Instructor or Assistant Teaching Professor of Mathematics and Statistics

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Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the term length discussed will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.

POSITION SPECIFICS

Teaching Positions in Mathematics and Statistics

The Pennsylvania State University, the Altoona College, invites applications for two or more positions in Mathematics or Statistics beginning in Fall 2026. The positions are for full-time Instructors or Assistant Teaching Professors whose duties involve primarily teaching and require an M.S. or Ph.D. in either Mathematics or Statistics. Preference will be given to applicants with degrees in Statistics and/or applicants with experience teaching upper-level statistics courses. The initial appointments are for one year. Applicants must be approved to begin working by August, 2026.

Applicants should submit a letter of application establishing their qualifications, a current curriculum vitae, a description of teaching philosophy and evidence of teaching effectiveness, transcripts (official transcripts required at the time of an interview), and at least three letters of reference. One of the letters of reference should specifically address the applicant’s teaching. Application materials, including three letters of reference should be submitted at the time of application. 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. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

As a four-year degree granting college within the Penn State University system, Penn State Altoona has access to all of the resources of a major research university. Penn State Altoona offers a competitive salary and an attractive benefits package.

For additional information about the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Penn State Altoona, please visit http://www.altoona.psu.edu/math/.

More information about Penn State Altoona and its surrounding area may be found at http://www.altoona.psu.edu/.

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

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. (Note: For Postdoctoral benefits, please see our Postdoctoral Benefits page.)

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