Assistant Professor of Mathematics or Statistics
Montana State University
Position Details Position Information Announcement Number FAC - VA - 25034 For questions regarding this position, please contact: Katie Sutich
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katie.sutich@montana.edu Classification Title Working Title Assistant Professor of Mathematics or Statistics Brief Position Overview The Department of Mathematical Sciences at Montana State University (MSU) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Mathematics or Statistics, to begin August 2025. We seek candidates who are broadly trained in applied mathematics or in statistical methods, and who have a commitment to excellence in teaching. We seek colleagues with research interests in any area of applied mathematics or statistics, including computational and applied mathematics or statistics, biostatistics or mathematical biology, modeling and analysis of complex data and physical systems, mathematical optimization, machine learning, or statistical learning or data science. Faculty Tenure Track Yes Faculty Rank Assistant Professor Position Number 4A4209 Department Mathematical Sciences Division College of Letters & Science Appointment Type Faculty Contract Term Academic Year Semester If other, specify From date If other, specify End date Union Affiliation Exempt from Collective Bargaining FTE 1.0 Benefits Eligible Eligible Salary Salary commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications Contract Type MUS If other, please specify Recruitment Type Open Position Details General Statement Montana State University is a land-grant institution committed to achievement in research. The Department of Mathematical Sciences has a lively research culture, including M.S. and Ph.D. programs in Mathematics and Statistics, as well as an M.S. in Data Science. The faculty in the department comprises three disciplinary groups: Mathematics, Statistics, and Mathematics Education. The mathematics group includes both pure and applied mathematicians, with research areas ranging from mathematical biology, numerical PDEs, and optimization, to quantum topology, mathematical physics, complex analysis, and dynamical systems. The statistics group research areas include biostatistics, Bayesian methods, environmental and ecological statistics, multivariate statistics, spatial and spatiotemporal analysis, sports analytics, and statistics and data science education. We seek candidates who will complement and extend these research areas.
We seek individuals who work professionally and effectively with individuals of all backgrounds, possess effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and have the ability to contribute positively to the academic success of the students and the mission of Montana State University. Duties and Responsibilities Duties include research, teaching, and service. A commitment to excellence in teaching and an active research program are essential. Research responsibilities include conducting a research program that results in publication in high-quality venues and seeking external funding for research and projects. Instructional responsibilities include teaching lower division, upper division, and graduate courses in either mathematics or statistics, as well as advising undergraduate and graduate students and supervising lower division courses. Service includes department, college, and university committee work, participation in local and national professional organizations, and outreach to the State of Montana in alignment with the university’s Land Grant Mission. Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills Doctorate in Mathematics or Statistics or closely related field, upon start date. Evidence of research potential in mathematics or statistics with a research specialty in either computational or applied mathematics or in computational or applied statistics. Evidence of effectiveness in teaching, including the potential to advise graduate and undergraduate research. Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills Active research program in computational or applied mathematics or computational or applied statistics. Demonstrated ability to teach lower division, upper division, and graduate courses in mathematics or statistics. Demonstrated or potential ability to secure external funding. Demonstrated or potential ability to mentor students, particularly at the graduate level. Interest or experience in collaborating with researchers in other scientific disciplines. Demonstrated commitment to working with and engaging students from all backgrounds and colleagues within and outside the department. Demonstrated ability to establish independent research after receiving the doctorate. The Successful Candidate Will Will contribute to the department’s mission of providing outstanding teaching, research, and service to advance human flourishing. Will have the ability to collaborate productively with students and faculty at MSU. Will have strong oral and written communication skills and effective interpersonal skills. Position Special Requirements/Additional Information Ph.D. must be earned by August 14, 2025.
