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Assistant or Associate Professor of Mathematics and Statistics

Position Number: 6214407
Location: Martin, TN
Position Type: Mathematics

Assistant or Associate Professor of Mathematics and Statistics

Dates: Appointment effective August 1, 2025.

Qualifications: A Ph.D. in Mathematics, Statistics, Mathematics Education, or a closely related mathematical field, completed by August 1, 2025. Evidence of successful classroom teaching experience, the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse student body, and the capability to maintain a program of scholarly activity that includes research and publication are required.

Salary: Competitive, dependent on qualifications.

Responsibilities: Teaching 12 hours each semester. Use of technology (such as graphing calculators) in teaching is expected. Additional responsibilities include university service, academic advising, professional development, curriculum development, and maintaining a program of scholarly activity that includes research and publication.

Locale: The University of Tennessee at Martin is a primary campus in the University of Tennessee System. The campus is located in Northwest Tennessee approximately 125 miles north of Memphis and 150 miles west of Nashville. The University of Tennessee at Martin has a combined graduate and undergraduate enrollment of approximately 7,500 students. The emphasis is solidly on excellence in teaching, research, and outreach. We seek candidates who demonstrate a similar commitment.

Department: The Department of Mathematics and Statistics has 20 faculty positions. A major is offered in mathematics with concentrations in mathematics, applied mathematics, statistics, and actuarial science. Minors are offered in mathematics and statistics. The department operates a mathematics learning center that provides instruction in several evening courses and tutoring in all freshman and sophomore level courses. The department web address is https://www.utm.edu/academics/departments/mathematics-and-statistics.

Applications: Interested applicants must apply through https://www.utm.edu/offices-and-services/human-resources/employment-opportunities.php. A letter of application, curriculum vitae, a statement of your teaching philosophy, unofficial copies of transcripts, and three original current letters of reference must be included with the application. At least one letter of reference should address teaching effectiveness. Screening of applications will begin November 15, 2024, and will continue until the positions are filled. Inquiries regarding the position may be sent to the search committee chair, Dr. Amanda Niedzialomski, at aniedzia@utm.edu.

The University of Tennessee at Martin is an equal employment opportunity institution and does not discriminate based upon race, color, or national origin. The University's Office of Access, Compliance, and Title IX has adopted a policy and procedures to provide students and employees, who feel that they have experienced discrimination but are uncertain as to whether a complaint is justified or whether they wish to initiate a formal complaint, the opportunity to discuss their concerns confidentially and informally with the Title VI Coordinator for prompt and equitable resolution of discrimination complaints.

All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and admission without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, and parental status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the University of Tennessee at Martin affirmatively states that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, or disability in its education programs and activities, and this policy extends to employment by the university. Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color, and national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), the ADA (disability), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the Office of Access, Compliance, and Title IX, 544 University Street, #303, Martin, TN 38238, telephone 731-881-3505. Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at the Office of Access, Compliance, and Title IX.

Department of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Tennessee at Martin, Martin, TN 38238.