What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor - Mathematics position at Niagara University?
Niagara University is a liberal arts university, steeped in the Vincentian and Catholic traditions, with a total enrollment of nearly 4,300 students. Located just a few miles away from one of the world's premier tourism destinations, Niagara Falls, the university occupies a lovely campus overlooking the Niagara River gorge. Its close proximity to major cultural and business centers in Niagara Falls, Buffalo, and Toronto as well as the award-winning Niagara Wine Trail and several nearby cultural destinations make Niagara University an ideal place to work and live. If you'd like to know more, be sure to check out all of the NU Facts.
The Department of Mathematics at Niagara University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position to begin Fall 2025. We seek candidates who are committed to excellence in undergraduate teaching and who have an active and ongoing research program. A Ph.D. in mathematics or a closely related field by the position start date is required. Applications are welcome from those specializing in any area of mathematics, but preference may be given to candidates able to support our actuarial science program.
The teaching load is 18 credit hours per academic year (an average of 9 credit hours per semester), including both service courses such as calculus and introductory statistics and upper-level courses for majors. The successful candidate will also be expected to participate in mentoring undergraduate students beyond the classroom, and applicants are encouraged to describe particular interests in this regard.
Applications should be submitted through ApplicantPro. A complete application includes a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a teaching statement, a research statement, and four letters of recommendation, at least one of which addresses teaching. Review of applications will begin December 20, 2024, and continue until the position is filled. Questions may be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Joel Louwsma, at jlouwsma@niagara.edu.
The Department of Mathematics, part of the College of Arts and Sciences, offers majors in mathematics and actuarial science and minors in mathematics, statistics, and actuarial science. Students in mathematics education programs take many of our upper-level courses, and we teach students from across the university in our service courses. In recent years, a number of our students have completed honors theses, conducted research with faculty, participated in REUs or internships, and/or presented at conferences.
Niagara University is a liberal arts university, steeped in the Vincentian and Catholic traditions, with a total enrollment of nearly 4,300 students. Located just a few miles away from one of the world's premier tourism destinations, Niagara Falls, the university occupies a lovely campus overlooking the Niagara River gorge. Its close proximity to major cultural and business centers in Niagara Falls, Buffalo, and Toronto as well as the award-winning Niagara Wine Trail and several nearby cultural destinations make Niagara University an ideal place to work and live.
Niagara University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Consistent with our Catholic mission, Niagara University is committed to providing employment and educational opportunities and will not discriminate on the basis of race, age, sex (gender), national origin, religious preference, sexual orientation, predisposing genetic characteristic, status as veteran or disability. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Salary : $60,000 - $65,000
