Assistant Professor of Mathematics

Position Description:

The Department of Mathematics at Rocky Mountain College invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level to begin August 1, 2023. The successful candidate will possess a strong background in mathematics and demonstrated excellence as an instructor. A Ph.D. in mathematics or mathematics education is preferred for this position. Candidates with a Master’s degree in mathematics or mathematics education will also be considered.

The position requires teaching an average course load of 12 credits each semester, for a total of 24 credit hours per academic year, service to the college, and participation in curriculum and course development. Courses to be taught include service courses such as College Algebra and statistics, and mathematics courses across the undergraduate curriculum. The successful candidate will support and carry out the mission of the college as well as demonstrate a commitment to developing and enhancing a culture of rigor, excellence, and achievement. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Rocky Mountain College is a private, comprehensive, baccalaureate college located in Billings, Montana. The school is dedicated to academic excellence and transformational learning. The Department of Mathematics offers majors in mathematics and mathematics education and offers service classes to the entire campus. Information about the Department of Mathematics is available at https://www.rocky.edu/math. Information about Rocky Mountain College is available at http://www.rocky.edu. Billings is the largest city in Montana. It is a growing community of about 125,000 people located along the Yellowstone River, near the Beartooth Mountains and Yellowstone Park that serves as the center of culture, commerce, and health care for a multi-state region.

Questions should be directed to Dr. Ulrich Hoensch, Professor of Mathematics, at ulrich.hoensch@rocky.edu or Human Resources, at humanresources@rocky.edu. Review of applications will begin on January 11, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled.

To Apply

To apply, please submit a letter of interest; statement of teaching philosophy; and curriculum vitae as a single PDF to jobs@rocky.edu. Three letters of recommendation, at least one of which addresses the candidate’s commitment to teaching , are also required, and may be included in the original application packet, or emailed under separate cover (be clear as to whom the letter is for) to jobs@rocky.edu.  Also complete a Rocky Mountain College Faculty Application. Applicants must successfully complete a background check before hiring.

Rocky Mountain College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.