Assistant/Associate Professor, Mathematics

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must have a doctoral degree in Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Statistics, Statistics Education, or a closely related field. We will consider ABDs in an appropriate field who will complete their dissertation within one year of hire.

Evidence of excellence in teaching and scholarly work is required.

Excellent written and oral communication skills are required.

Essential Functions

Applicants should have the ability to teach in multiple areas of mathematics with a significant disciplinary expertise in statistics and the teaching of statistics.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the introductory statistics program. (Over 1000 students take introductory statistics in more than 35 sections every year.)

Required duties besides teaching and research include engagement in university and professional services such as advising/mentoring students, and serving on department, school, or university committees.

Preferred Qualifications

We seek candidates with significant disciplinary expertise in statistics and pedagogical knowledge of best practices in statistics education. In addition to research in Statistics, candidates with interdisciplinary research programs in applied areas of Machine Learning and Data Sciences are encouraged to apply. Candidates with a robust track record of publications and/or the potential to develop a strong research agenda will receive preference.

Required Application Documents

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, a statement of research interests and contact information for three references that includes phone number and email address. Letters of recommendation may be requested from finalists.

The review of applications will begin on September 28, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.

Benefits

The position includes a comprehensive benefit package*. Benefits for this position include but are not limited to the following:

• Unlimited paid sick time.
• 14+ paid holidays per year.
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance programs at a 15% employee / 85% employer contribution rate. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care (FSD).
• Life insurance.
• Generous short-term and long-term disability programs and workers compensation.
• 403(b) defined contribution plan:
  • First 6 years University contributes 7.5%, Employee contributes a mandatory 4%.
  • University contribution increases to 10.5% in year 7, and 12% after 15 years.
  • Employee contribution decreases to 1% in year 7. Remains 1% thereafter.
  • Typical eligibility requirements: 1 year of service and 1,000 hours with Marist University.
• 403(b) Tax Deferred Annuity – Roth option available. Voluntary, up to IRS maximum contribution.
• Tuition Benefits:
  • Up to 16 undergraduate credits per semester. Up to 18 graduate credit per academic calendar. Eligibility extends to employee, spouse, and dependent children under age 26.
  • University pays 100% tuition only.
  • Eligible dependents may be Reimbursed up to $2,000 per semester towards tuition at another accredited institution.

*Eligibility requirements including waiting periods and/or employee probationary periods may apply at the discretion of the University.

About the Department/School

The School of Computer Science and Mathematics prepares students for a technology-driven future that is rooted in a liberal arts foundation. The Department of Mathematics exists to support the study and advancement of mathematics. Combining the traditional focus of a liberal arts mathematics education with modern technology, we aim to create an environment that fosters quantitative reasoning and deductive thinking, while promoting mathematical understanding.

Marist offers a traditional B.A. in Mathematics, a B.A. in Mathematics Education, and a B.S. in Applied Mathematics with concentrations in actuarial science, biology, chemistry, and computer science. In addition, we offer an interdisciplinary B.S. in Data Science and Analytics with the Department of Computing Technology.

The Department of Mathematics and the School of Computer Science and Mathematics are committed to advancing an inclusive climate.

About Marist University

Founded in 1929, Marist is a comprehensive, independent four-year institution whose signature educational approach blends the liberal arts with pre-professional studies and emphasizes experiential learning to enrich classroom instruction. With campuses in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., and Florence, Italy, plus over 70 programs offering a variety of international study, Marist is a portal to the world and is devoted to nurturing a welcoming, inclusive community. Through six schools offering almost 50 majors, Marist cultivates the intellectual growth and well-being of its more than 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students and encourages them to color outside traditional academic lines as they pursue coursework and personal experiences that provide valuable occupational expertise and reflect their individual passions. Marist has been acclaimed a top institution in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse, Princeton Review, and others. To learn more, please visit https://www.marist.edu/about

Type of Position

Full-time

Classification

Faculty (Full-Time)

Months per Year

9

Work Schedule

Time as required for teaching.

Location

Marist University Main Campus

Number of Position Openings

1

Equal Employment Statement

Marist University is committed to creating an inclusive workforce on our campus by ensuring that barriers to equal employment opportunity and upward mobility do not exist here. To this end, the University will strive to achieve the full and fair participation of all members of the Marist community.

Equal opportunity means employment, development, and promotion of individuals without consideration of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, or veteran status unless there is a bona fide occupational requirement which excludes persons in one of these protected groups. The University will review its employment policies and procedures to ensure that barriers which may unnecessarily exclude protected groups are identified and eliminated. The University will also explore alternative approaches if any policy or practice is found to have a negative impact on protected groups.

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Advertised: August 06, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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