Augustana University, Mathematics
Position ID:
Position Title:
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
Position Type:
Tenured/Tenure-track faculty
Position Location:
Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57197, United States of America
Subject Area:
Mathematics
Appl Deadline:
2025/10/31 11:59PM
(posted 2025/09/04, listed until 2026/03/04)
(posted 2025/09/04, listed until 2026/03/04)Position Description:
Position Description
The Augustana University Department of Mathematics anticipates hiring an Assistant Professor of Mathematics starting Fall Semester 2026 (8/19/2026). A PhD in Mathematics or Statistics in hand or imminent completion by the appointment start date is required. Candidates with a deep appreciation of and respect for academic values and culture as well as a demonstrated ability to create meaningful working relationships with students, faculty, and leadership with diverse backgrounds and points of view will be given priority consideration. Evidence or interest in employing innovative teaching and active learning techniques is valued by the department. Furthermore, additional consideration will be given to candidates with a background in applied mathematics, especially those with a focus on statistics.Full consideration will be given to all complete applications received by 10/31/25.
Augustana University is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Title IX Employer. Augustana University is committed to excellence through diversity and strongly encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community. Submission of official transcripts may be required upon employment. Finalist candidates must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment background check
Application Procedure: Applicants may submit materials electronically through Mathjobs.org.
Application materials:
- Curriculum vitae,
- Cover letter that specifically acknowledges the requirements stated in this ad,
- Statement of teaching philosophy,
- Statement of research interests,
- Statement of commitment to diversity,
- Completed Augustana University employment application,
- Graduate transcript(s), and
- Three letters of reference.
Requirements
- PhD in Mathematics or Statistics earned or in imminent completion by the appointment start date.
- Demonstrated record of effective teaching ability.
- Demonstrated effective written, oral communication and/or presentation skills.
- Support the Math Department’s course offerings
- Maintain an active research agenda
- Conduct service to the university
- Advise and support students through a Liberal Art Education
- Maintain a commitment to fostering a diverse working and learning environment.
Augustana University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Title IX Employer. Applicants must comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act and may be required to submit official transcripts upon employment. Finalist candidates must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment background check.
Application Materials Required:
- Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research statement
- Teaching statement
- Statement of Commitment to Diversity
- Employment Application
- Graduate Transcript(s)
- Three reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site )
- And anything else requested in the position description.
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