Tenure Track in Mathematics

Taylor University • Upland, CA

72d

About The Position

Taylor University is seeking applications and nominations of distinguished candidates to teach in the Department of Mathematics. This is a tenure-track position beginning August 2026. Appointment of rank and salary are dependent upon qualifications and experience. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. This position is primarily responsible to: [note: this is not an exhaustive list of tasks, but a summary of responsibilities] Testify to personal experience of salvation in Jesus Christ, affirm belief in the University's Statement of Faith, abide by and practice our Life Together Covenant, and both personally agree with and support the Foundational Documents of Taylor University. The appointee will teach a variety of foundational level mathematics courses as well as courses connected to departmental programs in Mathematics, Mathematics Education, and Data Science. The candidate should be comfortable with creative pedagogy with an emphasis on group work and problem solving. The successful candidate will be expected to develop and maintain an active program of research and scholarship, including faculty-mentored student scholarship. Participation in student advising, faculty governance responsibilities, membership in professional societies, and professional service is expected. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Candidates should have an earned doctorate in Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Statistics, Data Science, or a related field. ABD will be considered, as will a Master's, with the expectation that a Doctoral degree is earned before tenure is decided.
• Excellence in teaching is essential, including integration of faith into the classroom.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• Mission and departmental fit are of primary importance.

Nice To Haves

• Preference will be given to candidates with extensive face-to-face teaching.
• Preference for candidates for Mathematics Education will be given to those with experience in K-12 education.
• Preference for candidates for Data Science will be given to those with experience in data analytics in a ministry or industry.

Responsibilities

• Testify to personal experience of salvation in Jesus Christ, affirm belief in the University's Statement of Faith, abide by and practice our Life Together Covenant, and both personally agree with and support the Foundational Documents of Taylor University.
• Teach a variety of foundational level mathematics courses as well as courses connected to departmental programs in Mathematics, Mathematics Education, and Data Science.
• Be comfortable with creative pedagogy with an emphasis on group work and problem solving.
• Develop and maintain an active program of research and scholarship, including faculty-mentored student scholarship.
• Participate in student advising, faculty governance responsibilities, membership in professional societies, and professional service.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree