Job description
Richmond, IN
Appointment Status: Tenure Track
Department: IU East Natural Science & Mathematics
Location
East
Position Summary
IU East At A Glance Indiana University East, a regional campus of Indiana University, offers residents of eastern Indiana, western Ohio and beyond a broad range of bachelor’s degrees, selected master’s degrees, and certificates through its traditional main campus in Richmond, off-campus sites, and online program options. Learn more about IU East. Indiana University East challenges students to grow intellectually and personally in a supportive and scholarly environment where faculty teaching skills and participation in the creation and dissemination of new knowledge and artistic work enhance learning opportunities for all.Indiana University East values a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and intellectual perspectives among its faculty, staff, and students. The campus is dedicated to being a strong partner in enhancing the educational, cultural, and economic development of the region it serves through community and civic engagement.Job DescriptionIndiana University East, Richmond, IN, invites applications one full-time faculty position in Mathematics commencing August 1, 2026. This is a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level. Candidates should be “teacher scholars”, demonstrating a strong commitment to excel in teaching and should maintain an active research agenda appropriate for a regional university. Online delivery of programs is an important aspect of IU East’s enrollment strategy and preference will be given to candidates with experience in online education. The department’s flagship program is the fully online B.S. degree in mathematics, which serves over 300 students worldwide. The department also offers to smaller undergraduate programs in Actuarial Sciences and Applied Statistics, and a graduate certificate in Mathematics, an M.A.T. in Mathematics and an M.S. in Actuarial Sciences, all of which are also fully online. The ideal candidate will be a generalist and will have a strong desire to teach in the online setting, as well as foster a sense of community and engagement with mathematics majors in our online program, possibly to include undergraduate research. Teaching assignments will be selected based on the successful candidate’s strengths and academic preparation, to include Calculus, Linear Algebra, and other courses at the junior and senior level in mathematics. While online teaching is an essential aspect of our programs, regular presence on campus is important to our mission, and is therefore expected.Characteristic Duties and ResponsibilitiesAll faculty are expected to perform duties in teaching and service. These include:
- Teach and develop courses across mathematics, particularly for the online programs in the mathematical sciences. However, teaching assignments may also be face-to-face, and may include service courses (statistics, finite mathematics) or other lower- level courses, depending on interest, qualifications, and departmental needs.
- Develop classes for online delivery and aid in the expansion of the Mathematics online degree program and/or coordinate programming at the introductory level to improve course completion rates.
- Communicate subject matter clearly, correctly and effectively. Use methods, materials, and technology appropriate to the subject matter.
- Manage the learning environment through accurate record-keeping, timely submission of grades and other reports, and enforcement of school and campus academic policies.
- Collect assessment data and participate in departmental strategies to improve the program.
- Advance the school and campus mission through service, such as advising, curriculum design, and participation in faculty governance.
In addition to the duties above, tenure-track faculty also maintain an active research agenda, which may include the scholarship of teaching and learning.
Basic Qualifications
- A terminal degree (or equivalent) in mathematics or statistics is required by the time the appointment begins. Candidates with terminal degrees outside of mathematics, who have achieved Fellowship status at one of the professional actuarial societies and have at least 18 graduate credit hours in mathematics or statistics will also be considered. This situation should be explained in the cover letter.
- Demonstrated interest in teaching a broad range of undergraduate courses in the online setting.
- Demonstrated commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching and student success.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated multicultural competence and awareness, knowledge, and skills needed to work in meaningful, relevant, and productive ways with others who are culturally different from self.
Department Contact for Questions
Shannon SnappHuman Resources Business Partner
[email protected]
Additional Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience in teaching mathematics.
- Experience teaching online, developing courses, curriculum design and/or development.
- Experience or desire to engage undergraduate students in research.
Salary and Rank
Salary is commensurate with experience.
For Best Consideration Date: 10/19/2025
Expected Start Date: 08/01/2026
Posting Number
IU-101388-2025
How to apply
Indiana University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to excellence through diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, disability status, or protected veteran status. This institution is also a provider of ADA services
