Teaching Assistant Professor of Mathematical Science

Teaching Assistant Professor of Mathematical Science

Tenure Status: Non-Tenure Track

Department: Mathematical Sciences - 250500

Minimum Qualifications

A Ph.D. in Math (or a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in a closely related field. Candidates who are ABD at the time of application will be considered, but a candidate hired without degree in hand by July 1 would be hired at reduced rank and salary.

Areas of Interest (No Minimum Level Required)

The Department of Mathematical Science at Appalachian State University invites applications for a nine-month, full-time, non-tenure track appointment (with full benefits) in Math at the rank of Teaching Assistant Professor to begin August 2026. We seek a broadly trained mathematician who is passionate about teaching at the undergraduate level.

License/Certification Required
N/A

Description of the Department or Unit

The Department of Mathematical Sciences promotes intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and a culture of learning in a supportive environment that encourages faculty to actively engage in teaching, scholarship, and service in the pursuit of student excellence. The department consists of 31 tenured or tenure-track faculty as well as more than 30 full-time and part-time non-tenure-track faculty. The department offers a B.S. degree in actuarial science and in mathematics with a choice of concentrations, including statistics, secondary mathematics education, business, life sciences, physical sciences, and computation. An undergraduate certificate in sports analytics is also available. The department offers an M.A. with concentrations in either college teaching or secondary education. Over the last ten years, the department has graduated 55 undergraduate and 10 graduate majors each year on average.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Teaching Assistant Professor will teach 9 hours of courses per semester in areas of the mathematical sciences and will collaborate in developing and advancing a research agenda with others in the department. Faculty may participate in departmental service that is chosen in consultation with the chair and that supports the Teaching Assistant Professor's professional development goals.

Proposed Date of Hire: 08/01/2026

Suggested Salary Range: Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Evaluation of Applications Begins: 04/23/2026

To apply, visit https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/53780