Position: Assistant Professor of Mathematical Sciences — Full-Time, Tenure Track
Department: Mathematical Sciences – 250500
Location: Boone, North Carolina (Appalachian State University)
Salary: Competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience
Evaluation of Applications Begins: 01/08/2026 | Open Until Filled: Yes

Minimum Qualifications:

• Earned doctorate in mathematics or a closely related field with a minimum of 18 graduate hours of mathematics coursework
• ABD candidates will be considered, but the degree should be expected by the time the position begins

Additional Required Qualifications:

• A clear agenda for continuing scholarship
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Documented experience in or potential for teaching upper-level undergraduate and graduate mathematics courses

Position Responsibilities (from posting):

• Teach core undergraduate and master’s level courses in differential equations and/or modeling
• Teach elective courses at the advanced undergraduate and master’s level
• Mentor undergraduate and master’s level student research projects
• Educate students of varied mathematical backgrounds
• Pursue and implement a variety of pedagogical strategies in the classroom
• Contribute to departmental and university conversations regarding ethical, effective, and evidence-based uses of artificial intelligence in teaching, learning, and scholarly work
• Foster an inclusive scholarly environment in teaching, mentoring, research, and/or service that enhances the diverse programs in the department and university

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the mathematical sciences, with a standard teaching load of 18 credit hours per year for research-active faculty
• Establish and maintain an active program of research or other scholarly activities that may include applying for external funding
• Participate in service activities, which may include advising students, curriculum planning and assessment, working with professional organizations, and other activities needed for faculty governance at the department, college, and university levels
• Provide support for the mathematical sciences community by encouraging the intellectual curiosity of students through undergraduate and graduate research projects and academic and career advising

About the Department: The Department of Mathematical Sciences consists of 31 tenured or tenure-track faculty and more than 30 full- and part-time non-tenure-track faculty. It offers undergraduate degrees in actuarial science and mathematics with concentrations in statistics, secondary education, business, life sciences, physical sciences, and computation, plus an M.A. with concentrations in secondary education or college teaching. The department has about 250 undergraduate majors and 15 graduate students.

About the University: Appalachian State University is a member institution of the sixteen-campus University of North Carolina. Located in Boone, North Carolina, the university has approximately 21,000 students, primarily in bachelor’s and master’s programs in liberal arts and applied fields, with both a traditional residential campus and distance education programs. More information: www.mathsci.appstate.edu

Application Link: To apply, visit https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/56743

Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or sexual orientation.