Job Description
Math Faculty Position
Dakota Wesleyan University in Mitchell, South Dakota invites applications for a tenure-track, full-time faculty position in the department of mathematics at the anticipated rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. Time towards tenure and promotion can be negotiated with candidates who qualify. The department offers BA degrees in mathematics, mathematics education, and mathematics with a concentration in actuarial science.
This position will be responsible for teaching courses at all levels of the undergraduate curriculum. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about approaching teaching and learning in innovative ways that generate interest in the discipline and strengthen student engagement. The normal teaching load is twelve credit hours per academic semester. Other responsibilities include academic advising and professional mentoring as well as serving on university committees. Start date is August 15, 2026. Rank and salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience. Priority will be given to applications submitted on or before January 1, 2026.
In addition to serving mathematics majors, mathematics faculty collaborate closely with other departments to provide support courses for students pursuing degrees in education, healthcare, business, psychology, computer information systems, and athletic training as well as supporting the general education program. The department seeks to be flexible in serving the needs of each cohort of majors as those change over time; we maintain an ongoing commitment to preparing future high school and middle school teachers.
The successful candidate will:
- Hold an advanced degree in mathematics or a closely related field. A terminal degree is preferred, but master’s or near-completion ABDs will be considered.
- Have successful experience as a teacher at the college level (or demonstrable promise thereof).
- Be comfortable with, or willing to learn, the use of digital technologies to enhance student engagement and learning.
- Be able to relate to students of varying abilities.
- Have strong interest in maintaining DWU’s core values of learning, leadership, faith and service.
All candidates are encouraged to provide evidence of successful college-level teaching, including strong professor-student relationships, commitment to student development, and creative pedagogical practice. All applications must include a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information (including phone numbers and email addresses) of three professional references. Original transcripts and a background check will be required before an appointment is made.
Please submit materials electronically via email to Carol Grode-Hanks, Human Resources Manager, Dakota Wesleyan University at carol.grode-hanks@dwu.edu. Please write Math Faculty in the subject line. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.