Mathematics

Faculty Position:
Mathematics

Posted 11/14/2025

Full-Time

Position

The Department of Mathematics at John Brown University (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). ) is seeking a full-time faculty member with a strong commitment to teaching and the integration of Christian faith beginning Fall 2026. The ideal candidate will be a passionate educator with expertise in several areas of Mathematics at the undergraduate level (e.g. calculus, probability, algebra, and analysis) and will be committed to fostering student success and collaboration within the department.

Additional opportunities to design/develop coursework in one's area of expertise are available through selected topics courses. Primary responsibilities will include teaching undergraduate mathematics courses from freshman to senior level, dependent on the candidate's areas of expertise. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to, advising and recruitment of students, participation in departmental governance, attendance and participation at public events, as appropriate, and service on college and university committees.

Mathematics Program

The Mathematics program is a broad-based and application-driven program. Students are educated on the foundations of mathematics, preparing them for a wide-array of opportunities. Faculty focus on developing both the necessary mathematical tools and the critical-thinking and problem-solving skills applicable to students' future careers, including fields in education, cryptography, computer science, engineering, business, actuarial science, and statistics. While doing so, faculty strive to ground the students in a Christian worldview, where they come to appreciate both the beauty of God's truth and the mathematical nature of His creation.

In addition, the mathematics department offers courses that fulfill the Mathematics component of the University's Core Curriculum.

Institution

John Brown University's mission is to provide Christ-centered education that prepares people to honor God and serve others by developing their intellectual, spiritual, and professional lives. Founded in 1919, JBU is a Christ-centered, Biblically-faithful, interdenominational university that represents the best of Protestant evangelicalism in our commitment to the following theological principles: the fundamental human need for conversion and lifelong discipleship; the centrality of Jesus Christ's death and resurrection for the redemption of human beings;

high regard for, and obedience to, the Bible as our authority; and active involvement in a local church, in missions and in ministries that work for Biblical justice and serve people in need. At JBU, we seek to integrate faith and learning, foster holistic Christian formation, promote pragmatic liberal arts education, and prepare people to follow Christ's call to serve others in all areas of life.

All employees must affirm JBU's Employee Expectations and Articles of Faith.

With more than 2,250 students from 37 states and 42 countries, JBU offers approximately 50 undergraduate programs, seven fully online bachelor's degrees, and 12 graduate degrees in business, education, cybersecurity, and counseling. JBU is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and holds program-specific accreditations from various agencies." More information is available /accreditation.

JBU has benefited from stable and excellent leadership throughout the organization. President Chip Pollard started in 2004 and has led the organization in consistently meeting enrollment goals, completing two capital campaigns and launching a third, completing two strategic plans and launching a third, 17 major building projects, encouraging efforts to recruit and retain diverse faculty, staff, and students, and navigating the educational and financial challenges of the pandemic successfully.

He served on the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU) board for thirteen years and as chair for five years. Most of the president's cabinet has served for over 20 years, and all cabinet members have held volunteer leadership positions in the CCCU, ACSD, CIC, NACUBO, and other higher education associations. JBU's board of trustees are people of deep Christian faith, generous spirit, and professional expertise, with an average length of service of 11 years.

They are deeply committed to maintaining JBU's mission to educate students to honor God and serve others.

JBU has experienced a season of God's favor and blessing, for which we are grateful. In the last 20 years, JBU has received over $300 million in gifts and grants and has built or renovated over 90% of the university's facilities. JBU has only about $4 million of debt on over $220 million of assets. During that same time, JBU's endowment has grown from about $50 million to over $150 million, much of it dedicated to scholarships and academic programs and to support maintenance costs for new facilities.

This financial strength has enabled JBU to retain excellent…