Assistant Professor/ Instructor, Mathematics

Description

Pacific University achieves excellence and distinction by investing in exceptional people to think, care, create, and pursue justice in our world. We embrace discovery in a close and nurturing environment that leads to genuine transformation. Our community is diverse, sustainable, and dedicated to discovery and excellence in teaching, scholarship, and practice.

At Pacific University, we thrive in an extraordinary environment, surrounded by the beauty of the great Pacific Northwest, with campus locations in Forest Grove, Hillsboro, and  Eugene. We humbly acknowledge and thank the original caretakers of the lands on which we live, work, teach, and acquire and share knowledge.

Visiting Assistant Professor/Instructor of Mathematics.

Pacific University’s Department of Mathematics, Computer Science, and Data Science has an opening for a one-year, full-time teaching position starting Fall 2025 on the Forest Grove, Oregon campus. The teaching load for the full-time position is either 20 credits (5 courses) or 24 credits (6 courses) across the fall and spring semesters. Faculty contracts begin in August 2025. This position is eligible for benefits (https://www.pacificu.edu/about/directory/finance-administration/human-resources/benefits).

Pacific University is an independent, comprehensive university in Forest Grove, Oregon (about 25 miles west of Portland). The Department of Mathematics, Computer Science, and Data Science is part of the College of Arts and Sciences (ca. 1800 students), a liberal arts undergraduate college where faculty and staff are committed to an intimate, personalized education.

Qualifications

Requirements include a Masters in mathematics or closely related field, with teaching experience at the college level.

Application materials

Please upload application materials through PayCom:

• a cover letter that addresses (1) your preparation to teach at Pacific; (2) specific experience teaching college level courses; (3) a brief description of your experience working with undergraduates
• a CV
• a brief teaching statement that addresses your approach(es) to teaching
• unofficial graduate transcripts
• names and contact information for three references who can address your teaching experience and potential for this position

Please combine all application materials into a single file (.pdf), in the order listed above, with the following designation: Last name_First name_Mathematics 25-26. (Transcripts may be separate files, if needed.)

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Contact Dr. Michael Boardman (boardman@pacificu.edu) with questions.

At Pacific University, we are dedicated to offering experiences that are authentic, holistic, equity-minded, and responsive. Our communal success rests on the recognition that complex problems and effective solutions are best approached by teams with a variety of diverse perspectives. and life experiences. As we continue to develop our equity practices, we actively promote access to opportunities and equitable pay for all employees.

We, who make up Pacific University, aspire to become a community of purpose where everyone is enabled to be wholly and comfortably who they are; accountable for inclusive behaviors and practices; built on trust, civility, care, openness, and honest conversations often around critical subjects. We know that these values are critical to prepare for a global world with complex problems, through an asset-based mindset so that every one is afforded an opportunity to succeed. We believe in fostering a workplace where every employee is respected, their contributions are valued, and they are provided opportunities to succeed.

Compensation and Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for qualifying employees. Current benefits include:

• Generous paid time off (for vacation, holidays—including winter break—and sick leave)
• Medical coverage with alternative care options (with in-network services covered at 100% after payroll deduction)
• Comprehensive dental and vision plans
• Annual 9% retirement contribution after one year of service with no match required
• Free mental health appointments
• Tuition remission for employees and their dependent child(ren) who meet eligibility requirements
• Employer-paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance
• On-campus benefits, including free access to our sports facility and library
• Discounts on campus food, bookstore purchases, clinic services, and outdoor program gear rentals (including kayaks, snowshoes, and bikes)

Equal Opportunity Employment:

Pacific University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to complying with all applicable laws, including those concerning employment and workplace policies. We are committed to fostering a non-discriminatory and inclusive work environment. We are proud to encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from historically underrepresented groups.

Notice of Nondiscrimination Policy:

Pacific University makes all employment decisions without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion or religious creed, disability, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. Applicable laws include, but are not limited to, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Questions or complaints may be directed to the Vice President for Academic Affairs at 2043 College Way, Forest Grove, OR 97116 or via email at provost@pacificu.edu.

Offers of employment at Pacific University are contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States.