Assistant/Associate Professor, Mathematics

Position Title:

Assistant/Associate Professor, Mathematics

Department/School:

School of Computer Science & Math

Salary/Pay Rate:

$80,000 - $85,000

Job Summary:

The Department of Mathematics in the School of Computer Science and
Mathematics at Marist University invites applications for a
tenure-track position in Statistics or Statistics Education at the
Assistant or Associate Professor rank to begin in the Fall of
2027.

Minimum Qualifications:

Candidates must have a doctoral degree in Mathematics, Mathematics
Education, Statistics, Statistics Education, or a closely related
field. We will consider ABDs in an appropriate field who will
complete their dissertation within one year of hire.

Evidence of excellence in teaching and scholarly work is
required.

Excellent written and oral communication skills are required.

Essential Functions:

Applicants should have the ability to teach in multiple areas of
mathematics with a significant disciplinary expertise in statistics
and the teaching of statistics.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the
introductory statistics program. (Over 1000 students take
introductory statistics in more than 35 sections every year.)

Required duties besides teaching and research include engagement in
university and professional services such as advising/mentoring
students, and serving on department, school, or university
committees.

Preferred Qualifications:

We seek candidates with significant disciplinary expertise in
statistics and pedagogical knowledge of best practices in
statistics education. In addition to research in Statistics,
candidates with interdisciplinary research programs in applied
areas of Machine Learning and Data Sciences are encouraged to
apply. Candidates with a robust track record of publications and/or
the potential to develop a strong research agenda will receive
preference.

Required Application Documents:

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum
vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, a statement of research
interests and contact information for three references that
includes phone number and email address. Letters of recommendation
may be requested from finalists.

The review of applications will begin on September 28, 2026
and will continue until the position is filled.

Benefits:

The position includes a comprehensive benefit package*. Benefits
for this position include but are not limited to the
following:

• Unlimited paid sick time.
• 14+ paid holidays per year.
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance programs at a 15%

employee / 85% employer contribution rate. Flexible Spending
Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care (FSD).

• Life insurance.
• Generous short-term and long-term disability programs and

workers compensation.

• 403(b) defined contribution plan:
• First 6 years University contributes 7.5%, Employee contributes

a mandatory 4%.

• University contribution increases to 10.5% in year 7, and 12%

after 15 years.

• Employee contribution decreases to 1% in year 7. Remains 1%

thereafter.

• Typical eligibility requirements: 1 year of service and

1,000 hours with Marist University.

• 403(b) Tax Deferred Annuity – Roth option available. Voluntary,

up to IRS maximum contribution.

• Tuition Benefits:
• Up to 16 undergraduate credits per semester. Up to 18 graduate

credit per academic calendar. Eligibility extends to employee,
spouse, and dependent children under age 26.

• University pays 100% tuition only.
• Eligible dependents may be Reimbursed up to $2,000 per semester

towards tuition at another accredited institution.

*Eligibility requirements including waiting periods and/or
employee probationary periods may apply at the discretion of the
University.

About the Department/School:

The School of Computer Science and Mathematics prepares students
for a technology-driven future that is rooted in a liberal arts
foundation. The Department of Mathematics exists to support the
study and advancement of mathematics. Combining the traditional
focus of a liberal arts mathematics education with modern
technology, we aim to create an environment that fosters
quantitative reasoning and deductive thinking, while promoting
mathematical understanding.

Marist offers a traditional B.A. in Mathematics, a B.A. in
Mathematics Education, and a B.S. in Applied Mathematics with
concentrations in actuarial science, biology, chemistry, and
computer science. In addition, we offer an interdisciplinary B.S.
in Data Science and Analytics with the Department of Computing
Technology.

The Department of Mathematics and the School of Computer Science
and Mathematics are committed to advancing an inclusive
climate.

About Marist University:

Founded in 1929, Marist is a comprehensive, independent four-year
institution whose signature educational approach blends the liberal
arts with pre-professional studies and emphasizes experiential
learning to enrich classroom instruction. With campuses in
Poughkeepsie, N.Y., and Florence, Italy, plus over 70 programs
offering a variety of international study, Marist is a portal to
the world and is devoted to nurturing a welcoming, inclusive
community. Through six schools offering almost 50 majors, Marist
cultivates the intellectual growth and well-being of its more than
6,000 undergraduate and graduate students and encourages them to
color outside traditional academic lines as they pursue coursework
and personal experiences that provide valuable occupational
expertise and reflect their individual passions. Marist has been
acclaimed a top institution in the nation by U.S. News & World
Report, the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse, Princeton Review,
and others. To learn more, please visit https://www.marist.edu/about

Type of Position:

Full-time

Classification:

Faculty (Full-Time)

Months per Year:

9

Work Schedule:

Time as required for teaching.

Location:

Marist University Main Campus

Number of Position Openings:

2

Equal Employment Statement:

Marist University is committed to creating an inclusive workforce
on our campus by ensuring that barriers to equal employment
opportunity and upward mobility do not exist here. To this end, the
University will strive to achieve the full and fair participation
of all members of the Marist community.

Equal opportunity means employment, development, and promotion of
individuals without consideration of race, color, disability,
religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual
orientation, or veteran status unless there is a bona fide
occupational requirement which excludes persons in one of these
protected groups. The University will review its employment
policies and procedures to ensure that barriers which may
unnecessarily exclude protected groups are identified and
eliminated. The University will also explore alternative approaches
if any policy or practice is found to have a negative impact on
protected groups.

Marist's policy of non-discrimination includes not only employment
practices but also extends to all services and programs provided by
the University. It shall be considered a violation of University
policy for any member of the community to discriminate against any
individual or group with respect to employment or attendance at
Marist University on the basis of race, color, disability,
religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual
orientation, veteran status, or any other condition established by
law.