Assistant Professor of Applied Mathematics

Tennessee Tech•Cookeville, TN

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 a vigorous research program, and engage in service activities that support the department’s mission. This is a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track position beginning August 1, 2027. Applicants must be currently authorized to work full-time in the United States; the University cannot sponsor or assume sponsorship of an employment visa or permanent residency for this position.

Requirements

Ph.D. (or international equivalent) in Mathematics from an accredited institution by the 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.
Current authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

Evidence of potential for high-quality teaching and quality research.
An active research program in applied mathematics that complements the department’s research areas.
Research in differential equations, numerical analysis, combinatorics, or graph theory.

Responsibilities

Teach up to 11 credit hours per semester of undergraduate and/or graduate-level 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.