Assistant Professor- Mathematics

NEIU•Chicago, IL

2d•$65,000 - $68,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Mathematics Department of Northeastern Illinois University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning in August 2027. The position requires teaching face-to-face classes across the university’s campus locations. Candidates from a variety of mathematical sciences disciplines are welcome. The department prioritizes candidates with potential for excellence in research mentoring of undergraduate and master’s students and demonstrated excellence in teaching. The successful candidate’s expertise should complement the department’s interests in statistics, actuarial science, teacher education, innovative STEM pedagogy, and pure and applied mathematics, including mathematical and statistical modeling. The candidate should be interested in cross-disciplinary collaboration in STEM, the social sciences, and/or teacher education. The role requires a doctoral degree in Mathematics or a closely related field, earned by August 2027, excellence in teaching and mathematics pedagogy, potential for research mentoring, and commitment to supporting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive pipeline of mathematics students. Preferred qualifications include collaborative interests, experience teaching and mentoring students from diverse backgrounds, a strong research portfolio, and experience coordinating student research projects. Applicants must currently reside in and be physically present in the United States and have valid U.S. work authorization. The position requires a background check. Applicants should submit a letter addressing the qualifications, curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts, teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching effectiveness if available, research statement, one or two scholarly writing or publication samples, and three reference letters with contact information, including at least one addressing teaching effectiveness.

Requirements

Doctoral degree in Mathematics or a closely related field, earned by August 2027.
Demonstrated excellence in teaching, including knowledge of best practices in mathematics pedagogy.
Demonstrated potential for excellence in research mentoring of undergraduate and graduate (master’s) mathematics students.
Commitment to supporting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive pipeline of mathematics students into their chosen careers.
Valid work authorization in the United States and current residence and physical presence in the United States.
Ability to complete a background check.

Nice To Haves

Interest in productive collaboration across disciplines that complement the current research interests of NEIU faculty.
Experience teaching and mentoring students from diverse socio-economic, cultural, and academic backgrounds, especially first-generation students.
A strong research portfolio of peer-reviewed publications, including work with students.
Experience leading or coordinating student research projects.

Responsibilities

Teach face-to-face classes across the university’s campus locations.
Mentor undergraduate and master’s mathematics students in research.
Contribute to cross-disciplinary collaborations in STEM, the social sciences, and/or teacher education.
Support a diverse, equitable, and inclusive pipeline of mathematics students into their chosen careers.