What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructor of Developmental Mathematics position at BUENA VISTA UNIVERSITY?
The School of Science at Buena Vista University seeks applicants for an Instructor of Developmental Mathematics position focusing on developmental mathematics, with duties to begin in August 2025. We seek an energetic individual who will provide institutional leadership in designing and delivering an effective and innovative program for college students who arrive with academic deficiencies in the area of mathematics. The successful candidate will teach 24 credits (6-8 course sections) per year in the areas of pre-algebra, algebra, and potentially a foundational mathematics course for the general education program. This is a 10-month faculty appointment, with summers off. A master's degree or 18 graduate credits earned in a relevant field is required. Experience teaching pre-algebra or algebra preferred.
This position is not eligible for an employer-sponsored visa and all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Review of applications will begin immediately until the position is filled. Please submit your electronic application including a letter of application, graduate school transcripts (photocopies acceptable but official copies required for appointment), teaching evaluation summaries, teaching philosophy statement, and current vita with the names of 4-6 references (including title, address, e-mail address, and telephone number). If needed, supporting application materials can be sent to humanresources@bvu.edu.
A background check will be conducted on the final candidate. Buena Vista University is an EOE/ADA/Smoke-Free Employer.
Buena Vista University’s main 60-acre campus is situated on the shores of beautiful Storm Lake, a 3,200-acre natural lake located in northwest Iowa. One of Iowa's premier vacation spots, it hosts an array of retail shopping, dining, and professional services, and a vibrant arts and multicultural environment. Storm Lake has an active and energetic business community, with a healthy mixture ranging from small businesses to multinational food processing and agribusinesses. Most importantly, Storm Lake residents enjoy a relatively low cost of living and a high quality of life.
