Job description

Goodwell, OK

Full-time faculty position in the Department of Mathematics and Physics beginning January 8, 2026. The successful candidate must be able to teach on-campus and online as assigned. Responsibilities include teaching 12–15 hours per semester (27–30 credit hours per year) with the possibility of summer teaching assignments. Instructional coursework may include developmental mathematics, corequisite-model and gateway mathematics courses, and other departmental offerings. In addition to teaching, responsibilities include assisting with the departmental assessment process, advising and mentoring students, participating in scholarly activities, and providing service to the university, the profession, and the community. Faculty are expected to promote student success by developing program learning outcomes, maintaining course learning outcomes, and supporting institutional initiatives for student persistence and completion. Works collaboratively with the Department Chair or Dean for assigned courses. Promotes student success through development of program learning outcomes and course learning outcomes. Follows university policies and procedures, the university faculty handbook, and teaching standards set forth by the university. Instructors are evaluated each semester by students through course evaluations and undergo an annual faculty performance review.

Responsibilities

• Curriculum: Deliver high-quality instruction in assigned courses, ensuring alignment with departmental and institutional standards.
• Syllabi: Develop and update course syllabi, adhering to the university’s syllabi template.
• Instruction: Demonstrate excellence in teaching by using high-level inquiry style questions and incorporating effective teaching and learning tools. Cater to diverse learning styles using a mixture of text, video, audio, demonstrations, assignments, and enrichment activities.
• Grades: Post mid-term and final grades within requested timelines designated by the Registrar.
• Student Success: Promote student success through advising, mentoring, monitoring, and evaluating students’ academic progress, and making appropriate referrals using the university’s retention software.
• Assessment: Collaborate with the department chair to ensure courses satisfy engagement and assessment standards set by accreditation bodies.
• Visibility: Participate in departmental, college, and university meetings, as well as commencement ceremonies.
• Advising: Mentor and advise students, providing guidance on academic and career goals.
• Office Hours: Maintain regular office hours to be accessible to students for academic support and advising.
• Communication: Reply to emails from students, Associate Dean, and Dean in a timely manner.
• Professional Development: Maintain a strong interest in the pursuit of knowledge and share it with students and faculty. Engage in professional development (within and/or outside the university) and document it in the university’s faculty credentialing software. Complete mandatory university virtual training sessions, such as Title IX.
• Instructional Environment: Promote a positive and inclusive instructional environment that encourages student engagement, collaboration, and success.
• Performance: Shows initiative in completing all departmental tasks and proactively manages their responsibilities.
• Classroom Environment: Supervise and maintain laboratories and equipment (if applicable).
• Collaboration: Collaborate with colleagues to develop and implement departmental goals and initiatives. Contribute to the effective operation of the department by assisting with administrative tasks and duties as assigned.
• Course Materials: Maintain and update course materials, including textbooks, software, and technology, to ensure they are current and effective.

Qualifications

• Required: Master’s degree in Mathematics or closely related field with adherence to the OPSU Mathematics Faculty Qualifications Matrix. At least three years of teaching experience, preferably at a baccalaureate-granting institution.
• Preferred: Earned doctorate in Mathematics or Mathematics Education from a regionally accredited university, or willingness to pursue a terminal degree. Previous collegiate teaching experience preferred.
• Must have a strong work ethic and lead by example.
• Must be a professional, credible, and respected representative of the institution internally and in the community.
• Demonstrated willingness and ability to act ethically and socially responsibly.
• Demonstrated willingness and ability to recruit to the program.
• Support the university mission, vision, and core values.
• Dedicated to improving instructor-student engagement.
• Well-developed organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, as demonstrated with peer faculty, students, staff, and administrators.
• Must be able to lift more than 25-lb. objects; frequent bending, stooping, and walking is required.
• Can be exposed to a variety of weather conditions for periods of time.
• Appointment is as specified in the letter of appointment.
• Initial faculty appointments are for one academic year.
• Successful completion and passing of a background check is required prior to employment being offered.

About Oklahoma Panhandle State University (OPSU): OPSU is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is the first public Hispanic Serving Institution in Oklahoma. The university is a baccalaureate degree granting institution located in Goodwell, Oklahoma. Rooted in “Progress through Knowledge,” OPSU is committed to promoting excellence in the preparation of students for success in a global community. Our university achieved multiple rankings by the 2023 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings: #3 Best Value Regional Colleges West; #8 Top Public Colleges for the Western Region; and #17 Best Regional Colleges West. U.S New and World Report also recognized OPSU as one of the top ten universities in Oklahoma, standing out of our affordable tuition rates.

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OPSU is an AA/EE/E-Verify employer committed to diversity. This institution, in compliance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, and other applicable federal laws and regulations, and to the extent required by law, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes, but is not limited to, admissions, employment, financial aid, and educational services. Inquiries concerning the application of these programs should be made to Director of Human Resources, OPSU, PO Box 430, Goodwell, OK 73939, (580) 349-1574.