Assistant Professor of Mathematics

About Us

Located in Morrow, Georgia, Clayton State University is roughly 15 miles southeast of downtown Atlanta. The university offers employees an adaptable, collaborative environment that fosters professional and personal development.

The university is committed to having a positive impact on the State of Georgia and beyond by serving students and the community through broadening access to high-quality education and advancing workforce development. Clayton State offers multiple certificates, Associate's, Bachelor's, and Master's Degree programs, which currently enroll over 5,500 students in challenging campus and online courses.

Clayton State's main campus is situated on 214 beautiful acres in a lakeside setting just minutes from downtown Atlanta, making access to the vibrant metropolitan area swift. The Atlanta-Journal Constitution has named the university a Top Workplace in Atlanta for six consecutive years. The Chronicle of Higher Education also named Clayton State one of 79 higher education institutions across the nation in its list of 2017 Great Colleges to Work For.

Job Summary

THE COLLEGE OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, and MATHEMATICS (STEM) at Clayton State University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Mathematics. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, reporting to the Chair of the Mathematics and Decision Science Department, to begin in Fall 2026. Salary will be commensurate with experience and competitive with comparable programs. The position is contingent on funding.

Responsibilities

Faculty members at the rank of Assistant Professor or above in the College of STEM are required to teach courses totaling 24 semester credit hours per academic year. Faculty members are expected to take an active and collegial role in course and curriculum development. Instructional responsibilities include both upper-division mathematics courses in support of the undergraduate mathematics program and courses to support the general education requirements of Clayton State students.

Required Qualifications

An earned doctorate degree in mathematics, statistics, mathematical education, or a closely related field by the time of appointment is required. Candidates must have research and/or industry experience in mathematics, statistics, and/or mathematical education. We seek candidates with a strong background in mathematics and an active or emerging record of mathematical research who are also prepared to contribute meaningfully to mathematics education.

Preference will be given to applicants with at least 18 graduate credit hours in mathematics education, reflecting our commitment to excellent teaching, innovative pedagogy, and the preparation of future educators. Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to teach a range of undergraduate mathematics courses, engage students from various backgrounds, and contribute to departmental and university service in support of Clayton State's mission of student success and social mobility.

The successful candidate must be eligible for employment in the US at the time of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in college-level teaching is desired, along with knowledge of technology applications in mathematics classrooms. Candidates with experience supervising undergraduate/graduate research projects, curriculum development, writing and receiving grants, and/or working with a highly varied student body are considered highly desirable.

Required Documents to Attach

Each applicant should submit the following documents for consideration:
1) a letter of application summarizing the applicant's qualifications,
2) a current curriculum vita,
3) a statement of teaching philosophy,
4) copies of transcripts for all college and graduate work, and
5) the contact information of at least three references that can directly address the candidate's teaching abilities.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Full consideration will be given to all applications completed by March 2nd, 2026. Additional supporting materials may be requested at the discretion of the Search…