Tenure-Track Applied Math Professor & Mentor

Montana State University - Office of Student Engagement; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Montana State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Mathematics in the Department of Mathematical Sciences, starting August 2027. We seek candidates broadly trained in applied mathematics with a commitment to excellence in teaching and an active research program.

Possible research areas include computational/applicable mathematics, modeling, data science, optimization, machine learning, or related fields.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in mathematics or a closely related field by start date.
• Demonstrated research potential in computational or applied mathematics.
• Demonstrated teaching potential in mathematics.
• Demonstrated potential to mentor and advise undergraduate and graduate students.

Responsibilities

• Research: develop a program resulting in publications and seek external funding.
• Teach lower, upper division and graduate mathematics courses; advise students.
• Contribute to department, college and university service through committees and collaborations.
• Engage with diverse student and faculty communities to support student success.

Skills

Ph.D. by start date

Research potential

Teaching potential

Mentoring students

Education

Ph.D. in mathematics or closely related field

Job description

Montana State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Mathematics in the Department of Mathematical Sciences, starting August 2027. We seek candidates broadly trained in applied mathematics with a commitment to excellence in teaching and an active research program.

Possible research areas include computational/applicable mathematics, modeling, data science, optimization, machine learning, or related fields.