Open-rank Tenured or Tenure-track Faculty Position in Mathematics
Open-rank Tenured or Tenure-track Faculty Position in Mathematics
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Job Posting Summary
The Mathematics and Computer Sciences Department at Mercy University in New York invites applications for an openrank tenured or tenuretrack faculty position in Mathematics commencing in September 2025. We welcome candidates from all areas of specialization in Mathematics particularly those with a secondary interest in teaching statistics and data science.
Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:
We seek applicants who demonstrate the multicultural competence and awareness to teach diverse student populations at the largest private HispanicServing Institution in New York State. We are particularly interested in candidates who can contribute to our efforts to increase the representation of women and underrepresented groups in mathematics and STEM fields. Candidates should also be prepared to participate in departmental service and curriculum development initiatives aimed at enhancing student success in general mathematics education. Maintaining active scholarship demonstrating excellence in teaching and serving on department school and university committees are all required for tenure and promotion.
Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. It in no way states or implies that the responsibilities listed are the only duties required to perform in this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position responsibilities if the work is similar related or is an essential function of the position.Qualifications
Required Skills & Experience:
- Demonstrated excellence in dynamic equitydriven undergraduate teaching
- A commitment to helping us make Mathematics and quantitative reasoning relevant to the lives and professional aspirations of a diverse population of students
- A scholarly agenda that aligns with the research expectations of a tenuretrack position at Mercy (where the Boyer model is utilized to help faculty articulate the relevance of their scholarship to our institutional mission)
- Ph.D. in Mathematics or a related field by the appointment date; or
- Doctorate in Mathematics Education for candidates who can demonstrate exceptional teaching and/or curriculum development achievements
To apply please submit a comprehensive application package that includes a cover letter highlighting your qualifications and interest in the position; a curriculum vitae; a statement of teaching philosophy that outlines your commitment to supporting diverse students and contributing to Mercys diversity equity and inclusion initiatives; contact information for at least three professional references; and copies of your undergraduate and graduate transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable for the initial application). We also encourage you to include examples of your scholarship and/or course curricula.
Mercy University is a nonsectarian nonprofit New York metropolitan area institution offering over 90 undergraduate and graduate programs. The University has an enrollment of approximately 9000 students from diverse backgrounds across four campuses in Westchester County and New York City. As Mercy proudly serves a diverse student body and is a Federally designated Hispanicserving institution faculty are dedicated to providing students with access to a transformative education though academic quality and robust student support. We encourage applications from women individuals from minority backgrounds and those who demonstrate the competence required to teach a diverse student body.
Applicants are required to apply via Mercys HR site by December 20 2024 for full consideration.
About Mercy
Mercy University is a dynamic independent coeducational New York City area university that offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs in six schools: Business Education Health and Natural Sciences Liberal Arts Nursing and Social and Behavioral Sciences.
Mercy is the regions largest private nonprofit MinorityServing Institution proud to serve a student body that is highly diverse. As a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) Mercy University has been ranked nationally among top colleges in the country for Hispanics by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) and by Excelencia in Education earning their prestigious Seal of Excelencia for intentionally serving Latino students.
Mercy University was further recognized by HACU as a national leader in awarding bachelors degrees to Hispanics in several disciplines including Psychology Sociology and Business. Westchester Magazine has also named Mercy the Best College in Westchester County inand 2022.Mercy is committed to offering an inclusive learning environment to help a diverse student body set a course for their future. To support its student body Mercy has been awarded a number of federal grants which enable us to better develop and deliver education to our students.
Mercys student body reflects the rich diversity of the New York metropolitan area. Enrollment including fulltime and parttime undergraduates and graduates is approximately 8800. Mercy students learn on campuses in Dobbs Ferry the Bronx and Manhattan as well as online.
At Mercy University we strive to provide employees and their families with a comprehensive and valuable benefits package. We offer highquality health care plans retirement benefits tuition discounts flexible spending and much more.Our Mission:
Mercy University is committed to providing motivated students the opportunity to transform their lives through higher education by offering liberal arts and professional programs in personalized and highquality learning environments thus preparing students to embark on rewarding careers to continue learning throughout their lives and to act ethically and responsibly in a changing world.EEO Statement
Mercy University is an equal opportunity employer. Mercy University actively engages in recruiting a diverse workforce and student body that includes members of historically underrepresented groups and strives to build and sustain a welcoming and supportive campus community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age race color national origin ethnicity creed religion marital status sex sexual orientation gender gender identity pregnancy height weight genetic information disability or protected veteran status.
As part of this commitment Mercy University will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed please contact The Office of Human Resources atOption 6 or via email at .
The posted salary range for this position is based on several legitimate nondiscriminatory factors set by the organization. Mercy is committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender race or any other category protected by federal state or local pay equity laws.Campus Safety
Mercy University is committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for all. Information regarding campus safety can be foundhere.
Employment Type
Full-Time
