Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Mathematics

Benedictine College • Atchison, KS

42d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Mathematics to begin August 2027. The candidate should have a Ph.D. or Master’s degree in Mathematics, Mathematics Education, or a closely related field. A Ph.D. is preferred, but candidates with a Master’s degree and relevant professional or teaching experience are encouraged to apply. We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise or experience in mathematics education and a strong commitment to preparing future teachers. The successful candidate will contribute broadly to the Mathematics program while playing a significant role in courses and programs that support elementary, middle-level, and secondary mathematics educators. The application deadline is November 6, 2026. 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 full-time undergraduate enrollment of approximately 2200 students and is a mission-centered 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 the context of the mission described above.

Requirements

• 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 college’s Catholic, Benedictine, liberal arts, residential identity.
• A Ph.D. or Master’s degree in Mathematics, Mathematics Education, or a closely related field, or a Master’s degree in such a field with ample college-level teaching experience.

Nice To Haves

• Ph.D. is preferred.
• Candidates with a Master’s degree and relevant professional or teaching experience are encouraged to apply.
• Expertise or experience in mathematics education.
• Strong commitment to preparing future teachers.
• Preference may be given to candidates with relevant college-level teaching experience, experience in mathematics teacher preparation, and/or demonstrated potential.
• Preference may be given to those qualified applicants who also have K-12 teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Primary responsibility is undergraduate teaching in Mathematics.
• A typical teaching load is 12 credit hours per semester, generally consisting of three to four courses.
• Prepared to teach courses across the Mathematics curriculum according to their background and departmental needs, with particular responsibility for courses supporting students preparing to become teachers.
• Expected to teach elementary math content courses: MATH-1110 Mathematics for Elem Teachers I and MATH-1120 Mathematics for Elem Teachers II.
• Expected to teach courses supporting the Mathematics and Secondary Education program such as MATH-1130 Math for Middle School Teachers and a methods course: MATH-4457 Secondary School Math Curr & Materials.
• Typically also teach other mathematics courses, which may include MATH-1220 Intro Stats.
• Work collaboratively with faculty in Mathematics and the School of Education to support and strengthen mathematics teacher preparation.
• Help ensure that the mathematics education curriculum remains aligned with applicable Kansas educator preparation and licensure standards.
• Maintain appropriate documentation and curricular alignment.
• Participate as needed in program review and assessment.
• Maintain appropriate scholarly or professional activity.
• Regularly mentor mathematics and mathematics education majors performing research toward the end of their program.
• Advising students.
• Service to the department, College, and broader community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level