Full job description EMPLOYMENT TERMS: Full-time, non-tenure track position with optional summer
PRIMARY DUTY: The primary responsibility of this faculty member is teaching undergraduate mathematics courses using inclusive teaching practices that engage students from diverse backgrounds.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Effectively teach courses in mathematics, statistics, and/or related classes at the undergraduate level. Advise students in these areas Participate in service and student support activities Be willing to work as a team on teaching and department activities Perform other duties as assigned. REQUIREMENTS: Education: Master's degree in mathematics, statistics, mathematics education or related field and a minimum of 18 graduate hours of mathematics coursework.
Experience: Teaching experience in mathematics and/or statistics (including online teaching experience).
WORKING CONDITIONS: Collaborative academic environment in a Mathematics and Statistics Department at a regional, comprehensive university focused on student learning.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervise student employees as assigned.
EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS USED : Typical classroom and office equipment
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to complete classroom functions and lift up to 20 pounds
COMMUNITY: Northwest Missouri State University is located in Maryville, Missouri, a community of 12,000 with a diverse economy and a strong industrial base. Maryville is located 45 miles north of St. Joseph, Missouri, 90 miles north of Kansas City, Missouri, and 110 miles southeast of Omaha, Nebraska. For more information visit the city's website at
UNIVERSITY: With an enrollment of about 10,000 students, Northwest is a coeducational, primarily residential four-year university that offers a broad range of undergraduate and selected graduate programs on its Maryville campus as well as its Northwest-Kansas City location at the Northland Innovation Center and through Northwest Online.
Founded in 1905 and ranked by U.S. News and World Report among the top public regional universities in the Midwest, Northwest places a high emphasis on profession-based learning to help graduates get a jump start on their careers. Students have opportunities to build their résumés with experiences on campus in nearly every area of study, including the Horace Mann Laboratory School, National Public Radio affiliate KXCV, the R.T. Wright Farm, Mozingo Outdoor Education Recreation Area and Knacktive, a student-driven integrated digital marketing communications agency.
The University is a national model for student success and career placement. In addition, 97 percent of Northwest bachelor's degree earners and 99 percent of master's degree earners secure employment or continue their education within six months of graduation, according to the most recent data.
Furthermore, its vibrant and diverse learning community offers more than 150 student organizations, and textbooks and a laptop are included in tuition, which is among the lowest in the nation, saving students an estimated $6,800 over four years. Northwest also offers 1,200 student employment positions, allowing students to build professional skills through its internationally benchmarked student employment program. Designated the Missouri Arboretum, the Northwest campus was named one of the "50 Most Amazing University Botanical Gardens and Arboretums in the U.S."
For more information about Northwest and its performance, visit
APPLICATION DEADLINE: The search committee will begin review of applications immediately and continue until the position is filled.
DATE AVAILABLE: August 2024
TO APPLY: Please fill out a Northwest application online to reach our employment opportunities listing. You will also need to submit the application materials listed below in order for your application to be complete. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at or email for more information.
APPLICATION MATERIALS: Letter of application describing your teaching experience and suitability for this position, a statement of teaching philosophy, current resume, copies of teaching evaluation reports, copies of transcripts, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three current references
INQUIRIES FOR THE POSITION CAN BE MADE TO:
Dr. Brian Haile, Search Committee Chair
Northwest Missouri State University
Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Maryville, MO 64468
Email:
The Office of Human Resource prides itself in offering a full, competitive benefits package with providers, who we feel, will offer the best service possible to the employees. Full-time employees are offered Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Long-term Disability insurance options as well as retirement plans upon employment at the University. For more information on each of these topics, please contact the office of Human Resources at or via email at .