Required applicant materials: Cover Letter addressing each of the Required and Preferred Qualifications Curriculum Vitae Research / Scholarship Statement Teaching Statement (max 2 pages) List of Three (3) Professional References – note: this is automatically required on the application. The job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Physical Demands To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The Program The Department The Department of Mathematical Sciences is recognized as a leading department of Mathematics, Statistics, and Mathematics Education. Bachelors, masters, and doctoral graduates in all of these areas find successful careers in industry, government, and academia. Located in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, 80 miles north of Yellowstone National Park, we offer outstanding educational opportunities in an area of exquisitely beautiful scenery and outdoor recreation. Our department has a multifaceted role on campus and in Montana. We have the largest instructional component on campus, delivering about 10% of the total student credit hours. We offer a B.S. in Mathematics with options in mathematics, applied mathematics, mathematics teaching, and statistics; an M.S. in Mathematics with options in Mathematics and Mathematics Education; an M.S. in Data Science; an M.S. in Statistics; a Ph.D. in Mathematics and a Ph.D. in Mathematics with an emphasis in Mathematics Education; and a Ph.D. in Statistics. The mathematics education option for the M.S. in Mathematics is an online program. The College The College of Letters & Science (CLS), the largest center for learning, teaching and research at Montana State University, offers students an excellent liberal arts and sciences education in nearly 50 majors, 25 minors and over 25 graduate degrees within the four areas of the humanities, natural sciences, mathematical, and social sciences.
Building on the great strength of our traditional disciplines, the college provides exciting opportunities for faculty and students at the cutting edge of interdisciplinary inquiry. CLS is dedicated to supporting student success, discovering and disseminating new knowledge, and providing an atmosphere in which discovery and learning are integrated and valued. CLS is at the confluence of intellectual tradition, discovery, and innovation. Posting Detail Information Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date August 2025 Position End Date (if temporary) Open Date Close Date Applications will be: Applications received by November 11, 2024, will receive full consideration. Applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool is established or the position is filled.
Special Instructions EEO Statement Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.
In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile. FLSA Details FLSA Determination FLSA Status Applicant Documents Required Documents Cover Letter addressing each of the Required and Preferred Qualifications Curriculum Vitae Research / Scholarship Statement Teaching Statement (max 2 pages) Optional Documents Supplemental Questions
Business Operations Manager
406-994-3603
katie.sutich@montana.edu Classification Title Working Title Assistant Professor of Mathematics or Statistics Brief Position Overview The Department of Mathematical Sciences at Montana State University (MSU) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Mathematics or Statistics, to begin August 2025. We seek candidates who are broadly trained in applied mathematics or in statistical methods, and who have a commitment to excellence in teaching. We seek colleagues with research interests in any area of applied mathematics or statistics, including computational and applied mathematics or statistics, biostatistics or mathematical biology, modeling and analysis of complex data and physical systems, mathematical optimization, machine learning, or statistical learning or data science. Faculty Tenure Track Yes Faculty Rank Assistant Professor Position Number 4A4209 Department Mathematical Sciences Division College of Letters & Science Appointment Type Faculty Contract Term Academic Year Semester If other, specify From date If other, specify End date Union Affiliation Exempt from Collective Bargaining FTE 1.0 Benefits Eligible Eligible Salary Salary commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications Contract Type MUS If other, please specify Recruitment Type Open Position Details General Statement Montana State University is a land-grant institution committed to achievement in research. The Department of Mathematical Sciences has a lively research culture, including M.S. and Ph.D. programs in Mathematics and Statistics, as well as an M.S. in Data Science. The faculty in the department comprises three disciplinary groups: Mathematics, Statistics, and Mathematics Education. The mathematics group includes both pure and applied mathematicians, with research areas ranging from mathematical biology, numerical PDEs, and optimization, to quantum topology, mathematical physics, complex analysis, and dynamical systems. The statistics group research areas include biostatistics, Bayesian methods, environmental and ecological statistics, multivariate statistics, spatial and spatiotemporal analysis, sports analytics, and statistics and data science education. We seek candidates who will complement and extend these research areas.
