Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Mathematics
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Mathematics
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Job Description
Department: Mathematics and Computer Science
Job Status: Fulltime
FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports To: Department Chair
Grade/Level: Ph.D.
Amount of Travel Required: None
Work Schedule:
Positions Supervised: None
POSITION SUMMARY
The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at Benedictine College in Atchison Kansas seeks a tenuretrack Assistant Professor in Mathematics position to begin August 2025. The candidate should have a Ph.D. in mathematics or a closely related field. While candidates from all areas are welcome to apply those with interest in or experience teaching applied mathematics mathematics education or statistics may be given preference. Review of applications will begin November 8 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. Only complete applications will be considered.
The beautiful campus of Benedictine College is situated in picturesque Atchison KS on the bluffs above the Missouri River. Atchison is within an hour drive of major cities such as Kansas City Saint Joseph Lawrence and Topeka as well as 40 minutes from the Kansas City International Airport. Benedictine College has a fulltime undergraduate enrollment of approximately 2200 students and is a missioncentered academic community. Its mission as a Catholic Benedictine liberal arts and residential college is the education of men and women within a community of faith and scholarship. Benedictine College provides a liberal arts education through academic programs based on a core of studies in the arts and sciences. In addition the college provides education for careers through both professional courses of study and major programs in the liberal arts and sciences. As an essential element of its mission Benedictine College fosters scholarship independent research and performance in its students and faculty to participate in and contribute to the broader world of learning. Candidates should in their cover letter address how they would operate in this context.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The essential function is to teach courses in statistics and mathematics. A typical course load is 12 credit hours per semester. Courses vary in number of credit hours but the teaching load typically requires teaching 34 courses per semester. Field of specialization is open although the course load will include some service courses which will include introductory statistics or precalculus. Preference will be given to candidates who are committed to teaching excellence in a liberal arts environment and to engaging undergraduate students in research. Additional responsibilities include engagement in and service to the department college and community. The candidate should expect to remain active in scholarship and hold broad teaching interests.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Competency Statement(s)
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Teaching philosophy
- Research statement that addresses fostering undergraduate research
- Contact information for three references
- Beyond disciplinary expertise Benedictine College seeks faculty members eager to engage and support our mission. Application materials should discuss how you might contribute to the colleges Catholic Benedictine liberal arts identity.
Education
A Ph.D. in mathematics or a closely related field such as applied mathematics mathematics education or data science.
Experience
Preference will be given to candidates with relevant teaching experience and/or demonstrated potential.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Physical Abilities
Stand F
Walk F
Sit O
Handling / Fingering O
Reach Outward O
Reach Above Shoulder O
Climb N
Crawl N
Squat or Kneel O
Bend O
Push / Pull
12 lbs or less O
1325 lbs N
2640 lbs N
41100 lbs N
Lift /Carry
10 lbs or less O
1120 lbs N
2150 lbs N
51100 lbs N
Over 100 lbs N
N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation.
O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33 of the time 0 2.5 hrs/day)
F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33 66 of the time 2.5 5.5 hrs/day)
C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66 of the time 5.5 hrs/day)
EOE
Employment Type
Full Time
