Position Function:
The Department of Mathematics & Statistics at Mississippi State University invites applicants for a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor with an anticipated start date of Fall 2025. This role will be responsible for teaching, research, and service.
Salary Grade: UC
For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.
Department Profile:
See the departmental website located at www.math.msstate.edu
Area of Specialization:
Mathematics
Anticipated Appointment Date:
August 16, 2025
Tenure Track Status:
Tenure Track
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Teach undergraduate and/or graduate level courses, develop a substantial research program in one or more areas of mathematics, provide direction and effective leadership for M.S. and Ph.D. students, and engage in departmental, university and scientific community service functions.
Minimum Qualifications:
Successful applicants will hold a Doctoral degree, or a doctoral degree expected no later than July 2025 in Mathematics. Commitment to effective graduate and undergraduate teaching. Demonstrated success in research.
Preferred Qualifications:
Focus on Computational Mathematics and/or Numerical Analysis
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
Standard office and professional environment.
Instructions for Applying:
All applicants must apply online at www.msujobs.msstate.edu and attach a cover letter and current curriculum vitae with detailed research accomplishments.
For full consideration, please also submit a summary of research plans and teaching philosophy, a completed AMS Standard Cover Sheet (http://www.ams.org/employment) and three letters of recommendation through http://www.mathjobs.org/jobs addressed to Mathematics Search Committee, Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS 39762-9715. One of the letters of recommendation should address the candidate’s teaching.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
MSU is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, gender identity, status as a U.S. veteran, and/or any other status protected by applicable law. We always welcome nominations and applications from women, members of any minority group, and others who share our passion for building a diverse community that reflects the diversity in our student population.
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