Assistant Professor, Math

ETSU•Johnson City, TN

10h

About The Position

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at East Tennessee State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant professor position beginning August 15, 2026. The department has 13 tenured or tenure-track faculty, 4 full-time teaching staff, and 3 adjunct instructors. It serves 49 undergraduate majors with concentrations in statistics, computational applied mathematics, mathematical sciences, and mathematics teacher education. Additionally, there are 19 graduate students pursuing an MS in Mathematical Sciences and 16 in an MS in Applied Data Science. The department is recognized for its high-quality teaching, research, and outreach. For more information, visit ETSU Mathematics & Statistic [https://www.etsu.edu/cas/math/]s. East Tennessee State University has an enrollment of approximately 14,000 students. We are a Carnegie foundation doctoral research university, with associated Colleges of Pharmacy & medicine. ETSU is located in Johnson City, a city of 74,000 in Northeast Tennessee between the Great Smoky Mountains and the Blue Ridge Mountains. The area offers many opportunities for outdoor recreation and enjoys a moderate climate with four distinct seasons. Whether you're exploring the scenic trails or enjoying a community festival, Johnson City invites to experience its unique blend of small-town charm and outdoor adventure. Come see why so many choose to call this beautiful city home! The value of employment at ETSU goes far beyond salary. The official workday is 7.5 hours, which includes a one-hour lunch/meal break. Regular benefitted ETSU employees enjoy a full range of benefits, services, and programs, including paid time off, paid holidays, health and life insurance, retirement, access to university facilities and services and much more! Check out ETSU Human Resource Benefits page [https://www.etsu.edu/human-resources/benefits/] for additional information. ETSU is committed to ensuring that our students, faculty, and staff are valued and work in an environment of openness and acceptance. ETSU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All positions at East Tennessee State University are contingent on sufficient funding.

Requirements

Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics
10+ Years of Teaching Experience in Higher Education
Demonstrated leadership ability
Effective communication skills
Ability to demonstrate an exceptional commitment to the teaching and mentoring of students and are expected to have an active, ongoing research program.