South Dakota State University, Mathematics and Statistics
Position ID:
SDSU-TTAPPLIEDMATH [#26713]
Position Title:
Assistant Professor of Applied Mathematics
Position Type:
Tenured/Tenure-track faculty
Position Location:
Brookings, South Dakota 57007, United States of America
Subject Area:
Applied Mathematics
Appl Deadline:
2025/08/11 11:59PM
(posted 2025/06/30)

Position Description:
Position Description
The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at South Dakota State
University (SDState) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant
Professor of Applied Mathematics position. We are seeking innovative and
dynamic future leaders with expertise in applied mathematics, with an
emphasis on computing. Successful candidates will complement the
department’s research strengths and collaborate closely with existing
faculty to advance research and teaching in cutting-edge areas of the
mathematical and statistical sciences. These positions are located in Brookings, South Dakota and are a 9-month, tenure-track, full-time, benefits-eligible position.
The Department of Mathematics and Statistics
is part of the College of Engineering, which promotes culturally rich,
interdisciplinary collaboration across departments and research centers.
The department is committed to providing a student-centered learning
environment that supports excellence in teaching, research, and
scholarly activity. Faculty prepare graduates to contribute meaningfully
to their professions and communities while providing mathematical and
statistical expertise that enhances quality of life in South Dakota, the
region, the nation, and beyond.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsibilities
include research, teaching for both undergraduate and graduate
curricula, advising and mentoring in graduate and undergraduate
programs, and service and outreach to the campus and the community.
Regular teaching load for research active faculty is 50% (at least 6
units per semester). However, new hires will teach three units per
semester of undergraduate or graduate courses (a one-one load) for the
first two years. Future teaching loads will be commensurate with the
research productivity. Research duties include developing and
maintaining a cutting-edge research program, securing external research
funding and graduate student support, and developing external
collaboration and outreach. Excellence in teaching and mentoring
students is expected.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ph.D. in Mathematics or Statistics or closely related field with an emphasis on computing by starting date of appointment.
- Potential to develop an independent, externally funded research program with fundamental and foundational research on mathematical sciences.
- Potential to publish research in peer-reviewed journals and secure external funding from interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Ability or potential to teach courses and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
- Ability or potential to develop curriculum and course content in relevant subject areas.
- Effective written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Position is open until filled with full consideration given to applications received by August 11, 2025.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
SDState accepts applications through an on-line employment site. To apply, visit: https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu, search by the position title, view the job announcement, and click on “apply for this job.” This system will guide you through the electronic application form. This employment site will also require the attachment of a cover letter, which should specifically address how the candidate meets the qualifications as outlined in the advertisement, Curriculum Vitae, research statement (3-page limit, attached as ‘work or writing sample’), teaching statement (3-page limit, attached as ‘other’), and a reference page with the contact information for three professional references. Email applications will not be accepted. Please contact SDState Human Resources at (605) 688-4128 if you require assistance with this process.
Any offer of employment is contingent on the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or university policies, including but not limited to, successful completion of a criminal background check.
SDState is a tobacco free environment. It is the policy of the University to maintain a drug-free environment and to thereby establish, promote, and maintain a safe and healthy working and learning environment for employees and students. This position is subject to South Dakota State University’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy 4:14.
We are not accepting applications for this job through MathJobs.Org right now. Please apply at https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu/postings/44349

- Contact: Matt Bisecker, 605.688.6196
- Email:
- Postal Mail:
- Chicoine Architecture, Math & Engineering Building, Box 2220
Brookings, SD 57007
- Chicoine Architecture, Math & Engineering Building, Box 2220
- Web Page: http://www.sdstate.edu/mathematics-statistics