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Department: Math and Natural Science
Reports To: Dean of Faculty
FLSA: Exempt
Marian University is a Catholic applied liberal arts community that values diverse spiritual traditions. Sponsored by the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Agnes, Marian University engages students in the education of the whole person. We embrace justice and compassion to transform lives for professional service and leadership in the global community.
Marian University invites applicants for the position of Assistant Professor and Program Director in Mathematics, starting August 2027. Successful candidates will have a strong commitment to undergraduate education, student engagement and research, as well as service to the college and community. Marian University is an institution that values innovative teaching, advising and mentoring.
Teaching responsibilities include 12 credits each semester. Candidates should exhibit skill and enthusiasm in teaching undergraduates.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Teach courses in undergraduate mathematics. Courses are mostly delivered in a face-to-face, in-person format on our Fond du Lac, WI Campus.
- Ability to teach a majority of the following courses: basic algebra, math for elementary teachers, business math, college algebra, trigonometry, calculus (I, II, III), statistics, linear algebra, differential calculus, real analysis, topology, college geometry, abstract mathematics, abstract algebra, and various electives. Experience with instruction in mathematics education (K-12) is a plus but not required.
- Maintain appropriate academic status updates, attendance, assessments, and records on students.
- Strictly honor the privacy, security, and confidentiality of student records and other sensitive information according to state, federal, and college regulations, policies and procedures.
- Timely communication with students
- Participation in Department and University professional development, program development, and collaborative meetings.
- Submission of assessment of student learning data.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master's in Mathematics
Preferred qualifications include:
- Master’s with an emphasis in math education.
- At least 3 years of teaching experience.
- Ph.D. in mathematics.
- Experience in learning management system platforms.
Salary Range: $50,000 - $57,000
Along with your application, please submit a letter of interest, a curriculum vita, a statement of teaching philosophy, unofficial copies of transcripts, and the names, email address and telephone numbers of three references.
Review of files will begin immediately and continue until available positions are filled.
EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled
Transforming lives through academic excellence, innovation and leadership. Marian University is a community committed to learning, dedicated to service and social justice, and joined together by spiritual traditions.
Any offer of employment will be contingent upon the receipt of criminal background and reference check information; and the determination that the candidate remains eligible and suitable for employment.
Department: Math and Natural Science
Reports To: Dean of Faculty
FLSA: Exempt
Marian University is a Catholic applied liberal arts community that values diverse spiritual traditions. Sponsored by the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Agnes, Marian University engages students in the education of the whole person. We embrace justice and compassion to transform lives for professional service and leadership in the global community.
Marian University invites applicants for the position of Assistant Professor and Program Director in Mathematics, starting August 2027. Successful candidates will have a strong commitment to undergraduate education, student engagement and research, as well as service to the college and community. Marian University is an institution that values innovative teaching, advising and mentoring.
Teaching responsibilities include 12 credits each semester. Candidates should exhibit skill and enthusiasm in teaching undergraduates.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Teach courses in undergraduate mathematics. Courses are mostly delivered in a face-to-face, in-person format on our Fond du Lac, WI Campus.
- Ability to teach a majority of the following courses: basic algebra, math for elementary teachers, business math, college algebra, trigonometry, calculus (I, II, III), statistics, linear algebra, differential calculus, real analysis, topology, college geometry, abstract mathematics, abstract algebra, and various electives. Experience with instruction in mathematics education (K-12) is a plus but not required.
- Maintain appropriate academic status updates, attendance, assessments, and records on students.
- Strictly honor the privacy, security, and confidentiality of student records and other sensitive information according to state, federal, and college regulations, policies and procedures.
- Timely communication with students
- Participation in Department and University professional development, program development, and collaborative meetings.
- Submission of assessment of student learning data.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master's in Mathematics
Preferred qualifications include:
- Master’s with an emphasis in math education.
- At least 3 years of teaching experience.
- Ph.D. in mathematics.
- Experience in learning management system platforms.
Salary Range: $50,000 - $57,000
Along with your application, please submit a letter of interest, a curriculum vita, a statement of teaching philosophy, unofficial copies of transcripts, and the names, email address and telephone numbers of three references.
Review of files will begin immediately and continue until available positions are filled.
EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled
Transforming lives through academic excellence, innovation and leadership. Marian University is a community committed to learning, dedicated to service and social justice, and joined together by spiritual traditions.
Any offer of employment will be contingent upon the receipt of criminal background and reference check information; and the determination that the candidate remains eligible and suitable for employment.
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The qualifications that appear most often in assistant professor of mathematics jobs.
- Ph.D. in mathematics or a closely related field completed or expected by start date
- Demonstrated research agenda with peer-reviewed publications or a strong manuscript pipeline
- Experience teaching undergraduate mathematics courses as instructor of record
- Commitment to mentoring graduate or undergraduate research students
- Evidence of ability to secure or potential to secure external research funding
- Strong written and oral communication skills for teaching and scholarly presentations
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Hiring committees read dozens of research statements, so yours must name specific problems you're solving, not just your subfield. If your work sits at the intersection of two areas, say topology and data analysis, make that crossover explicit and explain why it matters.
List teaching experience by course level
Don't just write 'taught calculus.' Break your teaching history into lower-division, upper-division, and graduate courses. Search committees for teaching-heavy institutions weight this granularity heavily when comparing candidates with similar research profiles.
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Your job talk will be attended by specialists and non-specialists alike. Open with a problem statement any mathematician can follow, go deep for the first twenty minutes, then pull back to future directions. Committees notice when candidates lose the room early.
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Once you receive an offer, ask about startup funding for graduate student support, conference travel, and computing resources before discussing salary. These are often more negotiable than base pay and directly affect your early research output and tenure case.
Assistant Professor of Mathematics Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most assistant professor of mathematicss?
The most active employers for assistant professor of mathematicss right now are Alamo Colleges District, City University of New York, and Virginia Community College System, and the most openings are in Texas, New York, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Openings are distributed across research universities, regional comprehensive institutions, and community colleges.
How many assistant professor of mathematics jobs are remote?
About 21% of assistant professor of mathematics openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with most remote-eligible roles concentrated in online program delivery, coordinating large multi-section courses, and certain applied or computational mathematics positions at institutions with established distance learning infrastructure.
How do you become an assistant professor of mathematics?
You need a completed Ph.D. in mathematics or a closely related field, a focused research agenda with published or in-progress peer-reviewed work, and documented teaching experience as instructor of record. During your doctoral program, present at conferences, build a dissertation committee with strong external networks, and complete at least one postdoctoral appointment or visiting position to strengthen your candidacy before applying to tenure-track roles.
How do you get hired as an assistant professor of mathematics with little experience?
Focus on visiting assistant professor positions, postdoctoral fellowships, and lecturer roles that build your teaching record and give you protected time to publish. Apply to institutions whose teaching load and research expectations match your current output rather than aiming only at research-intensive universities. A strong dissertation chapter submitted to a reputable journal before you go on the market carries more weight than years of experience at this stage.
What does the assistant professor of mathematics interview process look like?
The process typically moves from an initial screening call with a subset of the search committee, to a campus visit lasting one to two days. During the campus visit you deliver a research talk open to the full department, teach a sample class to undergraduates, meet individually with faculty and graduate students, and interview with the department chair and sometimes a dean. References are checked before or immediately after the campus visit.
Where can I find and apply to assistant professor of mathematics jobs?
You can find and apply to assistant professor of mathematics jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your research area, teaching background, and institution type, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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