Furman University, Department of Mathematics

Position ID:

Furman-TTP_DDA [#28552]

Position Title:

Assistant/Associate/Professor of Mathematics (in support of Data and Decision Analytics)

Position Type:

Open Rank

Position Location:

Greenville, South Carolina 29613, United States of America

Subject Areas:

Statistics, Operations Research, Industrial and Systems Engineering preferred; Applied Mathematics and Mathematics may apply

Appl Deadline:

2026/10/01 23:59:59 (posted 2026/06/26, listed until 2026/12/26)

Position Description:

The Department of Mathematics at Furman University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant, Associate, or Professor level, beginning August 1, 2027. The successful candidate will primarily support the department's new data and decision analytics major, which emphasizes coursework and scholarship in statistics, operations research, probability, modeling, and simulation. Our department is particularly interested in candidates holding a Ph.D. in statistics, operations research, or industrial and systems engineering. Candidates with a Ph.D. in mathematics or applied mathematics are also welcome to apply. This position requires a demonstrated potential for superior teaching, the development of a strong program of scholarly and professional activity, effective institutional service, and an interest in mentoring undergraduate students both formally and informally. All applicants should demonstrate evidence of teaching and scholarship aligned with our data and decision analytics major. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in a relevant field by August 1, 2027.

The Department of Mathematics at Furman University offers majors in applied mathematics, mathematics, mathematics-economics, and data and decision analytics. In addition, the department supports the university's data analytics minor. Faculty members teach a 3-2 course load, and members of the mathematics department have opportunities to participate in an internally funded summer research program with undergraduate students, develop on-campus and study-away MayX courses, and interact with internationally renowned mathematicians through our Clanton Lecture Series.

Furman University is a selective private liberal arts and sciences college committed to helping students develop intellectually, personally, and interpersonally, and to providing the practical skills necessary to succeed in a rapidly changing world. Furman professors are exceptional teacher‐scholars who mentor undergraduate students within a campus community that values and encourages diverse ideas and perspectives. Our strategic vision, The Furman Advantage, promises students an individualized four‐year pathway facilitated by a team of mentors and infused with a rich and varied set of high‐impact experiences outside the classroom, including undergraduate research, study away, internships, community‐focused learning, and opportunities to engage across disciplines.

Furman University fosters a vibrant and inclusive community through excellence in teaching, mentorship, scholarship, and programming. We believe that cultural understanding, inclusiveness, and freedom of inquiry, thought, and discourse are essential components of a transformative undergraduate education.

We advance these ideals with a liberal arts and sciences curriculum built on a substantial general education program, featuring traditional and innovative elements, and a robust portfolio of disciplinary and interdisciplinary majors and minors. Additionally, we have established and continue to develop various initiatives, including historic projects, dialogue programs such as On Discourse and the Intergroup Dialogues Program, the Center for Interpersonal Connections, and four distinctive external-facing institutes. The successful candidate will have the ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds and contribute to Furman's commitment to expanding access and opportunity to Furman's rich learning culture.

Furman is located in Greenville, South Carolina, which is one of the fastest growing cities in the Southeast and is ranked among "America's Ten Best" by Forbes Magazine. The charming downtown features excellent restaurants, in‐town parks, shops, museums, galleries, music venues, and theaters. The city also has excellent public and private schools and a vibrant international community. A 20‐mile bike and running trail connects the university to Greenville and to Travelers Rest, which was named "one of America's coolest small towns." The surrounding area abounds in outdoor recreation and features some of the most beautiful lakes, rivers, and mountains in the country. Greenville is within easy reach of the Blue Ridge Mountains and Atlantic beaches. The newly renovated Greenville‐Spartanburg Airport, located just 25 minutes from downtown, runs daily flights to major cities and airline hubs. Greenville is 2 1/2 hours from Atlanta and only one hour from Asheville, North Carolina. It is an ideal place to live and work.

Candidates should submit their applications through mathjobs.org. Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy and experience, statement of research interests, unofficial copies of graduate and undergraduate transcripts, and three letters of recommendation.

In the cover letter, please describe your interest in supporting our department's new major in data and decision analytics, and explain how your teaching and scholarship connect to this area of study. Additionally, discuss how your professional aspirations connect to and will support our department's extra-curricular objectives, e.g., undergraduate research, study away, internships, community-focused learning, or opportunities to engage across disciplines. Lastly, please explain your interest in pursuing a career at a small liberal arts institution like Furman, rather than at a larger research-focused institution or in the private sector.

The statement of teaching philosophy should describe your inclusive teaching and mentoring practices, broadly construed, and articulate how those practices advance the mission of a liberal arts and sciences community dedicated to intellectual inquiry, diversity, and equity. You may also discuss any relevant professional development, service contributions, or other experiences that have refined your skills or demonstrate your efforts in these areas.

Direct questions to Department Chair Tom Lewis at tom.lewis@furman.edu. Review of applications will begin once the position is posted on mathjobs.org and will continue until the position is filled; however, to ensure full consideration, applications should be completed by October 1, 2026.

Furman University is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty.

Application Materials Required:

Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:

Cover letter
Curriculum Vitae
Research statement
Teaching statement
Unofficial Undergraduate and Graduate Transcipts
Three reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site )

And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:

https://www.furman.edu/academics/mathematics/

Department of Mathematics
Furman University
3300 Poinsett Highway
Greenville, SC 29613