What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor of Mathematical Sciences position at Appalachian State University?
Request to Recruit
| Position Title | Assistant Professor of Mathematical Sciences |
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| Tenure Status | Tenure Track |
| Provide Rank | Assistant Professor |
| Position Number | 65641 |
| VISA Sponsorship? | VISA sponsorship is available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S. |
| Department | Mathematical Sciences - 250500 |
| Working Location (City, State) | Boone, North Carolina |
Position Summary Information
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| Areas of Interest and Preferred Qualifications (No Minimum Level Required) |
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| License/Certification Required | |
| Description of the Department or Unit | The Department of Mathematical Sciences consists of 31 tenured or tenure track faculty as well as more than 30 full- and part-time non-tenure track faculty. The department offers undergraduate degrees in actuarial science and mathematics with concentrations in statistics, secondary education, business, life sciences, physical sciences, and computation. The department also offers an M.A. with concentrations in either secondary education or college teaching. The department currently has about 250 undergraduate majors and 15 graduate students. Appalachian State University is a member institution of the sixteen-campus University of North Carolina. Located in Boone, North Carolina, the university has approximately 21,000 students, primarily in bachelor's and master's programs in both liberal arts and applied fields. Appalachian has both a traditional residential campus and a variety of distance education programs. Additional information about the Department of Mathematical Sciences, the university, and the surrounding area is located at: www.mathsci.appstate.edu. |
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| Type of Position | Full Time Position |
| Appointment Type | 1.0 |
| Number Of Months Per Year | 9 |
| Physical Demands of Position | To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions |
Posting Details Information
| Proposed Date of Hire | 08/01/2027 |
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| Suggested Salary Range | Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. |
| ABD Consideration: | ABD with reduction in rank and salary (see desc. below) |
| ABD Description |
ABD with reduction in rank and salary: ABD will be considered for this position. Evidence of successful defense of the dissertation must be received by July 31 for a fall hire or November 30 for a spring hire. If confirmation of defense is not provided by the deadline, the candidate will receive a new one-year fixed-term contract and be hired at the rank of Instructor. The candidate's salary will also be reduced to a lower rate commensurate with other full-time instructors in the same department. However, if degree verification is provided before the end of the one-year fixed-term contract, the candidate will be returned to the rank of assistant professor with commensurate compensation beginning July 1 of the following academic year. No ABD consideration: Only candidates with an earned doctorate or terminal degree from an accredited institution will be considered for the position. Since ABD will not meet the minimum requirements, ABD will not be considered. |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | (1) cover letter addressing the applicant's qualifications (2) current curriculum vitae (3) statement of teaching philosophy (4) statement of scholarship plans (5) graduate transcripts (6) contact information for three professional references |
| UNC System Code (Section 610(2)) Special Faculty Hires | The continued employment of a special faculty member during the term appointment may be made expressly contingent on items such as the continued availability of funding from any source, on enrollment levels, or any other contingency established by the institution. |
| Posting Date | 10/23/2026 |
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| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Evaluation of Applications Begins | 01/08/2027 |
| Search Chair Name | Rene Salinas |
| Search Chair Email | salinasra@appstate.edu |
| Quick Link | https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/56716 |
| Posting Number | FA00618P |
Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.