University of Dubuque

Full-Time Faculty in Mathematics

Higher Education FacultyPosted on Nov 11

Full-timeDubuque, IA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A graduate degree in Mathematics or a closely related field is required.
Demonstrate expertise in mathematics through completed coursework or qualified experience.
Design and apply instructional strategies that actively engage students and promote deep conceptual understanding.
Teach students effectively across a wide range of mathematical preparation and learning backgrounds.
Integrate appropriate instructional technologies and adapt to changes in educational practices and standards.
Practice professional and collegial behavior, cultural competency, and inclusive approaches.

Responsibilities

Engage with the University's mission through excellence in teaching and advising, ongoing scholarship and professional development, and active service to the campus and broader community.
Maintain a full-time teaching load of 24 credit hours per academic year in collaboration with the department and the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs.
Participate in regular assessment and evaluation to foster continued pedagogical growth.
Design and deliver engaging, student-centered learning experiences that foster curiosity, quantitative reasoning, and mathematical confidence, using innovative and evidence-based teaching practices to support diverse learners and evolving educational technologies.
Foster problem solving, critical thinking, and analytical reasoning while helping students apply mathematical concepts to real-world contexts and across disciplines.
Support students outside the classroom through regularly scheduled office hours and mentor them through academic advising, undergraduate research, internships where appropriate, and other experiential learning opportunities.
Pursue an active scholarly or creative agenda appropriate to the discipline and share outcomes through publications, presentations, or other scholarly activities.
Build and maintain a professional portfolio for advancement in rank and tenure.
Participate in campus professional development opportunities.
Maintain awareness of evolving disciplinary standards, pedagogical best practices, and emerging technologies in mathematics education.
Contribute to developing and strengthening the mathematics curriculum, student success initiatives, and interdisciplinary collaborations.
Participate in department and faculty meetings, convocations, and commencements.
Serve on and contribute to academic and University-wide committees.
Assist in student recruitment and retention activities throughout the academic year.
Represent the University through professional organizations, conferences, outreach activities, or community partnerships related to mathematics and mathematics education.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs or department head in support of the University's mission.
Provide timely, constructive feedback on assignments and maintain an active gradebook.

Desired Qualifications

A doctoral degree is preferred.
An emphasis in statistics or applied mathematics is preferred.

Full-Time Faculty in Mathematics

University of Dubuque · Dubuque, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-11-05

Workplace: on_site

Department: Math

Description

This is a unique opportunity for a full-time Mathematics faculty member to contribute to a vibrant and growing program that serves students across a wide range of academic disciplines. The successful candidate will play a central role in teaching undergraduate mathematics courses, including calculus, statistics, quantitative reasoning, and other foundational mathematics courses—while helping to shape curriculum, support student success, and advance innovative approaches to mathematics education.

We are seeking an educator who brings energy, creativity, and a passion for mentoring students, and who is excited to create engaging learning experiences that demonstrate the relevance and beauty of mathematics across disciplines and in the world around us.

We are especially interested in candidates who are enthusiastic collaborators who bring fresh ideas, a student-centered mindset, and a commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring.

Requirements

Primary Responsibilities:

Mission

Engage fully with the University's mission through excellence in teaching and advising, ongoing scholarship and professional development, and active service to the campus and broader community

Teaching and Advising

Maintain a full-time credit load of 24 credit hours per academic year, in collaboration with the department and the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA)
Participate in regular assessment and evaluation to foster continued pedagogical growth
Design and deliver engaging, student-centered learning experiences that inspire curiosity, quantitative reasoning, and mathematical confidence. Leverage innovative and evidence-based teaching practices to support diverse learners and evolving educational technologies
Foster problem solving, critical thinking, and analytical reasoning while helping students apply mathematical concepts to real-world contexts and across disciplines
Support students outside the classroom through regularly scheduled office hours and mentor students through academic advising, undergraduate research, internships where appropriate, and other experiential learning opportunities

Scholarship and Professional Development

Pursue an active scholarly or creative agenda appropriate to the discipline and share outcomes through publications, presentations, or other scholarly activities
Build and maintain a professional portfolio for advancement in rank and tenure
Participate in campus professional development opportunities
Maintain awareness of evolving disciplinary standards, pedagogical best practices, and emerging technologies in mathematics education

Service

Serve as a key contributor in developing and strengthening the mathematics curriculum, student success initiatives, and interdisciplinary collaborations
Participate in and contribute to all department meetings, faculty meetings, convocations, and commencements
Serve on and contribute to academic and/or University-wide committees
Assist in student recruitment and retention activities throughout the academic year
Represent the University through professional organizations, conferences, outreach activities, or community partnerships related to mathematics and mathematics education
Perform other duties as assigned by the VPAA's office or department head in support of the University's Mission

Position Skills and Abilities:

Demonstrate a passion for teaching, mentoring, and contributing to a collaborative and innovative academic environment
Exhibit expertise in mathematics through completed coursework or qualified experience
Design and apply instructional strategies that actively engage students and promote deep conceptual understanding
Teach students effectively with a wide range of mathematical preparation and learning backgrounds
Communicate and collaborate clearly and effectively with students, staff, and faculty members
Provide timely, constructive feedback on assignments and maintain an active gradebook
Integrate appropriate instructional technologies and adapt to changes in educational practices and standards
Practice professional and collegial behavior, cultural competency, and inclusive approaches in all circumstances

Qualifications:

Graduate degree in Mathematics or a closely related field required; Doctoral degree preferred
Emphasis in statistics or applied mathematics preferred

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