ASSISTANT PROFESSOR - Mathematics and Statistics

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

This is a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track faculty position responsible for contributing significantly to Stephen F. Austin State University's undergraduate and/or graduate programs through teaching, scholarship/creative accomplishment, and service. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Reports to the chair.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Performs an equivalent of twenty-four teaching load credits (TLC) for the combined fall and spring semesters; reduction of teaching load through reassignment of duties is possible under certain circumstances.
2. Engages in research/scholarly/creative and service activities at levels that are appropriate to faculty rank and departmental tenure/merit criteria.
3. Provides services to the university and the profession.
4. Participates in promotion review of lower-ranked faculty members within the department.
5. When tenured, participates in tenure review of candidates for tenure.
6. May conduct supplemental instructional activities such as independent studies, internships, advising, and thesis/dissertation supervision.

NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. May receive course load reassignment when assigned administrative duties in support of the department/college/university.
2. May receive course load reassignment when assigned to prepare course material during the first semester/year when included as part of initial contract.
3. May receive course load reassignment when approved to conduct research/scholarly/creative accomplishment and service which exceed normal expectations.
4. May supervise the work of student and/or graduate assistants.
5. May serve on departmental, college, and university committees.
6. Performs other related duties as assigned.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

1. Extensive knowledge in the field in which the individual will be teaching.
2. Ability to effectively teach undergraduate and/or graduate students.
3. Ability and commitment to conduct research and/or scholarly/creative accomplishments and service.
4. Ability to work within a collaborative faculty environment.
5. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
6. Ability to work effectively and patiently with students.

EDUCATION:

Terminal degree in the field in which the individual will be teaching is required. ABD candidates may be considered if Ph.D. is earned prior to start date.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

The rank of Assistant Professor is held by an individual who demonstrates the capability to produce research/scholarly/creative accomplishments, teach effectively, and provide service to the academic and general communities.

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS:

Stephen F. Austin State University is the newest member of the University of Texas System and is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, scholarship, creative work, and service. The university has an annual enrollment of about 12,000 students and 800 full- and part-time faculty members (www.sfasu.edu). SFA is located in Nacogdoches, Texas (www.visitnacogdoches.org), a community of about 32,000 and is approximately 130 miles north of Houston and 150 miles southeast of Dallas.

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics offers an undergraduate major in mathematics, minors in mathematics and applied statistics, and concentrations in data science, actuarial studies, and JacksTeach (SFA's STEM teacher preparation program). At the graduate level, our department offers a master's degree in mathematical sciences with concentrations in mathematics and statistics.

SFA's Department of Mathematics and Statistics anticipates a tenure-track assistant professor position beginning in Fall 2025. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in mathematics, applied mathematics, statistics, or data science; and have a strong commitment to quality teaching, research, and academic service. The successful applicant must hold the equivalent of an M.S. in mathematics or statistics.

Responsibilities include teaching a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses in mathematics or statistics, consistent with the needs of the department, participating in curriculum development, advising students, performing research in an area of interest to the field, and providing service to the department, college, the university, and the profession. This position requires the successful applicant to teach face-to-face classes. This is not a remote position.