Assistant Professor of Mathematical Science​/Tenure Track

Overview

Eastern Connecticut State University is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the Assistant Professor of Mathematical Sciences position. Eastern is Connecticut’s Public Liberal Arts University and is located in Willimantic, Connecticut which is 1.5 hours from Boston and 2.5 hours from New York City. Eastern is one of four universities in the Connecticut State College and University System (CSCU). The position also offers substantial health and retirement benefits.

The Department of Mathematical Sciences invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor position to begin Fall 2026. Applicants must have a strong commitment to teaching excellence, scholarship, student advisement, and university and community service. ECSU is especially interested in faculty with demonstrated excellence in teaching in the liberal arts curriculum and sensitivity to diverse populations and perspectives. The department is particularly interested in applicants with expertise in Data Science and Statistics.

The applicant is expected to teach undergraduate mathematical science courses at all levels. In particular, the applicant will be expected to teach statistics and data science courses as well as related mathematics courses and courses in Eastern’s liberal arts curriculum. The applicant may have opportunities to teach in an Applied Data Science Master’s program. Responsibilities for the position also include advising, curriculum development, research/creative activity, engagement in professional activities and development, and active service to the department, University, and community.

The workload is equivalent to 12 credit hours per semester.

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Data Science, Statistics, or a closely related field completed by August 2026. The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to undergraduate education in a liberal arts environment and scholarly research. Ability to develop curriculum in their field for the mathematical sciences and/or liberal arts is strongly desired.

Please upload one combined PDF including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy, research statement, and a copy of undergraduate and graduate transcripts (unofficial is ok) to the resume tab at:
Assistant Professor of Mathematical Science / Tenure Track - Eastern CT State University - Career Page. Please also list contact information for three references.

The position will remain open until filled; however, priority will be given to applications received by 12/1/25.

The Assistant Professor in Mathematical Sciences is compensated at the Assistant Professor salary level in accordance with Connecticut State University American Association of University Professors (CSU-AAUP) Collective Bargaining Unit Agreement.

For more information, please visit Bargaining Agreements/Pay Plans - Eastern.

The State of Connecticut and Eastern Connecticut State University are proud to offer its employees competitive wages and a wide range of fringe benefits including voluntary and supplemental benefits.

Fringe benefits include: paid personal, vacation and sick leave accruals; medical, dental, and prescription plans; group life insurance; retirement; retiree health care; tuition waiver for employee and eligible dependents at any of the Connecticut State Universities (Central, Eastern, Southern or Western) as well as an array of voluntary and supplemental benefits such as Deferred Retirement Contribution plans, Dependent Care Assistance and Medical Flexible spending accounts;

long and short term disability insurance plans.

For more detailed information, please visit Human Resources - Eastern.

Eastern Connecticut State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or criminal record. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
LaMar Coleman, Ed.D., Vice President for Equity and Diversity. Dr. Coleman can be reached at:  or via email at: colemanla.