Department Chair and Tenure-Track, Mathematics Education

Posting Details

Position Information

• Posting Number F000495
• Position Title Department Chair and Tenure-Track, Mathematics Education (Open Rank)
• Department Mathematics and Actuarial Science
• Division Academic Affairs
• Faculty Status Full-time Faculty
• Supervisor Title Dean, College of Arts & Sciences
• Status Full-time Tenure-Track Faculty
• Tenure Track Yes
• Salary Range $72,000 to $88,000
• Number of Vacancies 1
• Open Until Filled Yes

Position Summary

The Department of Mathematics and Actuarial Science in the Collegeof Arts and Sciences at North Central College invites applications for a tenure-track position in mathematics education, to begin

August 1, 2027.

• Provide instruction for a variety of mathematics and mathematics education courses, including elementary and secondarymethods courses, carrying a teaching load equivalent to 20 credits per academic year.
• Mentor undergraduate students through one-on-one and groupinteractions and independent study opportunities.
• Pursue research activities in mathematics education, including new research projects, writing/dissemination of research, and presentation at conferences.
• Engage students in research when possible.
• As Coordinator of Mathematics Education, provide oversight forall mathematics education courses in keeping content aligned withNCTM and MAA standards and build connections with the mathematics education community in the local area.
• As department chair, provide leadership to the unit, including overseeing curriculum, staffing courses, evaluating and mentoringfaculty, advising the Dean, and serving as liaison to other campus offices.

• The successful candidate will have completed a PhD in mathematics or mathematics education, or an EdD in mathematics education and an MS/MA in mathematics.
• PK-12 Educator License Preferred (current or expired)
• Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring of students, and ongoing scholarship.
• Applicants must demonstrate effective leadership in managing adepartment.

The budgeted salary range for this position is $ 72,000 to $88,000.

Founded in 1861, North Central College is a nationally recognized institution of about 3000 students, located in Naperville, IL, athriving suburb just west of Chicago. The College is in a period ofgrowth with the addition of a $60 million Science Center (2017),and a new Health Sciences and Engineering building (2020). North Central College is within walking distance of the Naperville Metrastation and is next to downtown Naperville.

The Naperville area ishome to many excellent school districts and Naperville, IL has been ranked as one of the best places to live by Money magazine.

North Central College values diversity, equity and inclusion and strongly encourages candidates who would enrich the diversity ofthe campus community to apply. Experience working with diverse student populations and communities is highly desirable.

Open date:
August 15, 2026

Initial review date:
October 1, 2026

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, butthose received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

For more information, please visit: https://www.northcentralcollege.edu/academic-affairs/prospective-and-incomingfaculty

Interested candidates should complete and submit an application with all required documentation online at: https://northc

For further information, contact Matthew Pons, Chair MATH,mapons.

An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion ofthe College’s background screening process.

North Central College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed toincreasing the diversity of our workforce. North Central Collegeprovides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilitieswhere appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation, please notify the Office of Human Resource. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-casebasis.

The budgeted salary range for this position is $72,000 to $88,000.The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined basedon factors including (but not limited to) the selected candidate’sexperience and qualifications, including equivalent years in rank,training, and field or discipline; internal equity; and externalmarket pay for comparable jobs.

North Central College provides a comprehensive benefits package,which includes:

• All-inclusive…