About this role
Job Title: Assistant Professor of Mathematics Full or Part Time: Full time Hours: 40 Exempt: Yes Supervisory Org: Mathematical Sciences (PM) Job Description: JOB SUMMARY: The Department of Mathematical Sciences at Saginaw Valley State University invites a diverse pool of applicants to fill a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Mathematical Sciences position beginning Fall 2027. A successful candidate will teach a variety of courses for majors and non-majors. Participation in department, college, and university service, and the development of an active research program is expected. Involvement in undergraduate student research is encouraged. The Department of Mathematical Sciences offers majors in mathematics, applied mathematics and mathematics for teacher certification, and plays a critical role in supporting the university’s general education program. Department members are actively engaged in developing and implementing innovative teaching methodologies and are prominently involved in campus-wide initiatives. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Ph.D. or equivalent in mathematics, applied mathematics, statistics, or a related field is required by appointment or ABD status with a scheduled dissertation defense date. • Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodations. • Experience and ability to positively interact with all members of the campus community • Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodations. PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS:
• College-level teaching experience is preferred.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
• Duties are generally performed inside and not exposed to adverse conditions. • All work associated with this role must be performed within the state of Michigan. The above reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job. It shall not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements that may be inherent in the job. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.
Applicants must apply online at www.jobs.svsu.edu. Please include a cover letter, vita, contact information for three references, a photocopy of transcripts (an unofficial copy is sufficient), and statements regarding research and teaching. For questions, please contact William Vautaw, search chair, at wvautaw@svsu.edu
About SVSU:
Saginaw Valley State University is a comprehensive university with more than 100 programs of study for its roughly 7,000 students. Located on a suburban campus in Michigan’s Great Lakes Bay Region, SVSU is committed to a supportive and empowering environment for students, faculty and staff. SVSU has been named a “Great College to Work For” on nine separate occasions.
SVSU emphasizes undergraduate teaching and learning, and community-based research. SVSU has twice earned the Community Engagement classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, a distinction achieved by only 7 percent of U.S. colleges and universities. By their senior year, 84 percent of students have engaged with community employers and agencies in internships, field placements or some other component of their academic preparation.
SVSU is establishing itself as a leader in STEAM education for the Great Lakes Bay Region, partnering with businesses, foundations and school districts to improve students’ performance in math, science and the arts at the middle school, high school and university levels. SVSU is constructing the first university research facility on Lake Huron to improve public health and the economy in the Saginaw Bay watershed. More than 70 percent of SVSU freshmen live on campus in student housing that is rated No. 2 among all public universities in the U.S. SVSU fields 21 varsity sports at the NCAA Division II level. The average class size is 23 students. For more information, please visit our website, http://www.svsu.edu.