Professor of Practice

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at East Tennessee State University invites applications for a Professor of Practice position beginning January 2027.

The department has 12 tenured or tenure-track faculty, 4 full-time teaching staff, and 3 adjunct instructors. It serves 49 undergraduate majors with concentrations in statistics, computational applied mathematics, mathematical sciences, and mathematics teacher education. Additionally, there are 19 graduate students pursuing an MS in Mathematical Sciences and 16 in an MS in Applied Data Science. The department is recognized for its high-quality teaching, research, and outreach. For more information, visit ETSU Mathematics & Statistics.

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 & 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. Whether you''re exploring the scenic trails or enjoying a community festival, Johnson City invites to experience its unique blend of small-town charm and outdoor adventure. Come see why so many choose to call this beautiful city home!

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 benefitted ETSU employees enjoy a full range of benefits, services, and programs, including paid time off, paid holidays, health and life insurance, retirement, access to university facilities and services and much more! Check out ETSU Human Resource Benefits page for additional information.

ETSU is committed to ensuring that our students, faculty, and staff are valued and work in an environment of openness and acceptance. ETSU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

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

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Demonstrated leadership ability
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to demonstrate an exceptional commitment to the teaching and mentoring of students

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Mathematics
• 10+ Years of Teaching Experience in Higher Education
• Must be willing to relocate to Tri-Cities Area

Preferred Qualifications:

• Evidence of research in peer-reviewed journals
• Willingness to teach upper level and Masters level courses
• Willingness to mentor student research at both the undergraduate and graduate level
• Willingness to be involved in student clubs such as the Math & Stats club and the (informal) Abstract Algebra club

Application Instructions

• Exempt positions are only required to be posted for a minimum of fourteen (14) calendar days. The closing date for this posting is subject to change without notice to applicants.
• Applications should include a cover letter, an updated vita, a statement of teaching, and a statement of research
• Employment contingent on a satisfactory background check.

ETSU is an equal opportunity employer.

University Overview

East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is an institution with over 14,000 diverse students highly ranked graduate and undergraduate programs. Located in the Southern Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee, ETSU serves as a hub for community, discovery, and service. Aligned with the institution''s mission, we value efforts to engage in teaching, scholarship, creative activities, and service that involve community partners and address significant societal needs in our region and beyond. Recognized in 2024 as a Great College to Work For, recent strategic initiatives prioritize the institution's focus on community engagement.

Disclaimer: The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work individuals perform in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employees must be able to perform the position''s essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.