Second of two tenure-track positions

The College of Charleston Department of Mathematics and Statistics invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position beginning August 2026.    Successful candidates’ research and teaching areas will complement the department.  Preference will be given to candidates with strengths in areas that support our Statistics and Data Science programs.  This is the second of two tenure track positions available in our department.  Candidates can apply for both.

Home to the College of Charleston’s first Ph.D. program, the Department of Mathematics and Statistics is an integral part of the new School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics and offers abundant opportunities for collaboration across departments.

Applicants must possess a Ph.D. in mathematics or a related field 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 undergraduate and graduate student research, make up the basis for ranking candidates.    

A complete application must contain:

•      a cover letter, curriculum vita,
•      teaching philosophy,
•      current and projected research agenda, and
•      at least three letters of recommendation, at least one addressing teaching.

Questions regarding the position can be directed to Dr. Tom Kunkle, search committee chair, at kunklet@charleston.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 positions are filled.

Founded in 1770, the College of Charleston is a public university grounded in the principles of the liberal arts and committed to developing ethically centered, intellectually versatile and globally fluent citizens who create innovative solutions to social, economic, and technological challenges.  A primarily undergraduate institution with strong graduate degree programs and an growing national presence, the university prides itself on excellence in education, research, scholarship, and creative endeavors.

In its 2025 edition, U.S. News & World Report ranks the College as the No. 4 top public university in the south, the No. 5 ranked college for veterans among southern institutions, the No. 9 most innovative school in the region, and the No. 3 best college for undergraduate teaching in the south and a best value regional college. The College is in the heart of beautiful Charleston, South Carolina.  Visit the College’s website at https://www.cofc.edu.  Visit the Department’s website at https://charleston.edu/math/index.php.

The College of Charleston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of sex, gender (including gender identity and/or expression), pregnancy, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, and other classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information, please visit eop.cofc.edu.