Faculty Specialist I​/II - Lecturer - Mathematics - Tenure Track

Faculty Specialist I/II
- Lecturer
- Mathematics
- Tenure Track Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Posting Summary College

College College Of Arts And Sciences

Executive Area Provost & VP Academic Affairs

Department Mathematics

Posting Number F349P

Pay Grade FS1/FS2

Campus Location WMU-Kalamazoo
- Main Campus

Salary Range Commensurate with experience. Generous benefit package.

Number of Vacancies 1

The Department of Mathematics at Western Michigan University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position at the Faculty Specialist I or II rank in Mathematics. The successful candidate is expected to contribute to the teaching and service missions of WMU . This is an academic-year position, with the possibility of summer instructional assignments for additional compensation. The expected start date is August 15, 2027.

• Provide effective mathematics instruction to undergraduate students in service courses.
• Support the success of the diverse populations of undergraduate students, including adjusting offerings for the changing backgrounds of students and the needs of client disciplines.
• Lead teams of instructors (including graduate students and adjunct instructors) in multi-section courses, including schedule, syllabus, course objectives, assessments, and professional development.
• Contribute to department, college, and university committees.

• A master’s or doctoral degree in applied mathematics, mathematics, mathematics education, or a closely related field, awarded by August 15, 2028 from an accredited institution.
• Three years undergraduate teaching in mathematics or a closely related field.
• Experience working with multiple instructors on a common course.
• Experience with online learning-management systems.

• Evidence of successful and innovative mathematics teaching.
• Established capacity to serve as lead coordinator for multi-section courses. This includes providing course‑specific professional development, mentoring and supervision for new instructors.
• Demonstrated ability to teach classes that provide technical skills for students enrolled in non- STEM majors, such as MATH 1140 and 1160 at WMU .
• Demonstrated ability to teach classes that improve the pre-algebra and algebra skills of students to prepare them for the math courses and content required for their majors and careers ( MATH 1090, 1100, and 1110 at WMU ).
• Ability to serve as support or lead the coordination of other multi-section courses if the need arises, including precalculus, calculus sequence, and linear algebra ( MATH 1178, 1179, 1180, 1220, 1230, 2300, 2720, 3740) or mathematics education ( MATH 1520, 2530, 2530, and 3550).
• A documented history of promoting student engagement, success, and achievement.
• An exhibited ability to implement AI or other technologies in the classroom.

WMU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Protected veterans, individuals with disabilities and all other qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.