University of Wisconsin Stevens Point, Mathematical Sciences Department

Position ID:

928-ASSTPROF [#27518, JR10005397]

Position Title:

Assistant Professor, Applied Mathematics

Position Type:

Tenured/Tenure-track faculty

Position Location:

Stevens Point, Wisconsin 54481, United States of America

Subject Areas:

Operations research, applied math

Appl Deadline:

2026/01/05 11:59PM help popup

(posted 2025/10/29)

Position Description:

The successful candidate will be able to teach mathematics courses for general education as well as courses in the mathematics majors. This is a tenure-track, nine-month faculty position in applied mathematics in the Department of Mathematical Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. The department has courses in operations research and optimization modeling, which the successful candidate should be able to demonstrate the ability to teach. The position is based at the Stevens Point campus and involves courses primarily taught in person, but there is a possibility of teaching assignments at the Wausau campus or Marshfield campus, and of online or hybrid courses. An appropriate terminal degree, maintaining an active research agenda and providing leadership and service to the university, community, and profession are required for tenure. A typical teaching load is twelve credit hours per semester.

Required Qualifications: Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in mathematics, operations research, or a related field, awarded before August 2026; or ABD may be acceptable at the rank of Instructor. Experience and/or demonstrated commitment to undergraduate teaching. Experience and/or demonstrated interest in operations research, optimization, or numerical methods. Preferred Qualifications: Experience teaching diverse groups. Experience teaching with current educational tools and methods. Experience and/or demonstrated commitment to online course development and teaching. Familiarity with modern computational software, especially for operations research, optimization or numerical methods. Experience and/or interest in mentoring undergraduate research.

Education: Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in mathematics, operations research, or a related field, awarded before August 2026; or ABD may be acceptable at the rank of Instructor.

How to Apply: TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Applications received by 01/05/2026 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be evaluated, and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration.

Files must be complete to be considered. Submission in PDF format is preferred for all attachments. Please include the following documents:

- Cover letter addressing qualifications and experience

- Resume/Curriculum Vitae

- Statement of teaching and research experience, professional goals, and interests

- Two letters of recommendation (at least one specifically evaluating past teaching performance), uploaded by the candidate or sent to mathsci@uwsp.edu directly from the references

- Unofficial Transcripts/Official Transcripts

(Official Transcripts will be required of finalist)

After you submit your application, you are unable to edit it, so please be sure to include all application materials.

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Contact: Andy Felt, Search and Screen Chair, 7153462120

Email: email address

Postal Mail:

: Department of Mathematical Sciences
UW-Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI 54481

Web Page: http://www.uwsp.edu/mathsci/Pages/home.aspx