AssistantAssociate Professor, Mathematics

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Job Title: Assistant/Associate Professor Mathematics

Department:Mathematics Computer Science and IT

Evaluation Group: Faculty and Instructor

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: St. Charles Campus

Application must be completed in one sitting. At the time of completing the application you will need the following documents to upload.

Supplemental Materials

• Cover Letter specifying your area of expertise and interest
• Curriculum Vitae
• Teaching Philosophy
• Three (3) recent letters of recommendation sent directly to
  

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Job Summary

The College of Science Technology and Health at Lindenwood University invites applications for an Assistant/Associate Professor of Mathematics.

Qualified applicants will possess a terminal degree in Mathematics Statistics or related field. The successful candidate will be expected to teach 4 courses
(12 credit hours) each semester on mathematics. Preference will be given to candidates with experience teaching online. All Lindenwood faculty members are expected to advise and mentor students continue to develop their expertise through research and scholarship and participate in faculty governance and campus life.

The Assistant/Associate Professor of Mathematics is a full-time 9-month faculty position that will begin January 2026 or August 2026. Review of applications will begin October 15 and will continue until the position is filled.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to student-centered high-quality undergraduate teaching; a genuine passion for supporting student success; and a collaborative spirit that fosters a positive team-oriented departmental culture. Preference will be given to candidates with a record of excellence in teaching and service a demonstrated ability to teach a broad range of courses and a strong interest in mentoring undergraduate research.

Essential Job Functions and Performance Indicators

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and level of responsibility that will be required of positions given this title. This job description shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Employees should refer to the Employee Guidebook and the respective performance evaluation for additional job-related expectations.

Standard 1 - Teaching and Learning

Lindenwood faculty are committed to designing courses and creating classroom cultures characterized by rigor inclusiveness support and engagement for research-based teaching that will serve faculty from all disciplines and students from all groups. Guidelines and expectations developed by the colleges departments or programs to support needs and/or requirements specific to each will be determined by the academic administrators and communicated to the faculty.

Standard 2 Academic Service and Contributions

Lindenwood faculty actively support and provide service to the mission vision values and initiatives of the university and colleges and exemplify the Q2 culture of service excellence. Guidelines and expectations developed by the colleges departments or programs to support needs and/or requirements specific to each will be determined by the academic administrators and communicated to the faculty.

Standard 3 Continuous Learning and Scholarship

Lindenwood faculty are committed to remaining current in their discipline and instructional practice through continuous learning and contributions to their field by participating in scholarly work.

Required Qualifications

An equivalent combination of education training and experience will be considered. Additional requirements may be designated by position.

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Knowledge Skills and Abilities

May be representative but not all inclusive of the knowledge skills and abilities necessary to perform this job competently.

Communication Skills: Ability to verbalize understanding of complex problems or situations ask relevant questions for clarifications and explain concepts clearly to others; well-developed written communication skills; ability to communicate diplomatically clearly and effectively with students and co-workers verbally in-person and by telephone using the English language; ability to present materials effectively to individual students or groups; ability to manage interpersonal conflict situations requiring tact diplomacy and discretion; and ability to support a culture of diversity equity and inclusion through effective interactions with students employees alumni and other stakeholders.

Decision-Making & Analytical Skills: Ability to define problems collect data establish facts and draw valid conclusions; ability to organize and express ideas directions and data in a logical sequence to describe a process or explain procedures such as how to perform a task; and ability to deal with abstract and concrete variables.

Technological & Related Skills: Ability to use current technology to enhance effectiveness including but not limited to computers computer-assisted instruction programs and audio-visual equipment; willing to learn and apply any other new technology necessary to enhance learning; working knowledge of Microsoft Word Excel Outlook PowerPoint Canvas (LMS) CAMS (SIS) and Workday (EIS); and ability to use phones fax machines printers scanners and copiers.

Work Environment

Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of this jobs functions.

• Unless a faculty position is designated as fully remote all full-time faculty positions are designated as non-standard flex. On-campus presence is required and is deemed necessary to perform the position expectations. Flexibility for remote work for non-routine situational and unusual circumstances is provided at the administrators discretion.
• General office and/or classroom setting for on-campus faculty and instructors
• Variable work environments as determined by online instructors; must have 24/7 access to a computer that meets minimum technical specifications and has high-speed Internet access distraction free from noise and movement
• See Attendance section below for work environment attendance expectations

Physical Abilities

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform this jobs essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Stamina to teach classes as required
• Ability to stand or sit for extended time periods
• Ability to meet on-campus requirement for classes and duties that are designated as such

Attendance

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Lindenwood University is an Equal Opportunity employer. The University complies with appropriate federal state and local laws and provides equal employment opportunities and access to educational programs without regard to race color religion gender age sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran status disability or any other protected status to all qualified applicants and employees. Lindenwood University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and dedicated to providing a positive discrimination-free educational work environment.