Assistant Professor of Applied Mathematics
About The Position
The Department of Mathematics at Tennessee Technological University seeks an Assistant Professor in applied mathematics. The successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching, develop an active research program, and participate in service activities supporting the department and university. This is a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track position beginning August 1, 2027. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; the university cannot sponsor an employment visa or permanent residency for this position.
Requirements
- Ph.D. or international equivalent in Mathematics from an accredited institution by the position’s start date.
- Ability to teach effectively a wide range of undergraduate and graduate-level courses.
- Potential for an active research program in an area of applied mathematics.
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; visa or permanent-residency sponsorship is unavailable.
Nice To Haves
- Evidence of potential for high-quality teaching and quality research.
- An active applied mathematics research program that complements the department’s research areas.
- Preference for candidates in differential equations, numerical analysis, combinatorics, or graph theory.
Responsibilities
- Teach up to 11 credit hours per semester of undergraduate and/or graduate mathematics courses in in-person, online, or hybrid formats.
- Maintain an active research program leading to publications in peer-reviewed journals.
- Participate in service activities supporting the department and university, as well as public and professional service activities as appropriate.
- Develop and implement courses related to the candidate’s curricular area or the department’s overall teaching needs.
- Mentor and supervise graduate research projects.
Benefits
- Accumulation of one sick leave day per month.
- Thirteen university holidays.
- Medical insurance with shared cost between the employee and university.
- Life insurance with shared cost between the employee and university.
- Retirement benefits.
- Optional 401(k).
- Educational benefits.
- Deferred income and benefits over 12 months.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
