Job description

Established in 1922, Midwestern State University is a public university in Wichita Falls, Texas, located halfway between Oklahoma City and the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. The university has an average enrollment of 5,800 students, with approximately 20% enrolled in graduate programs. Rooted in a values-based culture, Midwestern State University aims to empower students and our community through a commitment to academic excellence, personal growth, and a culture of lifelong learning, inquiry, and innovation. The university is strongly committed to serving first-generation students and those receiving financial assistance.

The McCoy College of Science, Mathematics and Engineering currently has 52 full-time faculty members in 6 academic departments/schools. The College serves more than 700 students in STEM majors and provides graduate programs in Biology, Computer Science, and Geosciences. The Department of Mathematics consists of fifteen faculty members and offers a BS and BA in mathematics along with courses supporting all university programs. The department takes a collaborative approach to teaching and research, with partnerships throughout the university.

The Department of Mathematics at Midwestern State University invites applications for a full-time 9-month tenure-track Assistant Professor to begin Fall 2026. As a faculty member in the Department of Mathematics you will be expected to:

1. Teach 12 credit hours (generally four courses) per semester (fall and spring) of developmental, introductory, or advanced undergraduate mathematics, primarily face-to-face at MSU’s campus in Wichita Falls, TX.

2. Pursue an active research agenda in mathematics or a closely related field

3. Participate in departmental, college, and university service and administration

Applicants in all fields of mathematics will be considered, but particular attention will be given to applicants in statistics, data science, computational and applied mathematics. The position requires a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, including incorporation of evidence-based teaching strategies, a collaborative approach to teaching a course design, and a commitment to continuing development.

Required Qualifications include:

1. Ph.D. in Mathematics or a closely related field, such as statistics or applied mathematics (ABD is acceptable at time of selection, but completion date must be no later than August 1, 2026.)

2. Demonstrated excellence in teaching undergraduate courses. Teaching as a graduate student is applicable as long as it includes primary responsibility for a course.

3. Active research agenda in mathematics or a closely related field

4. Strong communication skills

5. Ability to maintain positive interpersonal relationships

Preferred Qualifications include:

1. Successful student mentoring and/or community engagement

2. A record of peer-reviewed mathematics research

How to apply

For consideration, please submit the following materials:

1. Application letter

2. CV

3. Statement of Teaching Philosophy

4. Research statement describing current and future work

5. Names and contact information of three professional references

Applications may be submitted via the link below:

Application: MSU Assistant Professor of Mathematics

This position is designated as security sensitive and requires the finalist to complete a criminal background check. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Questions about this position should be directed to Dr. Michelle Knox, Search Committee Chair at [email protected].

The deadline to submit applications is 2/16/2025.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.