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Job ID: 290975
Location: Statesboro, Georgia
Full/Part Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
About Us
Join Our Team at Georgia Southern!
Georgia Southern is a dynamic university with three vibrant campuses in Hinesville, Savannah and Statesboro serving the communities in Southeast Georgia. As a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution, our world-class scholars instruct about 26,000 students in associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral level degree programs. Whether you are seeking the charm of a small town, the traditions of a historical/urban destination near the beach or supporting our military service members and their families, Georgia Southern offers its faculty and staff the best of all worlds!
Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. We are steeped in tradition and devoted to academic distinction in teaching, scholarship and service. In 2018 Forbes Magazine listed Georgia Southern, along with 10 other Georgia companies or institutions, as one of America's Best Midsize Employers. Georgia Southern University is passionate about serving our region while preparing our students to be lifelong scholars, leaders, and responsible stewards of their communities and the world.
To learn more about Georgia Southern's Vision, Mission and Values please click here: https://president.georgiasouthern.edu/performance-excellence/mission-values/
Location
With more than 26,000 students and 141 degree programs, Georgia Southern University is the largest comprehensive university south of Atlanta. Our hands-on, practical approach to learning, and faculty dedicated to teaching, ensure you are prepared for your career and life after graduation.
Statesboro Campus
1332 Southern Drive
Statesboro, GA 30458
Department Information
Within this setting, the new faculty hire will play a vital role in advancing the Department of Mathematical Sciences' research profile and interdisciplinary collaborations, including the Ph.D. programs in Environmental Science, Material Science, and the proposed Biomedical Science program. The hire will engage in Department Colloquia, Consulting Groups, and the proposed Center for Statistical and Data Sciences, while contributing to student success in both mathematics and statistics.
The Department is actively modernizing its curriculum to prepare students for career-oriented and interdisciplinary fields. Georgia Southern University provides access to advanced computational resources, including the Talon High Performance Computing (HPC) Research Cluster, which supports data processing, high-dimensional analysis, machine learning, and related applications.
Job Summary
Reporting to the department chair, the Assistant Professor position requires excellence in teaching with classroom instructional load as assigned by the Department Chair; research to be published in academic journals; regular applications for external funding; and service to the department, college, and university at a level consistent with workload. The position is a tenure-track academic year (10 month) appointment.
Required Qualifications
C
This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.
Required Documents To Attach
A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above (1-2 pages); research statement (5 pages max); teaching statement (2 pages max); a curriculum vitae; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 professional references. Other documentation may be requested.
Abilities
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position
KNOWLEDGE
Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success
Skills
Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills
Apply Before Date
Screening of applications begins November 17, 2025 and continues until the position is filled. Preferred start date is August 1, 2026.
We are not accepting applications for this job through MathJobs.Org
Contact Information
Scott Kersey
Professor of Mathematics
skersey@georgiasouthern.edu
Georgia Southern University
Mathematical Sciences
65 Georgia Ave
PO BOX 8093
Statesboro, GA 30460
http://cosm.georgiasouthern.edu/math/
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 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 on-line 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 on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Conditions of Employment
All work (with limited exceptions such as research and study abroad outside activities such as grading and email correspondence) for Georgia Southern University must be completed while the employee is physically present in the state of Georgia, unless specifically authorized by the university for a specific purpose and limited period of time within current policy.
Faculty are expected to contribute to the vibrant university community by engaging students, participating in events, and performing other responsibilities on-campus.
Faculty may be required to teach, conduct research, or perform service duties on any of the three campuses. Georgia Southern provides accessible transportation options between campuses.
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern University, as determined by Georgia Southern University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.
Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to 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.
Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community.
Equal Employment Opportunity
More information about the institution is available through http://www.georgiasouthern.edu or http://cosm.georgiasouthern.edu/math/. The names of applicants and nominees, vitae, and other non-evaluative information may be subject to public inspection under the Georgia Open Records Act.
Other Information
This is not a supervisory position.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
Background Check
Standard Education
To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=39000&JobOpeningId=290975&PostingSeq=1
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Location: Statesboro, Georgia
Full/Part Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
About Us
Join Our Team at Georgia Southern!
Georgia Southern is a dynamic university with three vibrant campuses in Hinesville, Savannah and Statesboro serving the communities in Southeast Georgia. As a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution, our world-class scholars instruct about 26,000 students in associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral level degree programs. Whether you are seeking the charm of a small town, the traditions of a historical/urban destination near the beach or supporting our military service members and their families, Georgia Southern offers its faculty and staff the best of all worlds!
Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. We are steeped in tradition and devoted to academic distinction in teaching, scholarship and service. In 2018 Forbes Magazine listed Georgia Southern, along with 10 other Georgia companies or institutions, as one of America's Best Midsize Employers. Georgia Southern University is passionate about serving our region while preparing our students to be lifelong scholars, leaders, and responsible stewards of their communities and the world.
To learn more about Georgia Southern's Vision, Mission and Values please click here: https://president.georgiasouthern.edu/performance-excellence/mission-values/
Location
With more than 26,000 students and 141 degree programs, Georgia Southern University is the largest comprehensive university south of Atlanta. Our hands-on, practical approach to learning, and faculty dedicated to teaching, ensure you are prepared for your career and life after graduation.
Statesboro Campus
1332 Southern Drive
Statesboro, GA 30458
Department Information
Within this setting, the new faculty hire will play a vital role in advancing the Department of Mathematical Sciences' research profile and interdisciplinary collaborations, including the Ph.D. programs in Environmental Science, Material Science, and the proposed Biomedical Science program. The hire will engage in Department Colloquia, Consulting Groups, and the proposed Center for Statistical and Data Sciences, while contributing to student success in both mathematics and statistics.
The Department is actively modernizing its curriculum to prepare students for career-oriented and interdisciplinary fields. Georgia Southern University provides access to advanced computational resources, including the Talon High Performance Computing (HPC) Research Cluster, which supports data processing, high-dimensional analysis, machine learning, and related applications.
Job Summary
Reporting to the department chair, the Assistant Professor position requires excellence in teaching with classroom instructional load as assigned by the Department Chair; research to be published in academic journals; regular applications for external funding; and service to the department, college, and university at a level consistent with workload. The position is a tenure-track academic year (10 month) appointment.
Required Qualifications
- Earned Ph.D. in Mathematics, Statistics, or a closely related field with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Applied Mathematics, Computational Mathematics, or Statistics, by August 1, 2026.
- Willingness to engage with institutional student success initiatives.
- Commitment to engaging with best practice initiatives in instruction and pedagogy, mentoring, and curriculum design and development.
- Demonstrated commitment to advancing a strong and growing research and scholarship agenda and the production of research/creative activities as appropriate to the discipline.
- Expertise in Applied Mathematics, Computational Mathematics, or Statistics
- Postdoctoral experience at an accredited university or research institution
- Evidence of potential for sustained research productivity through publications in quality journals and external grants or external contracts
- Demonstrated experience applying mathematics and statistics to interdisciplinary areas such as data science, environmental science, biomedical science, or material science
C
This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.
Required Documents To Attach
A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above (1-2 pages); research statement (5 pages max); teaching statement (2 pages max); a curriculum vitae; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 professional references. Other documentation may be requested.
Abilities
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position
KNOWLEDGE
Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success
Skills
Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills
Apply Before Date
Screening of applications begins November 17, 2025 and continues until the position is filled. Preferred start date is August 1, 2026.
We are not accepting applications for this job through MathJobs.Org
Contact Information
Scott Kersey
Professor of Mathematics
skersey@georgiasouthern.edu
Georgia Southern University
Mathematical Sciences
65 Georgia Ave
PO BOX 8093
Statesboro, GA 30460
http://cosm.georgiasouthern.edu/math/
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 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 on-line 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 on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Conditions of Employment
All work (with limited exceptions such as research and study abroad outside activities such as grading and email correspondence) for Georgia Southern University must be completed while the employee is physically present in the state of Georgia, unless specifically authorized by the university for a specific purpose and limited period of time within current policy.
Faculty are expected to contribute to the vibrant university community by engaging students, participating in events, and performing other responsibilities on-campus.
Faculty may be required to teach, conduct research, or perform service duties on any of the three campuses. Georgia Southern provides accessible transportation options between campuses.
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern University, as determined by Georgia Southern University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.
Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to 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.
Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community.
Equal Employment Opportunity
More information about the institution is available through http://www.georgiasouthern.edu or http://cosm.georgiasouthern.edu/math/. The names of applicants and nominees, vitae, and other non-evaluative information may be subject to public inspection under the Georgia Open Records Act.
Other Information
This is not a supervisory position.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
Background Check
Standard Education
To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=39000&JobOpeningId=290975&PostingSeq=1
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