Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Statistics

East Tennessee State University, Mathematics and Statistics
Position ID:
ETSU -ASSISTANTPROFESSOR [#25603]
Position Title:
Position Type:
Tenured/Tenure-track faculty
Position Location:
Johnson City, Tennessee 37614, United States of America [map ]
Subject Areas:
Statistics, Computational Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Science
Appl Deadline:
none (posted 2024/10/21)
Position Description:
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Position Description

East Tennessee State University – College of Arts and Sciences – Department of Mathematics and Statistics – Assistant Professor – Tenure Track – 9 months. 

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at East Tennessee State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning August 15, 2025. 

The Department has 13 tenured/tenure-track faculty, 4 full-time teaching colleagues, and 3 adjuncts, as well as 49 undergraduate majors with concentrations in statistics, computational applied mathematics, mathematical sciences, or mathematics education. Additionally, the department has 19 graduate students pursuing an MS in Mathematical Sciences and 16 graduate students pursuing an MS in Applied Data Science. The department is known for its high-quality teaching, research, and outreach. The recently launched Master of Science in Applied Data Science program is offered in conjunction with the Computation and Research in Data Science (CaRDS) institute, the Department of Computing, and the Statistical Consulting Lab. This program builds on the department’s history of providing internship experiences for students and preparing master’s students for exciting careers in data science, operations research, and statistics. See http://www.etsu.edu/cas/math for more information.  

The value of employment at ETSU goes far beyond salary. The official workday is 7.5 hours, which includes a one-hour lunch/meal break. Regular benefited ETSU employees enjoy a full range of benefits, services and programs including paid time off & leave, paid holidays, health and life insurance, retirement, access to university facilities and services and much more! Check out the ETSU Human Resources Benefits page for additional information. https://www.etsu.edu/human-resources/benefits/  ;

Ph.D. in Data Science, Statistics, or a related field, or be ABD with an expected PhD by August 2025.

Candidates with research areas in computational science, high performance computing, or computational statistics are especially encouraged to apply. Interest in interdisciplinary collaborations, data science, or global optimization is a plus.

Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled. Apply electronically through https://jobs.etsu.edu including cover letter, curriculum vitae, transcripts and statements of teaching and research. Three recommendation letters are required. 

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East Tennessee State University has an enrollment of approximately 14,000 students. We are a Carnegie Foundation doctoral research university, with associated Colleges of Pharmacy and Medicine. 

ETSU is located in Johnson City, a city of 74,000 in Northeast Tennessee between the Great Smoky Mountains and the Blue Ridge Mountains. The area offers many opportunities for outdoor recreation and enjoys a moderate climate with four distinct seasons. ETSU is an AA/EEOE employer. Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply. 

All positions at East Tennessee State University are contingent upon sufficient funding.

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Contact: Dr. Robert Price

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Postal Mail:

Mathematics and Statistics
PO Box 70663
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN 37614

Web Page: www.etsu.edu/cas/math