Assistant Teaching Professor of Engineering Mathematics

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Elizabethtown (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Elizabethtown College invites applications for a full-time Assistant Teaching Professor of Engineering Mathematics. The role supports an Applied Calculus sequence and emphasizes modeling-based, student-centered approaches aligned with engineering contexts.

The position seeks an educator with strong mathematics education background and a collaborative teaching culture that values active learning and mastery-based assessment. In-person, teaching-focused roles are expected.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher with focus in Mathematics Education or Engineering Education.
• Experience teaching pre-calculus and calculus for Engineering majors.
• Formal graduate training in mathematics education research or engineering education research.
• Demonstrated use of active learning or mastery-based teaching practices; experience assessing mathematics curricula.

Responsibilities

• Teach approximately 16 contact hours per week across Applied Calculus sequences.
• Lead coordination and continual improvement of course content and assessment in Applied Calculus.
• Possibly teach additional courses aligned with elementary and secondary mathematics education.
• Engage in departmental, school, and institutional service and professional development.

Skills

Active learning

Mastery-based teaching

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Student-centered instruction

Mathematics education research

Education

Master’s in Mathematics Education or Engineering Education

ABD/Ed.D./Ph.D. preferred

Tools

Excel

MATLAB

Job description

Elizabethtown College invites applications for a full-time Assistant Teaching Professor of Engineering Mathematics within the School of Engineering and Computer Science, beginning January or August 2027. This is a teaching-focused position supporting an Applied Calculus sequence, the foundational mathematics experience for Engineering and Computer Science students. This position will teach in-person classes.

We seek an innovative and engaging educator with a strong background in mathematics education and student learning in quantitative disciplines, who is prepared to deliver calculus through applied, modeling-based, and student-centered approaches aligned with engineering and computing contexts. The ideal candidate will contribute to a collaborative teaching culture that emphasizes active learning, mastery-based assessment, and real‑world application of mathematics.

The School of Engineering and Computer Science offers an ABET-accredited multidisciplinary Engineering program and is nationally recognized for its mastery-based pedagogy and active engagement with the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) and the Kern Entrepreneurial Engineering Network (KEEN).

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher (ABD, Ed.D. or Ph.D. preferred) with focus in Mathematics Education or Engineering Education
• Experience teaching pre‑calculus and calculus for Engineering majors.
• Formal graduate training in mathematics education research or engineering education research.
• Demonstrated use of active learning or mastery-based teaching practices.Experience assessing mathematics curricula and instructional techniques.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills and ability to collaborate across disciplines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate mathematics, particularly pre‑calculus, Calculus I, and Calculus II, with an emphasis on student learning, conceptual understanding, and applied problem solving.
• Experience incorporating modeling, computational tools (e.g., Excel, MATLAB), or real‑world applications into mathematics instruction.
• Engagement with KEEN (Kern Entrepreneurial Engineering Network)
• Experience supporting diverse learners and improving student persistence in STEM pathways.
• Familiarity with assessment of gateway mathematics courses.

Teaching Responsibilities

• Instruction of approximately 16 contact hours per week, including multiple sections of first- and second-year Applied Calculus.
• Primary responsibility for teaching the Applied Calculus sequence.
• Coordination and continuous improvement of course content, instructional practices, and assessment within the Applied Calculus sequence.
• Potential to teach other courses aligned with elementary and secondary mathematics education.

Additional Responsibilities

• Participation in Departmental, School, and institutional service, including shared governance and student recruitment activities.
• Contribution to ECS’s collaborative and innovative teaching culture.
• Ongoing engagement in professional development related to mathematics education and student learning in STEM.

Application Instructions

All applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, a statement of teaching philosophy, and contact information for three references.

• The cover letter (1–2 pages) should detail your specific interest in being a member of the Elizabethtown College community and discuss the unique values you would add to our educational experiences.
• The teaching statement (3 pages maximum) should detail a philosophy of teaching and emphasize strategies you will use to engage and support students.
• Three references will be contacted by Elizabethtown College.

Salary and benefits will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Please note, due to the nature of this position, Elizabethtown College is not sponsoring visas for this position and will only consider US workers.

Also, due to payroll tax limitations Elizabethtown College can only employ residents residing in one of the following states: Maryland, Maine, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Virginia.