We seek individuals who work professionally and effectively with individuals of all backgrounds, possess effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and have the ability to contribute positively to the academic success of the students and the mission of Montana State University. Duties and Responsibilities Duties include research, teaching, and service. A commitment to excellence in teaching and an active research program are essential. Research responsibilities include conducting a research program that results in publication in high-quality venues and seeking external funding for research and projects. Instructional responsibilities include teaching lower division, upper division, and graduate courses in either mathematics or statistics, as well as advising undergraduate and graduate students and supervising lower division courses. Service includes department, college, and university committee work, participation in local and national professional organizations, and outreach to the State of Montana in alignment with the university’s Land Grant Mission. Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills Doctorate in Mathematics or Statistics or closely related field, upon start date. Evidence of research potential in mathematics or statistics with a research specialty in either computational or applied mathematics or in computational or applied statistics. Evidence of effectiveness in teaching, including the potential to advise graduate and undergraduate research. Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills Active research program in computational or applied mathematics or computational or applied statistics. Demonstrated ability to teach lower division, upper division, and graduate courses in mathematics or statistics. Demonstrated or potential ability to secure external funding. Demonstrated or potential ability to mentor students, particularly at the graduate level. Interest or experience in collaborating with researchers in other scientific disciplines. Demonstrated commitment to working with and engaging students from all backgrounds and colleagues within and outside the department. Demonstrated ability to establish independent research after receiving the doctorate. The Successful Candidate Will Will contribute to the department’s mission of providing outstanding teaching, research, and service to advance human flourishing. Will have the ability to collaborate productively with students and faculty at MSU. Will have strong oral and written communication skills and effective interpersonal skills. Position Special Requirements/Additional Information Ph.D. must be earned by August 14, 2025.
Required applicant materials: Cover Letter addressing each of the Required and Preferred Qualifications Curriculum Vitae Research / Scholarship Statement Teaching Statement (max 2 pages) List of Three (3) Professional References – note: this is automatically required on the application. The job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Physical Demands To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The Program The Department The Department of Mathematical Sciences is recognized as a leading department of Mathematics, Statistics, and Mathematics Education. Bachelors, masters, and doctoral graduates in all of these areas find successful careers in industry, government, and academia. Located in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, 80 miles north of Yellowstone National Park, we offer outstanding educational opportunities in an area of exquisitely beautiful scenery and outdoor recreation. Our department has a multifaceted role on campus and in Montana. We have the largest instructional component on campus, delivering about 10% of the total student credit hours. We offer a B.S. in Mathematics with options in mathematics, applied mathematics, mathematics teaching, and statistics; an M.S. in Mathematics with options in Mathematics and Mathematics Education; an M.S. in Data Science; an M.S. in Statistics; a Ph.D. in Mathematics and a Ph.D. in Mathematics with an emphasis in Mathematics Education; and a Ph.D. in Statistics. The mathematics education option for the M.S. in Mathematics is an online program. The College The College of Letters & Science (CLS), the largest center for learning, teaching and research at Montana State University, offers students an excellent liberal arts and sciences education in nearly 50 majors, 25 minors and over 25 graduate degrees within the four areas of the humanities, natural sciences, mathematical, and social sciences.
Building on the great strength of our traditional disciplines, the college provides exciting opportunities for faculty and students at the cutting edge of interdisciplinary inquiry. CLS is dedicated to supporting student success, discovering and disseminating new knowledge, and providing an atmosphere in which discovery and learning are integrated and valued. CLS is at the confluence of intellectual tradition, discovery, and innovation. Posting Detail Information Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date August 2025 Position End Date (if temporary) Open Date Close Date Applications will be: Applications received by November 11, 2024, will receive full consideration. Applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool is established or the position is filled.
Special Instructions EEO Statement Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.
In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile. FLSA Details FLSA Determination FLSA Status Applicant Documents Required Documents Cover Letter addressing each of the Required and Preferred Qualifications Curriculum Vitae Research / Scholarship Statement Teaching Statement (max 2 pages) Optional Documents Supplemental Questions
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