Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Statistics

Middlebury College; Middlebury (VT); On-site; USD 91,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Middlebury College invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Statistics starting Fall 2027. A Ph.D. in Mathematics or a closely related field is normally required by time of appointment.

The successful candidate will teach core mathematics and statistics, contribute to cross-disciplinary electives, and advise students while engaging in undergraduate research. The role includes a substantial teaching load with responsibilities across the First Year

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Mathematics or a closely related field normally in hand by time of appointment.
• Experience teaching core courses in mathematics and statistics and ability to create cross-disciplinary electives.
• Ability to advise, mentor, and teach courses at all levels.
• Capacity to include undergraduates in their research.
• Participation in Middlebury's First Year Seminar Program and Winter Term course offerings.
• Commitment to service to the College including committee work and potential leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Teach core mathematics and statistics courses and develop cross-disciplinary electives.
• Advise and mentor students, guiding research and independent projects.
• Contribute to service through committees and department leadership as requested.
• Support and implement teaching load expectations and program responsibilities during Fall 2027 and beyond.

Education

Ph.D. in Mathematics or closely related field

Job description

Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Statistics

Location: Middlebury, Vermont

Open Date: Sep 09, 2026

Description

Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Statistics, Middlebury College, MIDDLEBURY, VT. The Department of Mathematics and Statistics invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position in Mathematics and Statistics to begin in Fall 2027. A Ph.D. in Mathematics or a closely related field should normally be in hand by time of appointment.

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Middlebury is a thriving program that supports majors in mathematics, applied mathematics, and statistics. The department seeks a candidate at the intersection of mathematics, applied mathematics, and statistics who can teach core courses and create cross-disciplinary electives that appeal to students across our program. The successful candidate will advise, mentor, and teach courses at all levels. In particular, we seek candidates who can contribute to our introductory sequences in both calculus and statistics. Candidates who demonstrate a capacity to include undergraduates in their research are especially encouraged to apply.

As part of a full teaching load, the candidate will also regularly contribute to Middlebury's First Year Seminar Program and Winter Term course offerings, as described in our teaching load guidelines. All faculty at Middlebury are also expected to contribute to service to the College including, but not limited to, committee membership and serving as Director or Chair of a Program or Department when asked.

This is a full-time, benefits-eligible, salaried position with a hiring range of $91,462 - $103,138 per year.

Middlebury College is a top-tier liberal arts college with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in faculty teaching, research, and service. It is also an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an open and supportive learning, teaching, and working environment. The College hires faculty from myriad life experiences, cultures, frames of reference, social identities, and learning perspectives to help cultivate and advance innovation in our curriculum and to provide a rich and varied educational experience for our talented and distinguished student body. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

Applications received by October 21, 2026 will be guaranteed full consideration. Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information on our background check policy can be found here: http://go.middlebury.edu/backgroundchecks.

Questions about the application process or the position can be directed to Emily Proctor ([e-mail]). More information is available at https://apply.interfolio.com/193054 and https://www.middlebury.edu/college/academics/mathematics.