Assistant Professor of Mathematical Sciences

Assistant Professor of Mathematical Sciences

Tenure Status: Tenure Track

Department: Mathematical Sciences - 250500

Minimum Qualifications

• An earned doctorate in mathematics or a closely related field

with a minimum of 18 graduate hours of mathematics coursework,

• ABD candidates will be considered, but the degree should be

expected by the time the position begins.

• A clear agenda for continuing scholarship,
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and
• Documented experience in or potential for teaching upper-level

undergraduate and graduate mathematics courses.

Areas of Interest (No Minimum Level Required)

• Teach core undergraduate and master's level courses in

differential equations and/or modeling,

• Teach elective courses at the advanced undergraduate and

master's level,

• Mentor undergraduate and master's level student research

projects,

• Educate students of varied mathematical backgrounds,
• Pursue and implement a variety of pedagogical strategies in the

classroom,

• Contribute to departmental and university conversations

regarding ethical, effective, and evidence-based uses of artificial
intelligence in teaching, learning, and scholarly work, and

• Foster an inclusive scholarly environment in teaching,

mentoring, research, and/or service that enhances the diverse
programs in the department and university.

License/Certification Required

Description of the Department or Unit

The Department of Mathematical Sciences consists of 31 tenured or
tenure track faculty as well as more than 30 full- and part-time
non-tenure track faculty. The department offers undergraduate
degrees in actuarial science and mathematics with concentrations in
statistics, secondary education, business, life sciences, physical
sciences, and computation. The department also offers an M.A. with
concentrations in either secondary education or college teaching.
The department currently has about 250 undergraduate majors and 15
graduate students. Appalachian State University is a member
institution of the sixteen-campus University of North Carolina.
Located in Boone, North Carolina, the university has approximately
21,000 students, primarily in bachelor's and master's programs in
both liberal arts and applied fields. Appalachian has both a
traditional residential campus and a variety of distance education
programs. Additional information about the Department of
Mathematical Sciences, the university, and the surrounding area is
located at: www.mathsci.appstate.edu.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the mathematical

sciences, with a standard teaching load of 18 credit hours per year
for research-active faculty,

• establish and maintain an active program of research or other

scholarly activities that may include applying for external
funding,

• participate in service activities which may include advising

students, curriculum planning and assessment, working with
professional organizations, and other activities needed for faculty
governance at the department, college, and university levels,
and

• provide support for the mathematical sciences community by

encouraging the intellectual curiosity of students through
undergraduate and graduate research projects and academic and
career advising.

Proposed Date of Hire: 08/01/2027

Suggested Salary Range: Salary is competitive and
commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Evaluation of Applications Begins: 01/08/2027

To apply, visit https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/56745

Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal
Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in
access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect
to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis
of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and
expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status,
genetic information or sexual orientation.

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