What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor, Mathematics position at Aquinas College?
Aquinas College is accepting applications for an Assistant Professor for Mathematics
Aquinas College, located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, an inclusive educational community rooted in the Catholic Dominican tradition, provides a liberal arts education with a global perspective, emphasizing career preparation focused on leadership, service to others, and a lifelong passion for learning. Aquinas offers an inclusive and welcoming environment. Aquinas College is committed to recruiting talented and diverse faculty and staff who are capable of exposing its students to a wide range of cultures and perspectives and whose presence on the campus will enhance the diversity of the community in which the College resides.
Aquinas College, located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, an inclusive educational community rooted in the Catholic Dominican tradition, provides a liberal arts education with a global perspective, emphasizing career preparation focused on leadership, service to others, and a lifelong passion for learning. Aquinas offers an inclusive and welcoming environment. Aquinas College is committed to recruiting talented and diverse faculty and staff who are capable of exposing its students to a wide range of cultures and perspectives and whose presence on the campus will enhance the diversity of the community in which the College resides.
Teaching:
The Department of Mathematics and Data Science at Aquinas College is seeking applicants for a full-time tenure-track faculty position to begin in August 2025. The ideal candidate would be committed to excellence in undergraduate teaching and would be able and willing to teach introductory mathematics courses and courses for mathematics majors. The standard teaching load is three 4-credit courses per semester. Candidates will also be expected to engage in scholarly pursuits, academic advising, student development, and service to the College.
Student advising and recruitment:
Advise undergraduates and participate in the recruitment of qualified students.
Scholarship:
Develop and maintain a program of research and scholarship that engages undergraduates.
Qualifications:
Preference will be given to applicants who are qualified to teach geometry, although those with a PhD specializing in any field of mathematics are encouraged to apply.
Aquinas College offers an excellent benefits package that includes affordable medical, dental, and vision plans, generous paid vacation each year, 16 paid holidays, paid sick time and short-term disability, and college-paid life and AD&D insurance. Additionally, Aquinas employees and their dependents are eligible for free tuition at Aquinas after one year of full-time employment.
Aquinas College has a long-standing commitment to equal opportunity and a work environment which is free of unlawful harassment or discrimination. Aquinas College provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran or active duty military status, familial status, height, weight, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable law.
