University of South Dakota, Mathematical Sciences
Position ID:
3643-APMS [#27327]
Position Title:
Assistant Professor, Mathematical Sciences
Position Type:
Tenured/Tenure-track faculty
Position Location:
Vermillion, South Dakota 57069, United States of America
Appl Deadline:
none (posted 2025/10/10)
Position Description:
Position Description

Assistant Professor, Mathematical Sciences
University of South Dakota
Posting Number: F01745P
Department: USD - Mathematical SciencesThe University of South Dakota is the flagship of the six universities in the state system of higher education, situated in Vermillion, overlooking the Missouri River, in the heart of the Midwest. USD is a small, comprehensive university, built upon a strong liberal arts foundation in the College of Arts & Sciences. In addition to schools of Education, Fine Arts, and Business, USD has the only schools of Law and Medicine in the state. The University of South Dakota is located in the southeastern corner of the state in Vermillion, a community of more than 11,000 people. Vermillion is located within less than one-hour drive of the larger cities of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and Sioux City, Iowa.
Physical Location of Position (City): Vermillion
Job Description:
Position Description:
The Department of Mathematical Sciences of the University of South Dakota invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at Assistant Professor level starting August 14, 2026, with a PhD in Applied Mathematics or Statistics from an accredited institution. The salary is commensurate with qualification and experience and includes a full benefits package.
Required qualifications:
PhD in Applied Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field, with completion by the appointment date.
Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will join a department of 17 faculty within the College of Arts and Science and will be expected to teach a broad range of mathematics courses from introductory Calculus to graduate-level offerings, maintain an active research agenda and contribute to service at the departmental, college, university and professional level.
This search is part of a coordinated hiring effort in interdisciplinary data sciences within the College of Arts & Sciences. The successful candidate for this position will be expected to participate actively in curricular and research initiatives related to data science, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and related topics. Additionally, this position will provide support for the PhD program in Data Science and Engineering, which is shared by the Departments of Computer Science and Mathematical Sciences.
Review of applications will begin on January 1, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants must apply online at https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu and must provide::
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
First Consideration Date: 01/01/2026
Advertised Salary: Commensurate with Qualifications
Duration of the Term: 9 months
If Other, describe duration:
Appointment Percent: 100%
Work Hours:
Typical Hours Worked Per Week: 40
Appointment Type: Regular
Faculty Status:
Scope of Search: External (includes Internal)
If internal, define scope of search: External (includes Internal)
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Department Description and Cultural Expectations: The University of South Dakota is the flagship of the six universities in the state system of higher education, situated in Vermillion, overlooking the Missouri River, in the heart of the Midwest. USD is a small, comprehensive university, built upon a strong liberal arts foundation in the College of Arts & Sciences. In addition to schools of Education, Fine Arts, and Business, USD has the only schools of Law and Medicine in the state.
The University of South Dakota is located in the southeastern corner of the state in Vermillion, a community of more than 11,000 people. Vermillion is located within less than one-hour drive of the larger cities of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and Sioux City, Iowa.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: USD is committed to fostering a dynamic and welcoming working and learning environment for all. USD provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to ideological political or sectarian opinions or perspectives, or race, color, creed, religion, sex, ancestry, disability, national origin or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. USD is committed to the principles of free expression and encourages the timely and rational discussion of topics in an environment that is intellectually and ideologically diverse.
Contact Information: Catali Georgescu email: catalin.georgescu@usd.edu phone: 605-658-5971
To apply, visit: https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu/postings/45617
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