Instructor or Open Rank Teaching Professor of Mathematics and Statistics

Position Specifics

Penn State Altoona invites applications for a combined teaching and tutoring position in Mathematics or Statistics. This position is a 12-month, 36-week, non-tenure track appointment for fall and spring semesters beginning Fall 2026. The initial appointments are for one year with a possibility of continuance.

Qualifications and Teaching Responsibilities

The position is a full-time, Non-Tenure-Line Instructor or Open Rank Teaching Professor position in mathematics or statistics that is half teaching and half tutoring in our campus Student Success Center. Candidates must possess a minimum of an M.S. or Ph.D. in either Mathematics or Statistics or a B.S./B.A. in either Mathematics or Statistics and an M.S. or Ph.D. in a closely related discipline. Qualified candidates in all areas of mathematics and statistics will be considered.

Other Responsibilities

Engage in scholarly activities to stay current in the discipline; participate in curriculum and course assessment, undergraduate academic advising, and perform academic reviews; participate in campus, university, and professional service activities, and outreach to the community.

Interested Candidates

Interested candidates must submit an online application at Penn State’s Job Posting Board, and should submit a letter of application establishing their qualifications in both teaching and tutoring, a current curriculum vitae, a description of teaching philosophy and tutoring philosophy, evidence of teaching and tutoring effectiveness, transcripts (official transcripts required at the time of an interview), and at least three letters of reference. Two of the letters of reference should specifically address the applicant’s teaching and/or tutoring.

System Limitations

System limitations allow for a total of 5 documents (5mb per document) as part of your application. Please combine materials to meet the 5-document limit.

Applicants Must Complete

• A cover letter
• A curriculum vitae
• A teaching statement
• At least three reference letters uploaded to Mathjobs.org with your application (two letters must address in detail the candidate’s abilities as a teacher and/or tutor.)

Application Process

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Questions can be directed to Dr. David Hurtubise (dxh40@psu.edu), Professor of Mathematics.

Campus Information

Penn State Altoona (www.altoona.psu.edu) is a two-campus, four-year baccalaureate institution. Situated in the beautiful Allegheny Mountains of Central Pennsylvania, Penn State Altoona offers 22 baccalaureate degrees, five associate degrees, and the first two years of more than 160 Penn State baccalaureate majors. Located only 40 miles from the University Park campus, Penn State Altoona offers the advantages of a small college teaching environment with the readily available resources of a major research university.

Benefits

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional wellbeing. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.

Background Checks/Clearances

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

EEO is the Law

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

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