Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of Mathematics

South Dakota Board of Regents•Rapid City, SD

35d

About The Position

The Department of Mathematics at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology invites applications for a tenure-track or tenured position at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in Mathematics. The anticipated start date is August 2026. A doctorate in Applied Mathematics, Mathematics, or a closely related field is required. The successful applicant is expected to demonstrate excellence in teaching and to develop and maintain an active research program. Expectations also include teaching a wide range of undergraduate courses, advising undergraduate students, guiding students in research projects, and engaging in scholarly activity. To be considered for a tenured appointment, candidates should meet the SDBOR current expectations for tenure by demonstrating the capacity and ability to meet the standards of performance expected at the rank of Associate or Full Professor. These include a strong record of teaching, an established research program, active and significant research publication in the years preceding application, and substantial service record at various levels. The typical teaching load is three courses per semester; though, this may be adjusted depending on teaching, research, and service expectations. Current research in the department includes activity in statistics, data analysis, mathematical modeling, algebra, and the scholarship of teaching and learning (SOTL). Mathematics faculty are also actively involved in a variety of interdisciplinary research projects across the campus. The department offers a B.S. degree in Mathematics along with specializations in data science and actuarial science. More information about the department is available at https://www.sdsmt.edu/academics/academic-departments/mathematics/. South Dakota Mines is committed to recruiting and retaining a talented workforce and offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life coverage options for employees, spouses, and dependents; retirement plans; paid holidays; and a generous vacation and sick day allowance. Individuals interested in this position must apply online at Careers at Mines (sdsmt.edu). Human Resources can provide accommodation to the online application process and may be reached at (605) 394-1203. Review of applications will begin January 12, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. Employment is contingent upon completion of a satisfactory background investigation.

Requirements

A doctorate in Applied Mathematics, Mathematics, or a closely related field is required.
Demonstrate excellence in teaching
Meet the SDBOR current expectations for tenure by demonstrating the capacity and ability to meet the standards of performance expected at the rank of Associate or Full Professor. These include a strong record of teaching, an established research program, active and significant research publication in the years preceding application, and substantial service record at various levels.