Assistant/ Associate Professor - Mathematics

The Department of Mathematics at Winston Salem State University has a dynamic group of students, faculty, and staff dedicated to learning, teaching, and advancing mathematics. The Department of Mathematics at WSSU currently houses 11 full-time faculty and offers a BS Mathematics degree, a Concentration in Statistics, and a Minor in Mathematics. Faculty are committed to innovative and high-quality instruction that meets the needs of the student population. The department is committed to the mentorship of students in all facets of professional development and applies this same commitment to junior faculty members. WSSU's program blends interrelated but distinctive aspects of mathematics: theoretical ideas and methods, modeling real-world situations, the statistical analysis of data, and scientific computing. The curriculum is designed to develop competence in each of these aspects of mathematics in a way that responds to the interests and needs of individual students as well as link them to the 21st century world they will face after graduation.

Winston-Salem State University invites applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor of Mathematics in the College of Arts, Sciences, and Education with a start date of August 2025. Exceptional candidates may be eligible for appointment as the Vivian Chambers Distinguished Professors in Mathematics. Job responsibilities include teaching undergraduate courses, serving as a faculty advisor, mentoring and coaching students inside and outside the classroom; producing scholarly research that results in publications in peer-reviewed journals within the mathematics discipline or within peer-reviewed journals that promote the teaching and learning of mathematics; facilitating presentations at well-respected professional conferences; engaging in the procurement of extramural funds with interdisciplinary teams; participating in departmental, college, and university service as well as engaging in service to one's professional discipline and the larger Winston-Salem and Forsyth County community.

Carolina Hall, Room 158

Varies Based on Teaching and Schedule

All areas of research specialization will be considered. Preference will be given to those whose research complements the department's current strengths, particularly those with experience in statistics. The successful candidate will demonstrate an interest in working collaboratively to enhance the department's mathematical curricular and co-curricular programs. Preference will be given to candidates with postdoctoral or equivalent research experience and the potential for attracting extramural funding. We welcome candidates with a demonstrated commitment to social justice, innovation, and collaboration in working with schools and university colleagues. Women and persons from underrepresented backgrounds in the mathematical sciences are encouraged to apply.

9 months

Please Note: This Position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and T&E requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. The application must be completed in full detail (including work history) for your qualifications to be considered. Failure to complete the application completely may result in you not being considered for the vacant position. Your application for the position will not be complete until you receive an online confirmation number at the end of the process of applying for a position.