Job Title
University Studies (Math), Tenure-Track Faculty
Department
University Studies
University Expectation
MTSU seeks candidates committed to innovative teaching, robust research/creative activity, and meaningful service. We also seek to attract culturally and academically diverse faculty who value working with diverse students.
Salary
The salary is commensurate with education and experience.
Job Summary/Basic Function
MTSU's University College's Department of University Studies invites applicants for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position (#136020) at the rank of assistant or associate professor. The start date for the position is August 1, 2026.
The successful candidate will teach general education lower-level college mathematics and statistics courses and must be able to work with students with varying abilities (e.g., students with Math ACT < 19). The successful candidate will be teaching courses focused on foundational mathematics, designed for students who have not yet demonstrated college-level readiness in mathematics. No higher-level mathematics (e.g., calculus, DE, PDE, analysis) will be a part of the successful candidate's teaching load. In addition to teaching, the successful candidate will be expected to develop and maintain an appropriate active research agenda as well as engage in public, professional, department, college, and university service functions.
Required Education
A terminal degree in mathematics or a closely related field is required by the appointment date.
OR
A terminal degree in education or mathematics education with a master's degree in mathematics or a closely related field with at least 18 hours in mathematics from an accredited college or university is required by the appointment date.
Other Desirables
Applicants with at least two years of full-time teaching experience in higher education will receive special consideration.
Documents Needed to Apply
To successfully apply, applicants must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and statement of research or creative activities (as appropriate to the discipline) as separate attachments at the time of online application.
Special Instruction to Applicants
For more information about serving as a faculty member at Middle Tennessee State University, please visit our faculty recruitment webpage.
If you need help applying, please contact Mitzi Dunkley, Faculty Recruitment Specialist, at (615) 898-5128. If you have position-specific questions, please contact Holly Zolt at Holly.Zolt@mtsu.edu.
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MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:
- Sick Leave
- Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty
- 13 paid University holidays
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Retirement plans
- Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
- Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents
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MTSU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer that values diversity in all its forms. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at https://police.mtsu.edu/annual-security-report/ or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at (615) 898-2424.
MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus.
This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered.
For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU, please call 615-898-2929 or email emp@mtsu.edu.
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Application Review Date: 10/30/2025
