Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.
We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.
Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.
Department Summary
The Department of Mathematics has 23 tenure system faculty, 19 professional faculty, 50-60 graduate students, and about 150 majors. Our graduate degree offerings include a Ph.D. in Mathematics and M.S. degrees, as well as Math Education options. Undergraduate offerings include B.A. and B.S. degrees in Mathematics, with or without teacher certification. Additional information about the department is available at math.unt.edu.
UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or/and Yoruba.
Position Overview
The Department of Mathematics at the University of North Texas invites applications to fill a 3-year Visiting Assistant Professor position beginning in Fall 2027. The teaching commitment is two courses in the first year, and three courses in the second and third year. Successful candidates are expected to conduct research and will be paired with faculty mentors with whom they have compatible research interests.
Candidates in all areas of pure and applied Mathematics are encouraged to apply.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics, or be expected to complete their Ph.D. by August 2027. Candidates with equivalent applied experience that meets faculty credentialing guidelines will also be considered.
Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to outstanding applicants with previous academic research experience and college teaching experience.
Required License/Registration/Certifications
Physical Requirements
Communicating with others to exchange information.
Environmental Hazards
No adverse environmental conditions expected.
Work Schedule
varies based on assignment
Driving University Vehicle
No
Security Sensitive
This is a Security Sensitive Position.
Special Instructions
Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.
Benefits
For information regarding our Benefits, click here.
EEO Statement
The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Professor
Verify your DS-2019 category before applying
The Professor category suits faculty teaching at accredited institutions, while Research Scholar fits lab-based or non-teaching appointments. Applying under the wrong category forces your host to restart sponsorship paperwork, delaying your start date by weeks.
Document your home-country ties carefully
The Professor category typically carries the two-year home residency requirement. Consular officers assess ties through employment contracts, property, and family obligations abroad. Prepare a clear personal statement addressing these before your visa interview.
Target host institutions with existing designated sponsors
Universities affiliated with IIE or that self-sponsor J-1 visa exchanges can issue DS-2019 forms internally. Confirming your prospective host has this infrastructure before negotiating an offer prevents delays when a separate sponsor organization must be onboarded.
Use Migrate Mate to find J-1-aligned Professor roles
Search Migrate Mate to identify U.S. universities and research institutions actively hosting J-1 exchange visitors in academic departments. Filtering by role type helps you prioritize employers whose HR teams already understand the Professor category process.
Request the training plan details before signing an offer
Even for Professor appointments, your designated sponsor requires a written program plan outlining your teaching or research objectives. Confirm your host department can produce this document before you accept, since incomplete plans are a common cause of DS-2019 delays.
Check the 12-month bar and repeat-participation rules
J-1 exchange visitors who have participated in a J-1 program within the past 12 months face restrictions on immediate re-entry under the same or a new sponsorship. Review your previous DS-2019 end dates with your designated sponsor to confirm eligibility before your host begins filing.
Professor J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to Professor positions?
Most full-time teaching appointments at U.S. colleges and universities fall under the Professor category. If your role is primarily research with limited or no classroom instruction, your host institution may place you under the Research Scholar category instead. The distinction matters because program objectives, allowable activities, and sometimes the two-year home residency requirement differ between them.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a Professor role?
Your employer is the host institution, not the visa sponsor. The sponsor is a separate U.S. Department of State-designated organization, which may be the university itself if it holds designation, or a third-party organization like IIE. That sponsor issues your DS-2019, monitors your program compliance, and serves as your primary point of contact with the State Department throughout your exchange.
Does the two-year home residency requirement apply to J-1 Professors?
It often does, particularly when your exchange is funded by your home government or a U.S. government program, or when your skills are in a field on the Exchange Visitor Skills List for your country. If the requirement applies, you must return home for two years after your exchange before changing to most other U.S. visa categories. A waiver is possible but requires a formal application through USCIS or the State Department.
How can I find U.S. universities actively hosting J-1 Professors?
Migrate Mate lets you search for Professor roles at institutions that have experience hosting J-1 exchange visitors. Targeting employers with established J-1 infrastructure means their international office already understands the DS-2019 process, reducing administrative friction between your offer and your program start date.
Can a J-1 Professor work at more than one U.S. institution?
Yes, but only with prior authorization from your designated sponsor. Secondary employment or teaching at a second institution requires an amendment to your DS-2019 and a separate approval documenting how the additional activity fits within your exchange program objectives. Starting secondary work without that authorization is a status violation, so confirm approval in writing before accepting any additional appointment.