"Assistant Professor Mathematics"

Job Summary
Reporting to the department chair, the Assistant Professor position requires excellence in teaching with classroom instructional load as assigned by the Department Chair; research to be published in academic journals; regular applications for external funding; and service to the department, college, and university at a level consistent with workload. The position is a tenure-track academic year (10 month) appointment.

Required Qualifications
Earned Ph.D. in Mathematics, Statistics, or a closely related field with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Applied Mathematics, Computational Mathematics, or Statistics, by August 1, 2026. Willingness to engage with institutional student success initiatives. Commitment to engaging with best practice initiatives in instruction and pedagogy, mentoring, and curriculum design and development. Demonstrated commitment to advancing a strong and growing research and scholarship agenda and the production of research/creative activities as appropriate to the discipline.

Preferred Qualifications
Expertise in Applied Mathematics, Computational Mathematics, or Statistics. Postdoctoral experience at an accredited university or research institution. Evidence of potential for sustained research productivity through publications in quality journals and external grants or external contracts. Demonstrated experience applying mathematics and statistics to interdisciplinary areas such as data science, environmental science, biomedical science, or material science.

Proposed Salary
C. This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.

Required Documents to Attach
A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above (1-2 pages); research statement (5 pages max); teaching statement (2 pages max); a curriculum vitae; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 professional references. Other documentation may be requested.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ABILITIES
Consistently exhibit engaging customer service. Ability to support various constituencies served by the University. Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position.
KNOWLEDGE
Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success.
SKILLS
Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills.

Apply Before Date
Screening of applications begins November 17, 2025 and continues until the position is filled. Preferred start date is August 1, 2026.

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