Tennessee Tech University - College of Business
Assistant Professor
Tennessee Tech University - College of Business, Cookeville, Tennessee, us, 38502
Position Information
Position Number 107180. Working Title: Assistant Professor. Job Title: Assistant Professor. Job Type: Full-Time. Department: Mathematics.
The Department of Mathematics is seeking applicants to fill one tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Mathematics beginning August 1, 2026.
Tennessee Technological University, located in Cookeville, Tennessee, is a comprehensive public university serving approximately 11,000 students. Ranked as one of “America’s Top Colleges” by Forbes, Tennessee Tech is currently classified as a Carnegie R2 research university and its research enterprise is rapidly progressing. The university offers a strong balance of high-quality STEM programs, professional studies, and the arts. With a student-to-faculty ratio of 16.5:1, Tennessee Tech provides a close-knit academic community while supporting nationally recognized research and outreach initiatives. The Department of Mathematics has 25 faculty specializing in areas from number theory to artificial intelligence. The Department offers both bachelor’s and master’s programs, with undergraduate concentrations in actuarial science, applied mathematics, pure mathematics, statistics and data science, and math for secondary education. For more information, see http://www.tntech.edu/cas/math/.
Tennessee Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Essential Functions
Ability to teach, develop, and implement courses related to one’s curricular area and serve the overall teaching needs of the department.
Ability to teach a variety of mathematics courses including introductory statistics and mathematics courses for elementary education majors.
Maintain an active research agenda in Statistics or related fields.
Be willing and able to lead graduate student research projects.
Demonstrate the willingness and ability to work effectively with colleagues to support the mission of the Mathematics Department and the greater campus community.
Minimum Qualifications
Ph.D. in Mathematics or Statistics from an accredited institution.
Strong mathematics background.
Research interest in Statistics or related field.
Preferred Qualifications
Evidence of high-quality research.
Evidence of high-quality teaching.
Compensation And Benefits Salary: commensurate with education and experience. This is a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track appointment to begin August 1, 2026.
Benefits Information: Benefits include the accumulation of one (1) sick leave day per month and thirteen (13) University holidays. Other benefits include medical and life insurance (shared cost with the university), retirement, optional 401k, and educational benefits. Deferred income and benefits over 12 months.
Posting Details Posting Date 11/07/2025. Screening Date 01/15/2026. Open Until Filled: Yes. Special Instructions to Applicants.
The application process is maintained online at https://jobs.tntech.edu. Applicants will be required to electronically upload a cover letter, CV, copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts (official transcripts for all degrees conferred required upon hire), and names and email addresses for three professional references who will be asked to provide letters of recommendation at time of application. At least one letter of recommendation should address the applicant’s teaching skills. Additionally, applicants are required to submit a statement describing their teaching experience and philosophy as well as a statement of research. Submission of materials is the applicant’s responsibility. Applications without all required materials are incomplete and will not be considered. Questions can be directed to: Dr David Smith, Department of Mathematics, office: (931) 372-3568, email: ddsmith@tntech.edu.
Applicant Documents Required Documents
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae
Teaching Philosophy
Transcripts
List of References
Statement of Research
Optional Documents
Transcripts 2
Other Documents
Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Do you have a Ph.D. in Mathematics or Statistics from an accredited institution?
Yes
No
* How did you hear about this job opportunity? (Open Ended Question)
#J-18808-Ljbffr
The Department of Mathematics is seeking applicants to fill one tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Mathematics beginning August 1, 2026.
Tennessee Technological University, located in Cookeville, Tennessee, is a comprehensive public university serving approximately 11,000 students. Ranked as one of “America’s Top Colleges” by Forbes, Tennessee Tech is currently classified as a Carnegie R2 research university and its research enterprise is rapidly progressing. The university offers a strong balance of high-quality STEM programs, professional studies, and the arts. With a student-to-faculty ratio of 16.5:1, Tennessee Tech provides a close-knit academic community while supporting nationally recognized research and outreach initiatives. The Department of Mathematics has 25 faculty specializing in areas from number theory to artificial intelligence. The Department offers both bachelor’s and master’s programs, with undergraduate concentrations in actuarial science, applied mathematics, pure mathematics, statistics and data science, and math for secondary education. For more information, see http://www.tntech.edu/cas/math/.
Tennessee Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Essential Functions
Ability to teach, develop, and implement courses related to one’s curricular area and serve the overall teaching needs of the department.
Ability to teach a variety of mathematics courses including introductory statistics and mathematics courses for elementary education majors.
Maintain an active research agenda in Statistics or related fields.
Be willing and able to lead graduate student research projects.
Demonstrate the willingness and ability to work effectively with colleagues to support the mission of the Mathematics Department and the greater campus community.
Minimum Qualifications
Ph.D. in Mathematics or Statistics from an accredited institution.
Strong mathematics background.
Research interest in Statistics or related field.
Preferred Qualifications
Evidence of high-quality research.
Evidence of high-quality teaching.
Compensation And Benefits Salary: commensurate with education and experience. This is a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track appointment to begin August 1, 2026.
Benefits Information: Benefits include the accumulation of one (1) sick leave day per month and thirteen (13) University holidays. Other benefits include medical and life insurance (shared cost with the university), retirement, optional 401k, and educational benefits. Deferred income and benefits over 12 months.
Posting Details Posting Date 11/07/2025. Screening Date 01/15/2026. Open Until Filled: Yes. Special Instructions to Applicants.
The application process is maintained online at https://jobs.tntech.edu. Applicants will be required to electronically upload a cover letter, CV, copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts (official transcripts for all degrees conferred required upon hire), and names and email addresses for three professional references who will be asked to provide letters of recommendation at time of application. At least one letter of recommendation should address the applicant’s teaching skills. Additionally, applicants are required to submit a statement describing their teaching experience and philosophy as well as a statement of research. Submission of materials is the applicant’s responsibility. Applications without all required materials are incomplete and will not be considered. Questions can be directed to: Dr David Smith, Department of Mathematics, office: (931) 372-3568, email: ddsmith@tntech.edu.
Applicant Documents Required Documents
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae
Teaching Philosophy
Transcripts
List of References
Statement of Research
Optional Documents
Transcripts 2
Other Documents
Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Do you have a Ph.D. in Mathematics or Statistics from an accredited institution?
Yes
No
* How did you hear about this job opportunity? (Open Ended Question)
#J-18808-Ljbffr