Mathematics & Statistics Faculty

Calvin University•Grand Rapids, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Calvin University invites applications for a full-time regular (tenure-track or professor of practice) faculty member to join the Mathematics and Statistics Department to teach lower- and upper-level courses in applied mathematics, statistics, or data science beginning as early as August 2027. Candidates at all levels of experience will be considered. The university seeks applicants with vibrant Christian faith who are dedicated to integration of that faith with their field of study. Candidates are expected to demonstrate excellence in teaching at the undergraduate level and have an active stream of relevant research and publications. The university will prioritize candidates with broad interdisciplinary interests, demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, ability to integrate questions of meaning, significance, and ethics into all course content, and deep commitment to engaging students beyond the classroom.

Requirements

Hold a PhD in mathematics, statistics, data science, or a related field.
Master's degree in mathematics, statistics, or data science and five years of relevant experience will also be considered.
Demonstrate excellence in teaching at the undergraduate level.
Have an active stream of relevant research and publications.
Commitment to the educational mission of Calvin as a Christian liberal arts university affiliated with the Christian Reformed Church.
A commitment to the Christian faith and to the integration of faith, learning, and student development.

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching using a variety of methods and instructional technology.
Broad interdisciplinary interests.
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Ability to integrate questions of meaning, significance, and ethics into all course content.
Deep commitment to engaging students beyond the classroom.
Experience and interests that support the programs in statistics and data science.

Responsibilities

Teach 24 semester hours per academic year.
Grow in Reformed Christian commitment.
Pursue an active scholarly agenda or an active professional practice.
Teach effectively.
Serve the university, department, students, and the wider community.
Affirm commitment to the educational mission of Calvin University as a Christian liberal arts university in the Reformed tradition, affiliated with the Christian Reformed Church.
Demonstrate awareness and commitment to effectively establishing relationships and positive communication across multiple dimensions of diversity including, but not limited to, race, gender, physical limitations, class, or religious perspectives.