Assistant Professor, Mathematics

Title: Assistant Professor, Mathematics

Position Type: Fulltime Faculty

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 21R000 - Science, Tech, Engineering & Math

Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

FLSA: Exempt

Schedule Type:  Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)

Hours Per Week: 37.5

Additional Schedule Details:

Posted Salary Grade: Faculty Full Time - 01

Retirement:   KTRS 

Contact Person: Michelle Smith

 

 

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Eastern Kentucky University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor for Academic Year 2025-2026. Applicants should hold an earned Ph.D. in Mathematical Sciences, Mathematics Education, or a related field from an accredited institution at the time of appointment. ABD applicants may be considered but must have a Ph.D. (verified by official transcripts) at the time of appointment. The position begins August 2025.

The position serves Mathematics majors with concentrations in general mathematics and mathematics teaching. Our department offers nine General Education courses; content-level courses for majors like business, manufacturing engineering, chemistry, elementary education, and others; and graduate courses for students in the MA in Applied Mathematics and Data Science and graduate programs from the Department of Computer Science and Information Technology. This position requires the ability to involve and engage students in graduate and undergraduate research. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in a 4/4 annual teaching load, develop and maintain an active scholarly agenda, conduct academic advising, and participate in service to the department, university, and community. In addition, membership and participation in state, regional, national, or international professional organizations is recommended.

Review of applications begins March 28, 2025.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Earned Ph.D. in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, or a related field from an accredited institution at the time of appointment. ABD applicants may be considered but must have a Ph.D. (verified by official transcripts) at the time of appointment.

Experience:

• Effective interpersonal communication skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to collaborate with peers and students
• Ability for teaching excellence in general education courses
• Knowledge to effectively teach mathematics courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels
• Evidence to establish a scholarly research program
• Willingness to contribute to the department in terms of service

Licensure & Certifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to teach a variety of mathematics courses, with qualified candidates also teaching statistics and/or mathematics education courses
• Experience teaching general education courses
• The ability to involve and engage students in graduate and undergraduate research
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience teaching at the college or university level as an instructor, faculty member, or teaching assistant

Job Duties:

• % - Maintain a 4/4 teaching load, teaching courses as assigned at the times and in the locations necessary to meet the needs of EKU students. - (Essential)
• % - Utilize effective teaching methods, innovative teaching techniques, and teaching modalities, and multiple evaluation and assessment procedures as a means to help meet the needs of EKU students. - (Essential)
• % - Demonstrate the ability to teach, develop, and implement courses related to one’s curricular area. - (Essential)
• % - Develop and maintain an active research agenda. - (Essential)
• % - Keep up to date with one’s field and curricular areas by reading and reviewing current scholarly or creative works and by attending conferences, seminars, workshops, courses, and faculty development activities. - (Essential)
• % - Advise students in fulfilling program, departmental, college, and university committee assignments. - (Essential)
• % - Demonstrate the willingness and ability to work effectively with colleagues to support the mission of EKU, its academic units, and its campus community. - (Essential)

Sponsorship: This position may be considered for visa sponsorship.

Funding Source: Institutional

Open Until Filled: No

Special Instructions: Applicant documents include:
• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• A statement of Teaching Philosophy
• A statement of Research Interests
• Copies of graduate and undergraduate unofficial academic transcripts
• Contact Information for 3 Professional References

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

 

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory background check.