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Posted: January 14, 2026 (1 day ago)

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Mathematician (Assistant Professor)

Maritime Administration

Department of Transportation

Fresh

Salary

$84,896 - $125,336

per year

Closes

February 12, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job is for an assistant professor of mathematics at a federal maritime academy, where you'll teach undergraduate math courses like calculus and statistics, conduct research, and mentor students.

It's a tenure-track position that starts as temporary but can become permanent after a few years of good performance.

A good fit would be someone with a PhD in math, real teaching experience at the college level, and enthusiasm for helping young adults learn.

Key Requirements

  • Doctorate degree in mathematics
  • Minimum one year of full-time undergraduate teaching experience in Calculus, Differential Equations, and/or Probability & Statistics (not as a teaching assistant)
  • Experience developing educational courses and programs
  • Knowledge of teaching, training, research, lecturing, and instructional methods
  • Ability to provide academic counseling and feedback to students
  • Preferred: Experience in applied mathematics and computer programming (e.g., Python)

Full Job Description

This is a Full-Time Faculty Tenure-Track appointment in the Federal Service, with an initial term not-to-exceed 06/26/2028. Reappointments to additional one or two-year terms are possible.

If tenure is achieved (after four to six years), employment will be made permanent, provided a satisfactory performance appraisal is received annually To be qualified for this position, you must meet the education requirements and have experience teaching college level courses in the required field of study.

To qualify for Mathematics (Assistant Professor), you must possess a minimum of one year full-time (or equivalent) experience teaching undergraduate-level Calculus, Differential Equations and/or Probability & Statistics courses in a college or university, other than as part of a teaching assistantship.

Experience in applied mathematics is preferred. OR Equivalent: Adjunct work at a college campus, temporary replacement. Can be accumulated multiple years as faculty at various institutions.

Either as a total of 10 months of work (like most schools) or a minimum of 4, 3 credit courses. Highly Desirable: Experience with computer programing and computer languages such as Python.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Developing Others – Develops the ability of others to perform and contribute to the organization by providing ongoing feedback and by providing opportunities to learn through formal and informal.

Education and Training – Knowledge of teaching, training, research, making presentations, lecturing, testing, and other instructional methods.

For all types of consideration, experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience For additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/frequently-asked-questions/employment-faq/federal-hiring/how-do-i-apply-for-federal-jobs/ Students enrolled in a qualifying degree program can apply if the anticipated graduation date is within six months of closing date of the announcement.

Graduation transcript must be received before start date. Other applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Major Duties:

As a Mathematician (Assistant Professor), you will be: Responsible for the development and conduct of educational courses and programs within the department, in particular teaching courses in Mathematics.

Responsible for conducting research, instruction and academic counseling of Midshipmen and assuming a share of departmental and other academic responsibilities.

The Ideal Candidate must be a highly motivated and experienced professional possessing a Doctorate degree in mathematics and experience teaching all levels of undergraduate mathematics courses.

Must possess a minimum of one-year full-time experience teaching Mathematics courses in a college or university, other than as a part of teaching assistantship.

Experience with computer programing and computer languages such as Python is a plus.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/14/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/14/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: MARAD.MMA-2026-0012