"Assistant Professor of Mathematics / Tenure"

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Assistant Professor of Mathematics / Tenure

Campus Title: Assistant Professor of Mathematics / Tenure

State Job Title: Assistant Professor

Department: Mathematics

Job Code: HA3200

FLSA Status: Exempt

Funding: 7115-0100

Bargaining Unit: MSCA

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent, Tenure

Timeframe: Academic Calendar

Shift: TBD

Regular Days Off: Saturday and Sunday

Supervision Received: Reports Directly to the Chair of Mathematics

Supervision Exercised: None

Salary: $70,000.00-$75,000.00 (Commensurate with Education and Experience)

General Statement of Duties:

The Westfield State University Department of Mathematics invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Mathematics with specialization in data science, data analysis, statistics, or a related field to support and help steward our Data Science major within our department. The start date for this position is September 1st, 2026.

The Department of Mathematics values active learning environments. Faculty in our department are encouraged to implement novel and engaging pedagogical methods that are active and inclusive. The successful applicant will have access to robust support and advising from the mathematics faculty as they hone and evolve their teaching philosophies.

Westfield State University is proud to consider itself a teaching university. The teaching load is 24 credits each year, typically 12 credits each semester. Every faculty member in the department is expected to teach courses in the calculus sequence, upper-level courses for STEM majors, and introductory courses for non-STEM majors. Most courses are capped at 25 students.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties include but not limited to:

Essential:

• Leading the development of our Data Science program.
• Teaching courses data science, data analysis, mathematics, statistics, and applied mathematics.
• In addition to teaching, faculty are expected to engage in scholarly activity, which can take many different forms.
• Faculty provide academic advising and other support to students; opportunities to advise student research are available and very much encouraged.
• As part of expected service to the Department and Westfield State, help develop and support academic courses and programs.

Job Requirements:

Required Qualifications

• Applicants should have, or plan to have by September 1, 2026, a terminal degree in mathematics, data science, data analytics, statistics, or a related field

In response to the Presidential Proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposing a significant fee on the entry of individuals with new H-1B visas, this position may not be eligible for visa sponsorship. Westfield State University will continue to comply with all applicable state and federal regulations regarding employment-based visa sponsorship.

Additional Information:

Salary:

Salaries for current Westfield State University employees and individuals currently working for the state of Massachusetts must be calculated individually in accordance with collective bargaining agreements as well as state policies. State job specifications may be found on the Department of Higher Education's webpage.

Employee Benefits:

Benefits are an important component of an employee's total compensation package.

• Health Insurance: Westfield State offers a variety of HMO, POS, and PPO-type health insurance plans for eligible employees. Coverage is effective on the 1st of the month following the date of hire. Exceptions to employees hired on the 1st of the month, coverage is effective immediately.
• Retirement: the MA State Employee Retirement System provides eligible employees with a retirement pension following a 10-year vesting period. In lieu of the retirement pension, eligible employees may select the Optional Retirement Plan with a maximum 5% employer matching contribution.
• Tuition Waivers & Discounts: eligible employees, including spouses and dependent children, receive reduced tuition at MA state colleges, community colleges, and universities.
• Paid Time Off: employees receive 12 paid holidays and generous vacation, personal, and sick leave benefits.
• Additional information regarding employee benefits is available on the University's Benefits & Wellness webpage.

Disability Accommodations

Westfield State University is committed to the full inclusion of individuals with disabilities and will ensure the availability of reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at (413) 572-8809 or visit us in the Horace Mann Building, 1st floor.

Background Check

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion and review of a background check. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify an applicant from consideration.

To apply, visit http://westfield.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=193252