Assistant Professor (Mathematics) – 9 month appointment

Missouri State University; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Missouri State University is seeking an Assistant Professor (Mathematics) for a 9-month tenure-track appointment at the Springfield campus. The role includes teaching mathematics to pre-service teachers and graduate students, engaging in research, and advising students.

The candidate should hold a doctorate in Mathematics Education or a related field, demonstrate teaching excellence, and show potential for ongoing scholarly activity. A commitment to diversity and professional service is expected.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Mathematics Education, Education or related field.
• Evidence of excellence in teaching.
• Potential for research.
• Commitment to professional activities.
• Effective communication skills.
• Research expertise in mathematics teaching and learning.
• Graduate math coursework to teach undergrad courses.
• Ability to engage with diverse cultures/backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Teach mathematics courses for secondary, middle, and elementary pre-service teachers and graduate students.
• Implement teaching philosophies aligned with national standards.
• Engage in research and scholarly activities with peer-reviewed outputs.
• Mentor thesis projects.
• Bridge transition to post-secondary education in mathematics.
• Develop curriculum for courses and programs.
• Advise undergraduate and graduate students.
• Compile data for program accreditation and reporting.
• Engage in service activities and promote diversity.

Skills

Excellence in teaching

Research potential

Effective communication

Diversity in education

Education

Doctorate in Mathematics Education

Job description

Position Information

• | Position Title | Assistant Professor (Mathematics) – 9 month appointment |
• | 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 | Mathematics |
• | HR Home Department | 020719 MATHEMATICS |
• | 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? | No, Position is available to all applicants. |
• | Faculty Appointment Type | Tenure Track |
• | Term (if applicable) | 9 month |
• | Begin Date of Appointment | 08/02/2027 |
• | 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 | Duties include the teaching of mathematics courses for secondary, middle and elementary pre-service teachers as well as graduate students; implementing philosophies that reflect beliefs in teaching and learning consistent with national standards; engaging in research and scholarly activities leading to peer-reviewed publications and presentations; mentoring thesis projects; providing expertise to bridge the transition to post-secondary education in mathematics; developing curriculum; advising of undergraduate and graduate students; compiling data for program accreditation; assisting in service activities; and demonstrating an active commitment to diversity in the educational community. Pursuing externally funded grants is encouraged |
• | Minimum Acceptable Qualifications | The minimum acceptable qualifications for the position of Assistant Professor are prescribed in the Faculty Handbook. |
• | Additional Qualifications | Required Qualifications: Applicants must have (or anticipate completion by start date) an appropriate doctorate in Mathematics Education, Education or related field; evidence of excellence in teaching; potential for research; commitment to professional activities; and effective communication skills. Applicants are expected to have research expertise in the teaching and learning of mathematics, and graduate mathematics course work necessary to teach college undergraduate mathematics courses. The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required. |
• | Link to Job Description | http://www.missouristate.edu/human/jobdescriptions/21377.htm |
• | Open Date | 10/30/2026 |
• | Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled) | 11/13/2026 |
• | Special Instructions to Applicants | |

Equal Opportunity 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. |
| Background Check Statement | Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.