Assistant Professor, Mathematics

Job Details

Position Information

Posting Number 20270012FAC Job Title Assistant Professor, Mathematics Number of Vacancies 2 About Murray State

Murray State blends educational opportunities found at research institutions with collaborative interactions among students, faculty and staff found at smaller universities. Students receive personalized attention from supportive faculty and staff as the University offers a 16:1 student-to-faculty ratio. Murray State University places our highest priority on student learning and excellent teaching, blending the range of educational opportunities often experienced at research institutions with the nurturing student-teacher interactions usually found at smaller universities.

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Type of Employment Regular Full-Time If Part Time, Enter Hours Per Week Work Location Murray, KY Employment Term Academic Year Position Type Faculty (Tenure-Track) Department Mathematics and Statistics Anticipated Start Date August 2027 Summary of Job Duties and Responsibilities

Teaching a variety of undergraduate courses in mathematics and statistics and graduate courses in their specialty, maintaining an on-going program of research and scholarly activity, and participation in university and departmental service.

Minimum Education Requirements

PhD in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics is required. ABDs with a documented plan of completion by appointment date will be considered.

Minimum Experience and Skill Requirements

Must have at least some collegiate teaching experience in mathematics or statistics courses at the level of the Calculus sequence or below. Evidence of outstanding teaching ability. An active research program or demonstrated strong potential for research. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Education and/or Experience Qualifications

Candidates whose specialty is Differential Equations or Algebra are particularly encouraged to apply.

Physical Demands Work Hours Annual Salary Pay Plan Faculty II

Posting Details

Posting Date 10/01/2026 Closing Date 12/05/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants

Along with the application, the following items must be included:

• Letter of application addressing the candidate's interest and expertise in teaching and research.
• Curriculum Vitae
• Copies of transcripts
• Teaching Statement addressing strategies to build inclusive environments for student success.
• Contact information for (3) references who will receive an email with instruction for submitting their recommendation letter online. At least one reference should be able to address the applicant's teaching ability and at least one able to address the applicant's research and scholarly activity.
• Candidates whose doctoral degree is not complete at the time of the submission of their application must submit with their application a timeline clarifying the completion of the doctoral degree by August 15, 2027 (please submit under "Other Document 2").

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Will you have a Ph.D. in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics completed by the appointment date?

(Open Ended Question)

• • Do you have collegiate teaching experience in mathematics courses at the level of the Calculus sequence or below?

(Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Teaching Philosophy
• Copies of Transcripts

Optional Documents

• Other Document
• Other Document 2
• Other Document 3