Impactful Mathematics Faculty – Full-Time

Workable; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Workable is seeking a full-time Mathematics faculty member to teach foundational courses, including calculus and statistics, while shaping curriculum and advancing innovative math education. The role emphasizes student mentoring, collaboration, and active service to campus initiatives.

The successful candidate should bring energy and creativity to engage diverse learners, participate in department governance, and contribute to interdisciplinary collaboration across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate a passion for teaching, mentoring, and contributing to a collaborative and innovative academic environment.
• Exhibit expertise in mathematics through completed coursework or qualified experience.
• Design and apply instructional strategies that actively engage students and promote deep conceptual understanding.
• Teach students effectively with a wide range of mathematical preparation and learning backgrounds.
• Communicate and collaborate clearly and effectively with students, staff, and faculty members.
• Provide timely, constructive feedback on assignments and maintain an active gradebook.
• Integrate appropriate instructional technologies and adapt to changes in educational practices and standards.
• Practice professional and collegial behavior, cultural competency, and inclusive approaches in all circumstances.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a full-time teaching load of 24 credit hours per academic year in collaboration with the department and VPAA.
• Participate in regular assessment and evaluation to foster pedagogical growth.
• Design and deliver engaging, student-centered learning experiences.
• Foster problem solving, critical thinking, and analytical reasoning for real-world contexts.
• Support students outside the classroom through office hours and mentoring in undergraduate research, internships, and experiential learning.
• Pursue an active scholarly or creative agenda and share outcomes through publications or presentations.
• Build and maintain a professional portfolio for advancement in rank and tenure.
• Participate in campus professional development opportunities.
• Serve on department and university committees and assist in recruitment and retention efforts.

Skills

Teaching passion

Mentoring

Student-centered

Communication

Assessment design

Tech integration

Collaborative

Inclusive pedagogy

Education

Graduate degree in Mathematics or closely related field

Doctoral degree preferred

Emphasis in statistics or applied mathematics preferred

Job description

Workable is seeking a full-time Mathematics faculty member to teach foundational courses, including calculus and statistics, while shaping curriculum and advancing innovative math education. The role emphasizes student mentoring, collaboration, and active service to campus initiatives.

The successful candidate should bring energy and creativity to engage diverse learners, participate in department governance, and contribute to interdisciplinary collaboration across disciplines.