Assistant Professor of Mathematics

Kennesaw State University; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennesaw State University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Mathematics in the Department of Mathematics, with a preferred start date August 2027. This nine‑month position is based in Georgia. Candidates must hold a Ph.D.

in mathematics and demonstrate a research program in applied or computational mathematics with potential to contribute to the interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in mathematics required at time of hire.
• Demonstrated research program in applied or computational mathematics.
• Potential to develop interdisciplinary collaborations and mentoring in biomedical sciences.

Responsibilities

• Teach both lower- and upper-division undergraduate courses in mathematics.
• Teach graduate courses for the interdisciplinary PhD in Biomedical Sciences program.
• Establish a high-quality research program with publications and external funding.
• Contribute to service within the department, college, and university.
• Mentor students and support student success.

Skills

Teaching

Research

Education

Ph.D. in mathematics

Job description

Assistant Professor of Mathematics

Job ID: 305256

Location: Kennesaw, Georgia

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

For more than 60 years, Kennesaw State University has been known for its entrepreneurial spirit and sense of community. A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Kennesaw State is located just north of Atlanta and combines a suburban setting on two metro-Atlanta campuses in Kennesaw and Marietta. As one of Georgia's largest universities, Kennesaw State offers undergraduate and graduate degrees to over 50,000 students. Our high-impact research and Division I athletics also draw students from throughout the region and across the globe. A member of the University System of Georgia, Kennesaw State is a Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution (R2) committed to becoming a world-class academic institution positioned to broaden its academic and research missions and expand its scope on a local, regional, and national level.

Location

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Department Information

The Department of Mathematics is a unit of the College of Science and Mathematics at Kennesaw State University. Our students experience world-class instruction in the Department of Mathematics from faculty who are deeply invested in student success. Nearly all courses offered by the department are designed and taught entirely by full-time faculty. Our instructors strive to set students on a path for success, whether majoring in mathematics or many other related disciplines. Our department has a vibrant research culture and actively engages in mentoring students in original research projects. Our graduates are fully prepared to enter the workforce in industry or academia where deep analytic and quantitative skills are in high demand.

Job Summary

Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for a full-time, tenure track faculty position as Assistant Professor of Mathematics in the Department of Mathematics with a preferred start date of August 2027. This is a nine-month contracted position and is for work to be performed in the state of Georgia.

Please be advised that any offer of employment is contingent upon your eligibility to work in the United States. Kennesaw State University's ability to cover visa petitions is subject to budgetary constraints and USG funding policies.

Responsibilities

• Teach both lower-division and upper-division undergraduate courses in mathematics and graduate courses for the interdisciplinary PhD in Biomedical Sciences program.
• Establish and maintain a program of high-quality research that includes regular publication in peer-reviewed journals, dissemination of research at conferences, and ongoing efforts to obtain external research funding and supervise undergraduate and graduate research.
• A strong commitment to excellence in teaching mathematics courses ranging from general education courses through more advanced mathematics courses.
• Contribute professional service to the department, college, university and/or the professional community.
• A strong commitment to student success and student mentoring.

Required Qualifications

• A Ph.D., or the foreign equivalent, in mathematics is required at the time of hire.
• A demonstrated research program in applied or computational mathematics with applications to biomedical sciences. Relevant areas of expertise may include mathematical biology, dynamical systems, mathematical modeling of disease and physiological processes, computational mathematics and scientific computing, mathematical and computational neuroscience, mathematical epidemiology, optimization and optimal control, stochastic processes, uncertainty quantification, network science, and inverse problems.
• Research experience in applied or computational mathematics and a record of scholarly products produced from such research.

Preferred Qualifications

• Candidates should demonstrate the potential to develop interdisciplinary research collaborations and contribute to the quantitative and computational mentoring of doctoral students in Kennesaw State University's interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences program.
• Post-doctoral experience
• Potential for obtaining external research funding
• Experience supervising graduate students in research

Required Documents to Attach

1. CV
2. Cover Letter
3. Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts and Official International Course-by-Course Evaluations Due Upon Hire)
4. Names, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 references.
5. Teaching Philosophy addressing how you will advance student success at KSU
6. Research Interest Statement

Apply Before Date

Review of applications will begin immediately. For full consideration, please apply by December 7, 2026.

Contact Information

For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Dr. Ana-Maria Croicu, [e-mail].

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

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Background Check

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

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