Assistant Professor (Mathematics) - 9 month appointment

Missouri State University; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Mathematics at Missouri State University invites applications for an Assistant Professor (Mathematics) on a 9-month appointment beginning August 2027. The ideal candidate will establish a productive research program and commit to innovative teaching while performing service to the department and university.

The position emphasizes teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels, curriculum development, mentoring students, and active involvement in scholarly and service

Qualifications

• PhD in mathematics or anticipated by Aug 2027.
• Strong potential for research and teaching excellence.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach mathematics courses at undergraduate and graduate levels (18 credit hours/year).
• Develop and update curriculum.
• Engage in research that yields peer‑reviewed publications.
• Supervise student research/projects.
• Contribute to the Mathematics department, college, university, and profession.

Skills

Teaching

Research

Curriculum development

Academic advising

Service

Education

Doctoral degree in mathematics

Job description

Assistant Professor (Mathematics) - 9 month appointment

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Position Information

Position Title

Position Title Assistant Professor (Mathematics) - 9 month appointment

Work Location

Work Location Springfield Campus

Out-of-State Employment

Out-of-state employment is limited to Arkansas, Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C., and subject to supervisor approval.

Department

Department Mathematics

HR Home Department

HR Home Department 020719 MATHEMATICS

Pay Grade

Pay Grade Unclassified

Sponsorship Information

Applicants must be currently authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States on a full-time basis. This position may not be eligible for work visa sponsorship.

Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees?

Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees? No, Position is available to all applicants.

Faculty Appointment Type

Term (if applicable)

Term (if applicable) 9 month

Begin Date of Appointment

Begin Date of Appointment 08/02/2027

Exempt/Non-Exempt

Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt

General Function

The Assistant Professor is a member of the ranked faculty with an intermediate academic rank who has demonstrated achievement in the areas of teaching, research, and professional service appropriate to the discipline. The Assistant Professor’s teaching responsibilities are assigned by the academic department head and may include serving as an academic advisor. The Assistant Professor engages in scholarly activities beyond those associated with teaching and is expected to demonstrate professional productivity in research, based upon the availability of resources and consistent with the mission of the University.

Description of Primary Duties

The Department of Mathematics in the College of Natural and Applied Sciences at Missouri State University seeks a tenure-track (9-month) Assistant Professor beginning August 2027. The ideal candidate will have a well-defined research program in an area of mathematics that complements department strengths (commutative algebra, geometric combinatorics, harmonic analysis, partial differential equations, and applied mathematics including machine learning and data science), be committed to innovative teaching, and have post-doctoral experience. Candidates in all areas of mathematics are encouraged to apply.
Specific duties include the teaching of mathematics courses at both the undergraduate and graduate level (standard load is 18 credit hours per academic year); curriculum development; engaging in research leading to peer-reviewed publications; supervising student research/projects; service to the Mathematics department, College of Natural and Applied Science, Missouri State University, the local/regional community and the profession.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

The minimum acceptable qualifications for the position of Assistant Professor are prescribed in the Faculty Handbook.

Additional Qualifications

Required Qualifications: A doctoral degree in mathematics, completed or anticipated by August 2027. Applicants must exhibit strong potential for research, evidence of excellence in teaching, a commitment to service and professional activities, and effective oral and written communication skills.

Link to Job Description

Link to Job Description http://www.missouristate.edu/human/jobdescriptions/21377.htm

Open Date

Open Date 10/12/2026

Equal Opportunity Statement

Non-Discrimination Statement
Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.
This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.
The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines, should be addressed to the Director, Office for Institutional Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, [e-mail], 417-836-4252.

Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.

Required Documents

• Cover Letter


• Curriculum Vitae


• Statement of Teaching Philosophy


• Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness -1


• Statement of Research Interest


• Unofficial Transcripts - 1


• Publication (Writing Sample) -1

Optional Documents

• Publication (Writing Sample) -2


• Publication (Writing Sample) -3


• Unofficial Transcripts -2


• Unofficial Transcripts -3


• Letter of Recommendation-1 (Non-confidential)


• Letter of Recommendation-2 (Non-confidential)


• Letter of Recommendation-3 (Non-confidential)


• Other Documents -1


• Other Documents - 2

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