Assistant Professor of Mathematics (26-07)

Francis Marion University and the Department of Mathematics invite applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Mathematics position in any area of statistics, mathematics, or mathematics education (for which at least 18 hours in graduate courses in mathematics or statistics is required).

Department website address: http://www.fmarion.edu/mathematics/

Francis Marion (FM) University is a state-supported regional comprehensive university with a strong emphasis on the liberal arts. FM continues to be recognized by The Chronicle of Higher Education as a “great college to work for”. With approximately 4,000 undergraduate students, FM offers small class sizes that encourage strong professional relationships among faculty and students.  FM is located in Florence, SC, a growing city with a vibrant arts culture. Florence is within easy driving distance of beach resorts, such as Myrtle Beach, areas of historical interest, including Charleston and Savannah, three hours from the Blue Ridge Mountains, and a few hours from major cities such as Charlotte, NC and Atlanta, GA.

Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and university service. Generous professional development funds and summer research stipends are available for tenure and tenure-track faculty.

Requirements: Candidates must have a Ph.D. by date of employment. Substantial experience in teaching is preferred, and a strong commitment to excellence in teaching is required. Duties include teaching undergraduate courses with activities in scholarship and service expected.

Start Date: August 16, 2026

To apply, fill out the online application. You will be required to upload the following documents at the end of the application.

1. Letter of Interest (referencing Position Number 26-07).
2. Copies of all transcripts (Official transcripts for all degrees will be required of the successful candidate).
3. Curriculum vitae.
4. Statement of teaching philosophy.
5. Statement of scholarship interests.
6. Names, phone numbers, email addresses, and mailing addresses of six references with letters of recommendation from three of these references.

Direct questions to the chair of the search committee, Dr. Kevin LoPresto, by email at klopresto@fmarion.edu.

 Review of applications will begin November 3, 2025.

 As Francis Marion University has continued to be recognized for its diverse student body, it especially welcomes applicants who can affirm and enhance its mission.

Applicants honorably discharged from a branch of the United States Armed Forces, who meet the minimum training and experience requirements, are given employment preference by all State agencies and higher education institutions in SC.

An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution