Position Description

Job Summary

THE COLLEGE OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, and MATHEMATICS (STEM) at Clayton State University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Mathematics. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, reporting to the Chair of the Mathematics and Decision Science Department, to begin in Fall 2026. Salary will be commensurate with experience and competitive with comparable programs. The position is contingent on funding.  

Responsibilities

Faculty members at the rank of Assistant Professor or above in the College of STEM are required to teach courses totaling 24 semester credit hours per academic year. Faculty members are expected to take an active and collegial role in course and curriculum development. Instructional responsibilities include both upper-division mathematics courses in support of the undergraduate mathematics program and courses to support the general education requirements of Clayton State students. 

Required Qualifications

An earned doctorate degree in mathematics, statistics, mathematical education, or a closely related field by the time of appointment is required. Candidates must have research and/or industry experience in mathematics, statistics, and/or mathematical education. We seek candidates with a strong background in mathematics and an active or emerging record of mathematical research who are also prepared to contribute meaningfully to mathematics education. Preference will be given to applicants with at least 18 graduate credit hours in mathematics education, reflecting our commitment to excellent teaching, innovative pedagogy, and the preparation of future educators. Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to teach a range of undergraduate mathematics courses, engage students from various backgrounds, and contribute to departmental and university service in support of Clayton State's mission of student success and social mobility. The successful candidate must be eligible for employment in the US at the time of appointment. 

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in college-level teaching is desired, along with knowledge of technology applications in mathematics classrooms. Candidates with experience supervising undergraduate/graduate research projects, curriculum development, writing and receiving grants, and/or working with a highly varied student body are considered highly desirable. 

Required Documents to Attach

Each applicant should submit the following documents for consideration: 1) a letter of application summarizing the applicant's qualifications, 2) a current curriculum vitae, 3) a statement of teaching philosophy, 4) copies of transcripts for all college and graduate work, and 5) the contact information of at least three references that can directly address the candidate's teaching abilities.  

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Full consideration will be given to all applications completed by March 2nd, 2026. Additional supporting materials may be requested at the discretion of the Search Committee.  

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect.  These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards.  More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Institutional Values

Clayton State University will have a positive impact on the State of Georgia and beyond by serving students and the community through broadening access to high-quality education and advancing workforce development. Our statement of core values is adaptability, collaboration, excellence, integrity, and people-centered. Each Clayton State University community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards.  More details on Clayton State's Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct can be found online at https://www.clayton.edu/strategic-plan/mission-vision-values and https://www.clayton.edu/human-resources/current-employees/resources-policies

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation, including a criminal background check demonstrating eligibility for employment with Clayton State University, as determined by Clayton State University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in application materials, and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. The candidate must disclose potential, actual, or apparent conflicts of interest in compliance.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, statutes, rules, and regulations of this institution and the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Clayton State University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity and affirmative action institution. It is the policy of the University to recruit, hire, train, promote, and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503 and 504, AREA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50). Clayton State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution. For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy, please contact the Clayton State University Office of Human Resources at (678) 466-4230. For individuals requiring disability-related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact the Disability Resource Center at (678) 466-5445.

Clery Disclosure

This position may be considered a Campus Security Authority, CSA. A Campus Security Authority is a Clery-specific term that encompasses certain departments, groups, and individual employees who have a duty to report crimes they become aware of, as defined by the Clery Act.