Assistant Professor of Mathematics

Atlanta, GA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Details

Oglethorpe University - Atlanta GA

Full-Time Faculty

Doctoral

Negligible

Education

Description

Oglethorpe University seeks applications for two tenure-track faculty positions in Mathematics to begin August 2026: one in the area of Probability or Statistics and the other open to any Mathematical specialty. This position is for its Assistant Professor of Mathematics (tenure-track) position with no required specialty.

About Mathematics and Computer Science at Oglethorpe University:

The successful candidates will join five faculty as a contributing member of the Mathematics faculty. We strive to provide a collegial egalitarian supportive and healthy work environment. As such our new faculty partners can expect that your Mathematics colleagues will happily provide mentorship and support (e.g. course materials guidance on performance reviews etc.) in the transition to a new work environment. Additionally our new faculty will have full voices into programmatic decision-making concerning Mathematics such as curriculum development promotion of our disciplines across campus development of new tracks and related majors and program assessment.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications are a Ph.D. or equivalent in Mathematics Mathematics Education or a closely-related field. Candidates with experience or qualifications in Computer Science or Actuarial Science are especially encouraged but all specializations are welcome.

Candidates should be comfortable teaching across the spectrum of foundational intermediate and advanced undergraduate mathematics addition to the lower-division and upper-division courses that support the Mathematics programs at Oglethorpe faculty members teach in the Core program through the regular offering of Mathematics and Human Nature a required course for all undergraduates. The ability to teach courses in computer or actuarial science is especially welcomed.

About Oglethorpe University

Founded in 1835 Oglethorpe University is a liberal arts college that unites a close-knit campus community with the big city culture and opportunities of Atlanta Georgia. Today the university enrolls over 1400 students representing 33 states and 31 countries and offers students Atlantas premiere undergraduate learning experience. Students at Oglethorpe benefit from small classes and close connections to our outstanding faculty.

Oglethorpe University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive excellence. Oglethorpe prohibits discrimination against all applicants and employees based on race; age; color; religion; national origin or ancestry; sex; sexual orientation; gender; gender identity or gender expression; marital status; pregnancy; childbirth or related medical conditions; disability; genetic information; citizenship status; veteran status; or any other category protected by federal state or local law.

Application Instructions:

A complete application includes the following:

- 23-page Letter of Interest specific to Oglethorpe University
  - The letter should addressthepedagogicaland researchfocus (both with and without students) of the position and demonstrate how your teaching and mentoring practices align with Oglethorpes commitment to an inclusive learning environment.

- Curriculum Vitae
- Teaching Portfolio that includes
  - 12-page Statement of Teaching Philosophy
  - Specific class activities and/or assignments that reflect that philosophy
  - Evidence of teaching effectiveness (evals etc.)
  - Other relevant items (optional)
- 12-page Research Statement
- At least two references we may contact for a Letter of Support
  - At least one reference should be able to address the applicants teaching.
- Unofficial transcripts
- Other relevant items (optional)

Applications submitted by December 1st will receive full consideration. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. Please direct inquiries to Dr. Brian Patterson Associate Professor of Computer Science and Search Chair ().

Job Details Oglethorpe University - Atlanta GA Full-Time Faculty Doctoral Negligible EducationDescription Oglethorpe University seeks applications for two tenure-track faculty positions in Mathematics to begin August 2026: one in the area of Probability or Statistics and the other open to any Mathem...