Assistant Professor of Mathematics

Hood College; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 63,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Hood College in Frederick, Maryland invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Mathematics beginning August 2027. The role includes teaching 21 credits annually, advising students, serving on committees, and developing curriculum while conducting scholarly research.

We seek candidates with a PhD in mathematics, statistics, or a related field, demonstrated teaching experience, and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in a liberal arts setting.

Qualifications

• PhD in mathematics, applied mathematics, or statistics by appointment.
• Some college-level teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach 21 credits of undergraduate/graduate courses annually.
• Advise students and participate in department and college committees.
• Review and develop mathematics curriculum and assess program goals.
• Conduct scholarly research.

Skills

Teaching experience

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Communication skills

Student advising

Education

PhD in mathematics / statistics

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The Hood College Department of Mathematics invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning in August, 2027, under the general direction of the chair of the mathematics department.

The primary responsibilities include teaching (21 credits annually), advising students, serving on committees within the department and college, reviewing and developing curriculum in mathematics, and conducting scholarly research.

Essential Duties

Teaching 60%

• Teach 21 credits of undergraduate and/or graduate courses peracademic year (4-3 course load).
• Teach a broad range of courses, including general educationcourses, introductory statistics, courses for the mathematicsmajor, and possibly courses in Hood’s master’s degree programs inmathematics education.
• Use active learning, exploration, writing, and collaboration asteaching tools.
• Use mathematical and statistical software as teaching andlearning tools.
• Actively engage in the development and assessment of studentlearning to ensure that program goals and, where appropriate, corecurriculum goals are being achieved.
• Participate in ongoing professional development relevant toteaching.

Research/Scholarship 20%

• Be an active scholar and member of the mathematics Evidence ofscholarship may include presentations at conferences, publicationin peer-reviewed journals, and research with students.

Service 20%

• Serve on departmental and college-wide committees, as anacademic advisor, as a liaison with student groups, and atadmissions events and other college events during the academicyear.

Qualifications

We seek a candidate who values diversity, equity and inclusion in all that they do. Candidates must have strong organizational skills and a proven ability to work collaboratively with partners across campus in support of Hood College’s mission as a student-centered, liberal arts institution.

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and/or Experience Minimum Requirements/Qualifications

• D. or equivalent in mathematics, applied mathematics, orstatistics, completed by the time of appointment.
• Some experience teaching at the college level.

Technology Skills

Proficient in MS Office tools (Microsoft Word, Excel, andPowerPoint), e-mail and Internet. Ability to learn new applicationsquickly including organization-wide information systems anddepartment-specific software applications.

Language Skills

Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability toeffectively provide information and positively respond to questionsfrom both external and internal customers both in person and byphone. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Mathematical Skills

Proficient with statistical and financial concepts. Must have theability to apply those concepts to tracking, projections, goalsetting, and interpreting reports. Must be able to draw conclusionsfrom reports and make cost effective decisions regardingprograms.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a number ofconcrete variables in situations where only limited standardizationexists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished inwritten, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to workindependently and as a member of a group in developing andexecuting project plans. Ability to work in the theoretical arenaand apply logic as appropriate.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use fingers, hands, reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee is required to sit. The employee may occasionally be required to stand and lift and move up to twenty-five pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Work Environment

The work environment described here is representative of what an employee will encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level is usually moderate and could includeinteraction with other employees, students, the public, telephones,and other office equipment.

Compensation

The salary for this position ranges from $63,000 to $70,000 depending on circumstances including an applicant’s skills andqualifications, certain degrees and certifications, prior jobexperience, training, and other relevant factors. Additional compensation for work completed beyond the minimum contracted teaching load may be provided. Hood College has provided a compensation range representing its good faith estimate of what the College may pay for the position at the time of posting. The College may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. Hood College offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, and tuition benefits. Learn more about Hood College.

Hood College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, disability, religion, or age in recruitment, admission and access to, or treatment, or employment in its programs, services, benefits, or activities as required by applicable laws including Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and complies with the law regarding reasonable accommodation for disabled applicants and students. Inquiries about discrimination or reasonable accommodation should be referred to the Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator at Alumnae Hall, 401 Rosemont Avenue, Frederick, MD. 21701 (AD 308), [phone]. For complete information on Hood College’s nondiscrimination policy, please visit http://www.hood.edu/non-discrimination/.