Assistant/Associate Professor of Mathematics

Fisk University; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Fisk University invites applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor in Mathematics to advance curriculum innovation, scholarship, and academic service within a nurturing liberal arts environment. The candidate will teach courses across undergraduate levels and contribute to developing research opportunities for students.

We value interdisciplinary teaching, community engagement, and service on university committees.

Qualifications

• PhD in Mathematics or closely related field required.
• Prior teaching experience strongly preferred.
• Commitment to liberal arts education and community service.

Responsibilities

• Teach introductory and upper-division courses (12 credit hours per semester).
• Deliver undergraduate-level teaching with excellence.
• Support liberal arts advancement and engage in scholarly research with undergraduates.
• Participate in faculty governance and campus service.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum innovation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Undergraduate research mentorship

Education

PhD in Mathematics

Job description

Overview

Fisk University is seeking an Assistant or Associate Professor-level position in Mathematics that will provide an excellent opportunity for an academic career based on curriculum innovation, scholarship, and academic service. The successful candidate will ensure that students meet high academic standards while providing a nurturing and learner-centered environment in the classroom. The individual should have demonstrated experience and expertise in curriculum innovation, interdisciplinary studies, and innovative teaching strategies. Teaching and scholarly excellence in the areas of specialty will be a high priority. Additionally, the individual is strongly urged to integrate instruction with research and community service. The individual should be able to work productively with students and colleagues of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. Service on University committees and contribution to the development of the University’s Mission and Vision is required. The department faculty members have successfully obtained several federally funded research grants (NSF/NIH) and the individual will have opportunities to establish a funded research program.

Responsibilities

• Primary responsibilities include teaching introductory and upper-division courses (12 credit hours per semester).
• Excellence in teaching at the undergraduate level is essential.
• Understanding, support, and willingness to participate in the advancement of the liberal arts is required.
• An active scholarly research agenda that is open to participation of undergraduate students is expected.

Secondary Functions

• Participation in the Faculty Assembly, University service as an academic advisor, and engagement in activities that generate professional development leading to demonstrated achievement and other mandatory campus events.

Qualifications

• Education: A Ph.D. in Mathematics or a closely related field (or in Mathematics).
• Experience: None required, but prior teaching experience strongly preferred.
• Licenses or Certificates: None.

Additional Requirements

• A background and/or credit check will be required of the successful applicant.
• An official transcript (if applicable) and names, addresses and phone numbers of three (3) references will be required of the successful applicant.