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Westfield State University - Westfield, MA
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About the position
The Westfield State University Department of Mathematics invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor of Mathematics with a specialization in statistics, applied mathematics, data analysis, or a related field with a start date of September 1st, 2025. The Department of Mathematics values active learning environments. Faculty in our department are encouraged to implement novel and engaging pedagogical methods that are active and inclusive. The successful applicant will have access to robust support and advising from the mathematics faculty as they hone and evolve their teaching philosophies. Westfield State University is proud to consider itself a teaching university. The teaching load is 24 credits each year, typically 12 credits each semester. Every faculty member in the department will be able to teach courses in the calculus sequence, upper-level courses for STEM majors, and introductory courses for non-STEM majors. Most courses are capped at 25 students.
Responsibilities
- Developing and teaching courses in the area of Mathematics including but not limited to: statistics, applied mathematics, data analysis.
- Engaging in scholarly activity, which can take many different forms.
- Providing academic advising and other support to students; opportunities to advise student research are available and very much encouraged.
- Developing and supporting academic courses and programs as part of expected service to the department and Westfield State.
Requirements
- Applicants should have, or plan to have by September 1, 2025, a terminal degree in statistics, mathematics, data analysis, or a related field.
Benefits
- Health Insurance: Westfield State offers a variety of HMO, POS, and PPO-type health insurance plans for eligible employees. Coverage is effective on the 1st of the month following the date of hire.
- Retirement: the MA State Employee Retirement System provides eligible employees with a retirement pension following a 10-year vesting period. In lieu of the retirement pension, eligible employees may select the Optional Retirement Plan with a maximum 5% employer matching contribution.
- Tuition Waivers & Discounts: eligible employees, including spouses and dependent children, receive reduced tuition at MA state colleges, community colleges, and universities.
- Paid Time Off: employees receive 12 paid holidays and generous vacation, personal, and sick leave benefits.
