Description

The Department of Mathematics at Creighton University invites applications for a full-time, tenure track Assistant Professor specializing in Mathematics or Statistics. We seek individuals committed to being outstanding teacher-scholars within a primarily undergraduate-serving college. The successful applicant will teach a 3-3 course load (including both foundational mathematics/statistics courses and advanced courses in their sub-discipline) while developing an active, independent research program involving undergraduates. Classes in the math department typically number fewer than 25 students and have grader/TA support. It is also common for faculty members to teach more than one section of the same course in a given semester.

Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in Mathematics or Statistics (or a closely related field) is required to be in hand by the beginning of the contract
• Ability to foster student learning, development, and decision making in support of their goals, success, wellness, and needs 
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop rapport quickly and effectively with a diversity of populations 
• Empathy and compassion for the experiences of others

Application Instructions

Candidates should submit their application through Interfolio. When prompted please upload the following:

• Cover letter including candidate’s potential contributions to Creighton’s mission (https://www.creighton.edu/about/mission-history)
• Current curriculum vitae
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Research Statement
• At least three letters of recommendation, at least one of which should speak to the candidate’s teaching ability 

If a candidate is called for an interview, they will be required to provide:

• Original academic transcripts from all institutions of higher education attended (photocopies acceptable during initial application process)

Review of completed applications will begin Nov. 15^th, 2024 and continue until the position is filled. For further information, please visit https://www.creighton.edu/arts-sciences/math/. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Dr. Pennington, Chair of the Department of Mathematics (nathanpennington@creighton.edu). For questions or issues submitting your application or materials, please don’t hesitate to contact HR@creighton.edu.  

About Creighton

At Creighton, we offer meaningful work driven by a 475-yearold Jesuit tradition committed to social justice and serving others. Through this tradition, we push the boundaries on innovation. We pursue new knowledge for the betterment of society. We seek to improve our world through Catholic and Jesuit values.

Omaha is a diverse community of 850,000 with four Fortune-500 companies, an active sports scene, and a vibrant arts community. Recent Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College rankings recognized Creighton University among the top 20% of institutions in its survey and among the Top 10 big-city colleges in the Midwest. Creighton University also ranks in the top third of National Universities in U.S. News & World Report’s and was previously recognized for 16 years in a row as No. 1 among Best Regional Universities – Midwest. Over the past 17 years, Creighton is the No. 1 Goldwater-producing Catholic university in the country and in the top 20 of private universities producing Goldwater Scholars over the past decade. 

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