Math Professor Career

*A job as a Math Professor falls under the broader career category of Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.

Job Description for Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary : Teach courses pertaining to mathematical concepts, statistics, and actuarial science and to the application of original and standardized mathematical techniques in solving specific problems and situations. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.


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Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondar Career

Required Education



Master's Degree usually needed for this career