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Job Summary:

Job Description:

This position requires teaching face to face classes and teaching across our campus locations. We welcome candidates from a variety of disciplines within the mathematical sciences. We will prioritize applications that show potential for excellence in research mentoring of undergraduate and graduate (Masters) students as well as demonstrated excellence in teaching.  The successful candidate will have expertise that complements our diverse teaching and research interests (statistics, actuarial science, teacher education, innovative STEM pedagogy, and pure and applied mathematics, including mathematical and statistical modeling) and will be excited to work in cross-disciplinary collaborations in STEM, social sciences, and/or teacher education.

Minimal Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in Mathematics or a closely related field, earned by August 2027.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching, including knowledge of best practices in mathematics pedagogy.
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in research mentoring of undergraduate and graduate (Masters) mathematics students.
• Commitment to supporting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive pipeline of mathematics students into their chosen careers.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Interest in productive collaboration across disciplines that complement the current research interests of NEIU faculty.
• Experience teaching and mentoring students from diverse socio-economic, cultural, and academic backgrounds, especially first-generation students.
• A strong research portfolio of peer-reviewed publications, including work with students.
• Experience leading or coordinating student research projects.

NEIU will consider applications from individuals who have valid work authorization in the United States (including those holding valid F-1 and H-1B status) and who currently reside in and are physically within the United States. The University is unable to consider applications from any individual who is outside of the United States and will require consular processing to obtain an H-1B visa.

Application Materials: Applicants should submit:

• A letter of application addressing responses to the required and preferred qualifications of the position.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Graduate transcripts.
• Statement of teaching philosophy.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness, if available.
• Research statement describing the candidate's research and/or creative interests.
• One or two samples of scholarly writing or publications.
• Three letters of reference which contain reference's contact information, with at least one letter of reference addressing teaching effectiveness.

This position requires a background check.

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Salary Range

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Benefits

University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits. These benefits are administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Service (CMS). Please visit our Employee Benefits page to learn more about our comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision benefits, sick and vacation days, and participation in the State Universities Retirement System.

Northeastern Illinois University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and invites applications from Women, Minorities, Veterans and Persons with Disabilities, as well as other qualified individuals. Northeastern Illinois University's positions are contingent upon the University's receipt of its State of Illinois appropriation.