Tenure-Track Position Mathematics 

The College of Charleston Department of Mathematics invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position beginning August 2023. Applicants must possess a Ph.D. in mathematics by the employment start date. Since teaching, research and service make up the primary responsibilities of the position, a record of and potential for excellence in these areas, including directing student research at both the undergraduate and graduate level, make up the basis for ranking candidates. Preference will be given to applicants with experience in the area of discrete mathematics, combinatorics, or related area. However, exceptional candidates in all areas of the mathematical sciences compatible with the department may be considered.  The usual teaching load is two sections of a lower division course and one upper level or graduate level course, or an equivalent in four credit hour and three credit hour courses combining to eighteen hours a year.

The College of Charleston is a nationally recognized public liberal arts and sciences university located in the heart of historic Charleston, SC. Since our founding in 1770, we have maintained a strong liberal arts curriculum. The College is a state-supported master's degree granting institution and ranks among the nation’s top universities in providing quality education in the arts, sciences, education, and business. The student body numbers approximately 10,000 students in undergraduate and graduate programs combined. 

 A complete application must contain a cover letter, curriculum vita, teaching philosophy, current and projected research agenda, one representative publication, and at least three letters of recommendation, at least one addressing teaching. Questions regarding the position can be directed to Dr. Elizabeth Jurisich, search committee chair, at jurisiche@cofc.edu. This is a nine-month appointment; salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. The review of applications will begin immediately, and applications will be considered until the position is filled.

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