Visiting Faculty in Mathematics (2025-26)
Allendale, MI
Full Time
R102808
****Please note, posting was originally posted on 05/07/2025 and the following was updated****
Summary: The Mathematics Department at Grand Valley State University invites applications for several positions of Visiting Faculty to teach foundational mathematics courses. The position is full-time for one academic year beginning in August 2025 with the potential for renewal for up to three years. Individuals from all backgrounds, including from underrepresented groups, are encouraged to apply. Successful candidates must be able to effectively engage with students, colleagues, and community members with a broad range of backgrounds and experiences.
Required Qualifications and Education: Candidates must have a Master's Degree in Mathematics, Mathematics Education, or a related discipline from an accredited institution and have at least 18 credits of graduate-level mathematics courses or the equivalent of tested experience.
Candidates must also have:
• Experience or demonstrated potential in effective undergraduate teaching
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, such as the ability to interact with others with respect and empathy
Preferred Qualifications and Education: Experiences that would enhance an application, but are not required, include
• Experience teaching foundational math courses
• Experiences using learner-centered and active learning approaches for instruction
• Willingness or experience using appropriate technological tools to support students learning
Responsibilities:
• Foundational mathematics courses (courses below calculus); courseload may include teaching in the calculus sequence and other 200-level courses, depending on the candidate's qualifications and staffing needs.
• The teaching load is 24 credits per academic year and typically 12 assigned teaching hours per semester with no service or research requirements.
• Mentoring by experienced faculty is provided. Additional information about our program, including course descriptions, is available on our website at http://www.gvsu.edu/math.
Salary/Benefits: The salary is $55,000. The university offers an excellent comprehensive package that includes health plans, life insurance, tuition waiver, adoption resources, wellness coaching, and free access to campus fitness facilities, effective on date of hire. Family and childcare options on and off-campus are also available. For a detailed description of benefits, please visit https://www.gvsu.edu/hro/benefitswellness/visiting-faculty-benefits-466.htm
Department/College: The Mathematics Department at Grand Valley State University serves approximately 150 majors, 350 minors, and 9000 students annually in its classes. We value teaching that promotes active engagement through small classes that emphasize critical thinking, creative problem-solving, effective communication, and a high degree of faculty support. For more information see: http://www.gvsu.edu/math/.
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) is the largest college at Grand Valley, offering over 50 bachelor degrees and a growing number of advanced degrees in the natural and mathematical sciences, the fine arts and humanities, and the social sciences. CLAS is a student-centered and diverse learning community that engages in critical inquiry, extending knowledge to enrich and enliven individual and public life. Our faculty are active teacher-scholars committed to equitable, inclusive, career-connected, and community-engaged liberal arts and sciences education. There are many opportunities for collaboration within CLAS and across a broad group of partners on and off campus. We are interested in attracting a cohort of new faculty committed to these core values as we seek to foster a community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn, and thrive together.
Campus/University: Grand Valley University (GVSU) is a public comprehensive institution located in West Michigan with campuses in Allendale, downtown Grand Rapids, plus centers in Detroit, Muskegon and Traverse City. The University attracts approximately 21,000 undergraduate and graduate students with high quality programs and state-of-the-art facilities, and has been nationally recognized for innovativeness and its contribution to students' social mobility. The greater Grand Rapids metropolitan area has a population of around one million people, is affordable, and offers rich cultural amenities. Grand Valley is located within easy driving distance of Chicago, Detroit, Lake Michigan beaches, and many other superb summer and winter recreational venues. Information can be found at https://www.gvsu.edu/hro/community-resources-1056.htm. Grand Valley is highly rated for safety, sustainability, and veteran and LGBTQ friendliness, and is committed to supporting employees and their families in work-life balance.
How to Apply: A complete application must include: (1) a cover letter addressing qualifications and your motivation to teach at GVSU + curriculum vitae, (2) a teaching artifact (e.g., assignment, activity, project) the candidate has used with students and an accompanying short statement describing the ways this artifact highlights their teaching methods/philosophy, (3) contact information of three professional references, and (4) graduate transcripts (unofficial issued to students are acceptable to apply; if hired, official transcripts will be required).
Apply online at https://gvsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/careers. The online application will allow applicants to attach these documents electronically, in the same file location. If you need assistance with the online application process, call Human Resources at 616-331-2215. Questions about the position should be directed to: Ana Van Bragt at mailto:[email protected] (616-331-2062).
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.
Application Deadline: Review of complete applications will begin May 27 and will continue until the positions are filled. The posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, thereafter.
To view the full job posting & to apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/6271232
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