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Texas State University-San Marcos, Department of Mathematics

Position ID:
915-TTASSTASSOCPROFAPPL [#25351, 2025011TTL]
Position Title:
Assistant or Associate Professor of Applied Mathematics (Tenure-Track)
Position Type:
Tenured/Tenure-track faculty
Position Location:
San Marcos, Texas 78666, United States of America
Subject Area:
Research Specialization in Applied Mathematics
Appl Deadline:
2024/12/16 11:59PMhelp popup finished (2024/10/01, finished 2025/06/21)
Position Description:
   

*** this position has been closed and new applications are no longer accepted. ***

Position Description

The Department of Mathematics at Texas State University seeks applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor or Associate Professor with research specialization in Applied Mathematics, with a start date of Fall 2025.

Position Description

The successful candidate is expected to establish and maintain a strong record of high-quality research in applied mathematics (applications to natural sciences, data science, computational sciences, medical sciences, or other related areas). The successful candidate will teach mathematics or applied mathematics courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and will show dedication to mentoring students. The successful candidate will also participate in self-governance of the department through service to the department, college, or university or engage in service to the mathematical community.

The selected candidate will be given the appropriate rank based on college and university regulations.

About the Department of Mathematics

The Department of Mathematics is a growing department with a broad range of strengths in Analysis, Topology, Algebra, Combinatorics, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Logic, and Mathematics Education. The department is excited to start its new Ph.D. program in mathematics in Fall 2025 to complement its Ph.D. program in mathematics education and its master’s programs.

The department strives to create a welcoming environment that invites students from a wide range of backgrounds to major in mathematics and we invite applicants who are enthusiastic about mentoring students at undergraduate and graduate levels to reach their potential in mathematics.

The department is dedicated to success of its junior faculty, providing support through formal mentoring, reduced teaching and service loads, collaboration and collegiality, and opportunities to participate in university-wide professional development programs.

Required Qualifications (Assistant Professor):
  1. An earned doctorate in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, or a closely related field prior to employment. 
  2. Evidence of or potential for research excellence in Applied Mathematics. Recent publications will be emphasized, but all publications will be considered. 
  3. Evidence of or potential for excellence in teaching and mentoring students. 
  4. An ability to contribute to the departmental mission. 
Required Qualifications (Associate Professor):
  1. An earned doctorate in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, or a closely related field prior to employment. 
  2. Evidence of research excellence in Applied Mathematics. Recent publications will be emphasized, but all publications will be considered. 
  3. Evidence of excellence in teaching and mentoring students. 
  4. An ability to contribute to the departmental mission. 
Preferred Qualifications (Assistant Professor):

1. Potential for research collaboration with current faculty.
2. Evidence of or potential to obtain external funding.

Preferred Qualifications (Associate Professor):

1. Potential for research collaboration with current faculty.
2. Evidence of having obtained research grants.

Submit the following documents through https://www.mathjobs.org:

· Cover letter,
· AMS cover sheet,
· Curriculum vitae,
· All undergraduate and graduate transcripts (unofficial ones are acceptable for initial screening),
· Statement of research agenda,
· Teaching philosophy, and
· Three letters of recommendation, with at least one addressing the candidate's teaching abilities.


In addition, to be considered for the position, applicants are also required to submit the following through the university website, https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/49692

· Cover letter,
· Current curriculum vitae, and
· Unofficial transcripts (all in one document)

To ensure full consideration, all materials listed above should arrive at the required locations by November 10, 2024. 

Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor. A member of the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing population of diverse students for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world.
Bolstered by research with relevance and innovation in creative and scholarly work in a full range of academic disciplines and a spirit of inclusiveness, Texas State seeks outstanding candidates for a variety of faculty positions.

Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Research statement
  • Teaching statement
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • Three reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site help popup)
And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:
https://www.math.txst.edu/
email address
 
Texas State University
Department of Mathematics
MCS 470
601 University Dr.
San Marcos, TX 78666