Assistant Professor, Mathematics Full time, Tenure Track

Fitchburg State University, located in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, is a public institution dedicated to integrating high-quality professional programs with strong liberal arts and sciences studies. Founded in 1894, the university now has more than 30 undergraduate programs and 22 master's degree programs, and 7,000 full and part-time students. We invite you to learn more about us and how we can help you achieve your educational goals.

Institutional Diversity and Social Justice

Fitchburg State University embraces a commitment to diversity, inclusion, belonging and social justice. We encourage individuals from historically underrepresented groups to apply and also those who can contribute to diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity in higher education through their teaching, research and mentorship. 

General Statement of Duties:   Full-time tenure-track assistant professor position in Mathematics. Teach undergraduate mathematics courses, participate in departmental and college-wide activities, advise undergraduate students, and engage in scholarly activities. An earned doctorate in a mathematical discipline by August 2025 is required. All areas of specialization will be considered. Preference will be given to those who show evidence of excellence in teaching and ability to teach courses in the Applied Mathematics Concentration.

Fitchburg State University is a regional comprehensive state university serving north central Massachusetts. The Mathematics Department teaches students across campus as well as students in the Mathematics major, including concentrations in Applied Mathematics and Middle/Secondary Education, and the Mathematics and Data Analytics minors. Departmental faculty are dedicated to excellent teaching of all students and research across a variety of areas. Scholarly and creative pursuits as well as other professional development are supported with annual continuing scholarship and travel funds.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Teach a standard workload of 12 credit hours (3-4 courses) per semester, including both introductory and mathematics major courses.
2. Prepare for the assigned course and/or laboratory instruction.
3. Provide student assistance including office hours and academic advising.
4. Participate in curriculum review and development and student outcomes assessment.
5. Participate in committee meetings and university functions, including commencement and convocation.
6. Participate in continuing scholarship and professional activities, which include contribution to the content of the discipline, participation in or contribution to professional organizations and societies, public service and contributions to the professional growth and development of the university community.

Qualifications:

1. Ph.D. in Mathematics or a related field by June 30, 2025.
2. Demonstrated evidence of teaching experience in college level mathematics.
3. Commitment to excellence in teaching.
4. Ability to integrate appropriate technology and software in teaching.
5. Evidence or potential of scholarly/creative activity, including the ability to perform research that will engage undergraduate students.
6. Ability to work effectively with a diverse student body.
7. Ability to work in an environment of shared responsibility and clear effective communication within and amongst departments
8. Ability to work in an environment of shared responsibility and clear effective communication within and amongst departments
9. Ability to perform all duties with or without reasonable accommodations.

Full-time, Tenure Track, 9 month benefited position, beginning September 1, 2025

Salary Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience and the MSCA Bargaining Agreement.  There are opportunities to teach summer, winter term, online, and undergraduate and graduate courses.

Application Instructions:

Please apply online at http://jobs.fitchburgstate.edu.  Submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, statement of research, unofficial graduate transcripts, and a list of three references, including one who can address teaching.

The successful candidate must be able to satisfactorily pass a check conducted by the Criminal History Systems Board/Sexual Offender Registry Information (CORI/SORI) as well as a completed background check satisfactory to the university.

Fitchburg State University is committed to diversifying its workforce. We strongly encourage women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.