Assistant Professor of Mathematics / Tenure

The Westfield State University Department of Mathematics invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Mathematics with a specialization in statistics, data science, data analytics, applied mathematics or a related field to support our Data Science major as well as the development of programming in statistics within our Department. The start date for the 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:

• Leading the development of a statistics major.
• Teaching courses in mathematics, data science, statistics, applied mathematics, and data analysis.
• 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, develop and support academic courses and programs.

Job Requirements:

Required Qualifications: Applicants should have, or plan to have by September 1st, 2026, a terminal degree in statistics, mathematics, data science, data analytics, or a related field.

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

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