Tenure-Track Faculty, Mathematics and Computer Science

The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at The University of the South, commonly known as Sewanee, invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level that will begin in July 2027.

This position carries a teaching load of five courses per year and requires a Ph.D. in mathematics. Those with expertise and interest in supporting our department’s data science program that blends topics in mathematics, statistics, and computer science are especially encouraged to apply.

This position carries a teaching load of five courses per year and requires a Ph.D. in mathematics.

Those with expertise and interest in supporting our department’s data science program that blends topics in mathematics, statistics, and computer science are especially encouraged to apply.

The Department seeks colleagues who are committed to:

• excellence in teaching across the curriculum,
• continued scholarship,
• close student mentorship, and
• engagement in the broader community.

All of which should be addressed in the application.

A complete application includes the following:

• a cover letter that includes an overview of current and anticipated research activity.
• a curriculum vitae,
• a statement of teaching philosophy that demonstrates a commitment to superior undergraduate instruction,

• an (unofficial) graduate transcript. 

References:
Candidates who advance in the search process will be asked to provide two letters of reference, at least one of which addresses commitment to quality teaching and another that addresses potential for continuation of scholarly efforts.

Application Review: 
A careful review of applications for these positions will begin on October 15, 2026, and continue until the positions have been filled.