Assistant Professor of Mathematics - Tenure Track

Employer: Southern Utah University

Location: Cedar City, Utah

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Date posted: Dec 12, 2025

Position Type: Faculty Positions, Science & Mathematics, Mathematics

Employment Level: Assistant Professor

Employment Type: Full Time

Institution Type: Public Four-Year Institutions

Job Details

Job Description

The Department of Mathematics at Southern Utah University invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Mathematics position starting August 2026. This is a full-time, tenure-track position. The responsibilities of this position are three-fold: effective teaching, original scholarship, and dedicated service. The hired candidate’s teaching schedule will be coordinated between them and the Department Chair, consisting mostly of 3- and 4-credit classes, for a total of 24 credit hours each academic year (typically 12 per semester). These courses will range across all levels, from general education to upper-division. Candidates with a specialty and interest in teaching or developing courses in data science, statistics, or applied mathematics will be highly favored. Scholarly activities should include publications and presentations within the scope of the Mathematics Department’s criteria. The potential to engage undergraduate students in research is also viewed favorably. While all mathematical backgrounds are encouraged to apply, preference will be given to applicants whose backgrounds are in data science, statistics, or applied mathematics. Committee work and professional development are also expected. The Mathematics Department is eager to hire a candidate who can complement and help grow our brand-new, accredited data science program and develop a new BS in statistics that builds upon our new minor in statistics.

Review of applications will begin immediately, with priority given to candidates who apply before January 15, 2026. The position will remain open until filled.

Salary and Benefits

Salary is commensurate with experience. The position includes benefits that may include relocation expenses for hired candidates. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement (14.2% with no match requirement), among others. The complete list of benefits can be found at https://www.suu.edu/hr/benefits/.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach 24 credit hours per academic year at all levels according to the candidate’s specialty and the priorities of the department
• Engage in scholarship within the candidate’s specialty and the priorities of the department
• Provide service to the department, college, university, and profession, often through committee work
• Assessment and curriculum development within the department
• Mentor mathematics majors

Required Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in Statistics, Data Science, or Mathematics
• Evidence of commitment to and excellence in teaching, as well as curriculum development and student mentorship
• Evidence of past scholarship and/or potential for future scholarship
• Willingness to serve on committees
• Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to interact positively with faculty, staff, and students

Documents Needed for Application

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae / Resume
• Unofficial Transcripts (official transcripts will be required upon hire)
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy and Excellence
• Statement of Research Plan
• Contact Information for at least three professional references (references will only be contacted with permission from the candidate)

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

About the Department of Mathematics

The Department of Mathematics at Southern Utah University employs over 20 full-time, collegial faculty members who work well together and are excellent teachers, and are active in scholarship and professional development. The department has about 70 majors studying pure and applied mathematics, mathematics education, actuarial science, and, as of Fall 2024, a brand-new data science major. Our data science program has already been approved to receive accreditation by ABET. Presently, there are only 6 US universities accredited in data science by ABET, and SUU will be the first such university in the Intermountain West. The department also offers minors in mathematics, mathematics education, and actuarial science, as well as a certificate in data science. Starting in Fall 2026, it will offer a new minor in statistics. In the next 3-5 years, the SUU Math department will begin offering a major in statistics, and the successful candidate to this position will be instrumental in that goal.

Our math students have 100% placement in major-related jobs and graduate school. Our students frequently test overall in the top 25% of undergraduates nationwide, are active in undergraduate research, are often employed as tutors and teaching assistants, and form a vibrant community in activities such as the Math Club. The Math Department is housed within the Walter Maxwell Gibson College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics with five other departments: Biology, Chemistry & Physics, Computer Science & Cybersecurity, Engineering & Technology, and Geosciences. The department also fulfills a service role in teaching several general education courses, courses for other STEM majors, and developmental mathematics courses that prepare SUU students for college-level mathematics.

About Southern Utah University

Southern Utah University is the University of the Parks due to its proximity to several outdoor recreational areas and its educational partnerships with the National Park Service. SUU’s safe, residential campus allows students (more than 15,000) to create lifelong friendships along with once-in-a-lifetime outdoor experiences, in conjunction with innovative academic endeavors.

Southern Utah University is located in Cedar City, UT, about halfway between Salt Lake City and Las Vegas. We are within a 5-hour drive of over 20 national parks and monuments in Utah, Arizona, and Nevada. Cedar City is also known as Festival City, USA, hosting dozens of festivals annually, including the Tony Award-winning Utah Shakespeare Festival and the Utah Summer Games. Our SUU Thunderbirds athletic program has 15 teams that compete in the Western Athletic Conference (WAC), a NCAA Division I athletic conference. Southern Utah is a beautiful place to live, with abundant outdoor activities.

Southern Utah University does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex (including sex discrimination and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, disability status, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, military status, veteran status, or other bases protected by applicable law in employment, treatment, admission, access to educational programs and activities, or other University benefits or services. For more information or contact information, please visit https://www.suu.edu/nondiscrimination/.

In accordance with Utah State Code 53B-1-110, appointment of this position is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.