Assistant Professor - Mathematics - Tenure Track

Assist department/school chairs with scheduling of classes that meet the needs of students.

Comply with departmental, college, and university standards concerning the academic quality and integrity of their classes.

Keep current in their use of technology by attending university training sessions and other professional development opportunities.

Be available to meet students outside the classroom by being available before or after classes by scheduling office hours both in a physical and electronic format to include in person and virtual office hours.

Assist with department and college assessment and be proactive with modifications to curriculum based on assessment feedback.

Scholarship/Professional Development - The strength of a university rests on the knowledge and skills of its faculty. Faculty must stay current in their field of expertise/teaching area.

• Authoring academic writings.
• Presentation of work at local/state/regional/national conferences.
• Active membership and/or office holding in professional organizations at the local/state/regional/national level.

Service - An expectation of a professional faculty member is to serve the department, college, and university community.

• Attending department/college/university meetings
• Engaging in committee work that will advance the department/college/institution.
• Assisting with student recruitment.
• Participating in graduation and convocation ceremonies.

Advising - A primary responsibility of faculty is the proper, timely, competent and professional advising of students.

• Be knowledgeable of the requirements of their degree programs as stated in the appropriate catalog(s).
• Meet/advise students on academic and non-academic matters (e.g. curriculum mapping, internships, graduate/professional school options and career preparation).
• Provide leadership and promote excellence in student organizations.

Communication - Faculty should communicate effectively and in a timely manner with students and colleagues at all levels of the institution. This implies an understanding of the communication hierarchy within departments, colleges, and administrative levels. Timely communication with students supports other faculty responsibilities (teaching, advising).

• Cultivate a collegial atmosphere when interacting with other faculty/staff within their own department, the college and the university.
• Be responsive and timely. Respond to student phone calls and email messages within university guidelines.

Typical Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Ph. D. in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics by August 2027
• Demonstrated ability to teach existing courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels
• Commitment to engage in curricular development and assessment at the undergraduate and graduate levels
• A strong commitment to excellence in teaching, research, service, and continued professional growth
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Supplemental Information

The Application Process: Please complete an online faculty profile, available at UCM Career Opportunities. Provide the following on your faculty profile or as an attachment:

• Letter of interest
• Curriculum vitae
• Teaching statement
• Research statement
• Copies of transcripts
• List of at least three professional references, including their names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses.

Official transcripts from all universities attended and three letters of recommendation will be requested later, before finalizing an appointment. For more information, please contact

Dr. Lianwen Wang, Search Committee Chair

Department of Mathematics, Actuarial Science, & Statistics

University of Central Missouri

Warrensburg, MO 64093

(660) 543-8870

lwang@ucmo.edu

Initial screening of applications begins November 1, 2026, and continues until the position is filled.

UCM is a public comprehensive university with more than 12,300 students, located 35 miles southeast of the Kansas City metropolitan area in Warrensburg, MO. The Department of Mathematics, Actuarial Science, & Statistics offers BS in Actuarial Science and Statistics with Actuarial Science option and Statistics option, BS in Mathematics, BSE in Secondary Education - Mathematics Option, and MS in Mathematics with Actuarial Science and Statistics option and Mathematics option.

The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity employer. We accept applications from qualified applicants regardless of race, gender, or abilities. Minorities, women, disabled, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Special Instructions:

Full-time staff & 12-month faculty benefits-eligible position: Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks paid vacation per year; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.

9-month faculty benefits-eligible position: Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.

Part-time benefits-eligible positions: Benefits include generous education assistance for the employee.

Temporary, adjunct, student employment, or graduate assistant positions: Benefits are not included.

Completed UCM online application for employment required. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

A review will begin immediately and continue until filled unless indicated otherwise.

NOTE: A background check is required for the selected candidate of all staff, faculty, adjunct, and temporary positions and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check. Student employees and graduate assistants do not require a background check to be conducted prior to employment.

The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.