Faculty within the College of Health, Science, and Technology at University of Central Missouri support the universitys mission of providing student-centered, quality education and are committed to the success of students. This includes quality teaching, advising, collegiality and communication. In addition, faculty provide service to their program, department and university, engage in research, scholarship, and professional development activities. During contractual employment, faculty members are expected to be available to assist, engage, and respond to students, colleagues, departmental, college, and institutional needs.

The Department of Mathematics, Actuarial Science, & Statistics at the University of Central Missouri (UCM) invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in Mathematics to begin in January or August 2027. Applicants with a Ph.D. in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics with a specialty in numerical analysis, optimization, or operations research will be preferred. ABD may be considered.

The primary responsibilities of the position include teaching undergraduate and graduate mathematics courses; conducting scholarly research and publishing in peer-reviewed journals; participating in departmental, college, and university committee work; and providing student advising and sponsoring student organizations. Teaching abroad is also part of the expectations. The typical teaching load is 12 credit hours per semester, though a reduced teaching load for research and other professional responsibilities may be available.

Teaching - The primary responsibility of the faculty is quality teaching in their respective content areas, regardless of delivery format. This entails adequate preparation for courses, effective course design and instruction, and fair and timely evaluation/feedback of student progress. To ensure quality teaching, faculty must be committed to the success of students as well as ongoing assessment of curriculum and of student learning.

• Keep current in your discipline.

• Organize courses to facilitate quality student engagement and high impact practices.

• Assist department/school chairs with scheduling of classes that meet the needs of students.

• Comply with departmental, college, and university standards concerning the academic quality and integrity of their classes.

• Keep current in their use of technology by attending university training sessions and other professional development opportunities.

• Be available to meet students outside the classroom by being available before or after classes by scheduling office hours both in a physical and electronic format to include in person and virtual office hours.

• Assist with department and college assessment and be proactive with modifications to curriculum based on assessment feedback.

Scholarship/Professional Development - The strength of a university rests on the knowledge and skills of its faculty. Faculty must stay current in their field of expertise/teaching area.

• Authoring academic writings.

• Presentation of work at local/state/regional/national conferences.

• Active membership and/or office holding in professional organizations at the local/state/regional/national level.

Service - An expectation of a professional faculty member is to serve the department, college, and university community.

• Attending department/college/university meetings

• Engaging in committee work that will advance the department/college/institution.

• Assisting with student recruitment.

• Participating in graduation and convocation ceremonies.

Advising - A primary responsibility of faculty is the proper, timely, competent and professional advising of students.

• Be knowledgeable of the requirements of their degree programs as stated in the appropriate catalog(s).

• Meet/advise students on academic and non-academic matters (e.g. curriculum mapping, internships, graduate/professional school options and career preparation).

• Provide leadership and promote excellence in student organizations.

Communication - Faculty should communicate effectively and in a timely manner with students and colleagues at all levels of the institution. This implies an understanding of the communication hierarchy within departments, colleges, and administrative levels. Timely communication with students supports other faculty responsibilities (teaching, advising).

• Cultivate a collegial atmosphere when interacting with other faculty/staff within their own department, the college and the university.

• Be responsive and timely. Respond to student phone calls and email messages within university guidelines.

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics by August 2027
• Demonstrated ability to teach existing courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels
  
• Commitment to engage in curricular development and assessment at the undergraduate and graduate levels
  
• A strong commitment to excellence in teaching, research, service, and continued professional growth
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

The Application Process: Please complete an online faculty profile, available at UCM Career Opportunities . Provide the following on your faculty profile or as an attachment:

Official transcripts from all universities attended and three letters of recommendation will be requested later, before finalizing an appointment. For more information, please contact

Dr. Lianwen Wang, Search Committee Chair

Department of Mathematics, Actuarial Science, & Statistics

University of Central Missouri

Warrensburg, MO 64093

(660) 543-8870

lwang@ucmo.edu

Initial screening of applications begins November 1, 2026, and continues until the position is filled.

UCM is a public comprehensive university with more than 12,300 students, located 35 miles southeast of the Kansas City metropolitan area in Warrensburg, MO. The Department of Mathematics, Actuarial Science, & Statistics offers BS in Actuarial Science and Statistics with Actuarial Science option and Statistics option, BS in Mathematics, BSE in Secondary Education Mathematics Option, and MS in Mathematics with Actuarial Science and Statistics option and Mathematics option.

The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity employer. We accept applications from qualified applicants regardless of race, gender, or abilities. Minorities, women, disabled, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Special Instructions:

Full-time staff & 12-month faculty benefits-eligible position: Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks paid vacation per year; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.

9-month faculty benefits-eligible position: Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.

Part-time benefits-eligible positions: Benefits include generous education assistance for the employee.

Temporary, adjunct, student employment, or graduate assistant positions: Benefits are not included.

Completed UCM online application for employment required. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

A review will begin immediately and continue until filled unless indicated otherwise.

NOTE: A background check is required for the selected candidate of all staff, faculty, adjunct, and temporary positions and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check. Student employees and graduate assistants do not require a background check to be conducted prior to employment.

The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Our faculty and staff are the universitys most valuable asset, and our goal is to provide a robust Total Rewards Program designed to help them maintain a happy, healthy, and productive lifestyle.

Highlights from UCM's total rewards package for full-time employees include:

• 32% (staff) and 6% (faculty) defined retirement contribution, paid by the university;

• Voluntary Tax-Sheltered Annuity (TSA) programs (403(b) and 457(b)) that allow eligible employees to make additional pre-tax contributions to a retirement plan;

• Employees can earn up to full tuition (15 credit hours) for themselves per academic year. Full-time employees are also eligible for up to $175 towards non-credit courses each fiscal year. Employees can earn up to full tuition for their dependents;

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans that begin on the first of the month following your date of hire. Basic dental and vision insurance paid at 100% by the university;

• Available Health and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts;

• University-paid basic life insurance (including accidental death and dismemberment) and short-term and long-term disability insurance coverage;

• Generous leave accruals that begin accruing on your start date, plus 14 paid holidays per year.

• The UCM Childcare Center on the Warrensburg campus can provide faculty, staff, and students quality care for their children ages six weeks to 10 years.

• The Student Recreation and Wellness Center (SRWC) is free for all employees and is located on the Warrensburg campus.

• An Employee Assistance Program is available to all employees and their immediate family members to help assist with personal challenges you may face in your daily life;

• UCM offers an Employee Discount Program through Working Advantage.