Assistant Professor of Mathematics - WVU Tech (Beckley)

West Virginia University • Beckley, WV

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About The Position

West Virginia University Institute of Technology (WVU Tech) is a divisional campus of West Virginia University (WVU) focused on four-year undergraduate education. The campus is located in Beckley, West Virginia, near the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, world-class whitewater rafting, and other outdoor recreation activities. WVU Tech is currently inviting applications for the following employment opportunity: The Department of Mathematics in the School of Arts and Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor starting January 5, 2026. This is a 9-month, full-time position with full benefits. The successful candidate will teach 12 contact hours per semester, including mathematics courses for engineering students and general education requirements. In addition, the successful candidate will pursue scholarly activities, serve on committees, and engage in outreach activities. We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including: 37.5-hour work week 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar) 24 annual leave (vacation) days per year (employee leave) 18 sick days per year (for when you're ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family's, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof) WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ's.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Mathematics
• Commitment to teaching excellence
• Responsiveness to student needs
• Good communication skills

Responsibilities

• Teach 12 contact hours per semester, including mathematics courses for engineering students and general education requirements.
• Pursue scholarly activities
• Serve on committees
• Engage in outreach activities.

Benefits

• 37.5-hour work week
• 13 paid holidays
• 24 annual leave (vacation) days per year
• 18 sick days per year
• WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
• 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks
• Wellness programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees