Assistant Professor of Mathematics

Concordia University Texas • Austin, TX

27d • Onsite

About The Position

Concordia University Texas is a Lutheran liberal arts university committed to student-centered learning for students of all backgrounds. Faculty are expected to be committed to excellent pedagogy, approach teaching and learning in a student-centered way, and prioritize both Christian faith and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. As an Assistant Professor, this position involves employing best practices in teaching, staying current in the discipline, furthering the university's mission in and out of the classroom, mentoring students effectively, and embodying the qualities of Christian Faculty. This role requires working well with colleagues and administration, and demonstrating loyalty, discretion, and integrity. The position has a total Load Weight Credit (LWC) requirement of 30 LWC, broken down into teaching (24 LWC), and scholarship/service (6 LWC). Teaching assignments include preparation of live course shells in the LMS, regular review and feedback of assignments, and timely submission of grades. Scholarship activities include professional development and ongoing research, while service activities encompass committee participation, leadership roles, student engagement, and contributions to university goals. Faculty are expected to attend various university meetings and events, and regular attendance at Campus Worship is strongly encouraged.

Requirements

• Academically qualified to teach Mathematics courses.
• A Master’s degree in Mathematics is required.
• Be committed to teaching at a Lutheran university and from a distinctly Christian lens.
• Active participation in a Christian church is required.
• Ability to articulate and model the Concordia University Texas mission, vision, and values.
• Commitment to encouraging and supporting diversity, inclusion, and equity.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Nice To Haves

• A terminal degree (PhD) in the area of Mathematics is preferred.
• In a Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod church preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach 24 LWC per academic year, which can be split between Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters. Any teaching assignments above this amount will be considered overload and compensated accordingly.
• Prepare live course shells in the LMS.
• Provide regular review and feedback of assignments recorded in the LMS.
• Submit success checks and grades by the required deadlines.
• Engage in scholarship and service activities totaling 6 LWC annually (approximately 312 clock hours split equally between these activities).
• Track scholarship and service hours and report them in the annual Individual Performance and Growth Plan.
• Attend or participate in department, school, college, and University meetings, recruitment activities, opening service, Embark, Professional Development Days, and all commencement ceremonies unless excused by the Dean of Teaching & Learning.
• Regular attendance at Campus Worship is strongly encouraged, as is attendance at other student events such as theater performances, choir concerts, athletic contests and the like.

What This Job Offers

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