Human Resources

Summary

The Department of Mathematical Sciences at Michigan Technological University (Michigan Tech) invites applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor position beginning August 2026. This is a renewable, non-tenure-track 9-month faculty position with opportunities for career advancement. This role is focused on teaching foundational undergraduate courses in mathematics, including College Algebra, Precalculus, Calculus I and II, and Linear Algebra. The successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting student success, retention, and diversity within the department’s strategic initiatives.

Michigan Tech is committed to fostering a welcoming, innovative, and rigorous educational environment. Responsibilities include teaching three courses per semester, actively engaging with students inside and outside the classroom, developing and updating curricula, mentoring students, and coordinating multi-section courses. The department has a target Calculus I maximum class size of 45. There is potential to teach upper-level courses and advise undergraduate research projects based on experience and interest.

Candidates with sufficient qualifications and experience may also be considered for an Associate Teaching Professor appointment.

Responsibilities and Essential Duties

• In person teaching load of three courses per semester (9-12 credit hours)
• Actively engaging with students inside and outside the classroom
• Developing and updating curricula
• Mentoring students
• Coordinating multi-section courses
• Must be willing and able to contribute to Department, University, and external professional service activities

Required Education, Certifications, Licensures

Ph.D. in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, or a closely related discipline (or imminent completion by August 2026)

Required Experience

Demonstrated commitment to high-quality undergraduate teaching

Desirable Education and/or Experience

• Demonstrated classroom excellence
• Experience/interest in teaching courses to prepare students for Calculus
• Experience with best practices for teaching and learning such as project based learning, interactive classrooms, etc.
• Experience using automated/electronic/online homework platforms and/or Learning Management Systems (LMS)
• Management responsibility for a full class (planning/scheduling/syllabus
writing/grading etc.)
• Interdisciplinary experience with STEM education
• Involvement with undergraduate research

Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities

Excellent written, oral, and presentation skills

Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities

Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Work Environment and/or Physical Demands

Required Training and Other Conditions of Employment

Every employee at Michigan Technological University will receive the following four required pieces of training; additional training may be required by the department.

Required University Training:
• Employee Safety Overview
• Anti-Harassment, Discrimination, and Retaliation Training
• Annual Data Security Training
• Annual Title IX Training

Background Check:
Offers of employment are contingent upon and not considered finalized until the required background check has been performed and the results received and assessed.

Other Conditions of Employment:
The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment. This is not an E-Verified Position.

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FLSA Status

Exempt

Appointment Term

9 months

Shift

1st Shift

Pay Rate/Salary

64,000.00

Title of Position Supervisor

Department Chair

Posting Type

Dependent on Funding

Special Instructions to Applicants (if applicable)

Full consideration will be given to applicants who apply on or before January 5, 2026.

Applicants will need to upload the following documents:
• Cover letter (addressing your teaching philosophy and future plans for student engagement)
• Curriculum Vitae (including publication list and research statement if applicable)
• Teaching statement
• Graduate transcripts
• 3 Letters of reference - (At least two references will need to focus on teaching ability)

We strongly encourage applicants to address the required and desired qualifications in their cover letter along with an explanation of how they will contribute to the Vision and Mission of Michigan Tech.

Complete applications should be submitted online through the university’s application portal link http://www.employment.mtu.edu/cw/en-us/job/494070 by January 5, 2026. To receive full consideration, applications should be submitted by the deadline of January 5th. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Selected candidates will have the opportunity to interview on campus and bring a guest.

Department website: mtu.edu/math
Contact:
Rodica Curtu, Professor and Department Chair
Michigan Tech, Department of Mathematical Sciences
1400 Townsend Drive, Houghton, MI 49931-1295
Email: rcurtu@mtu.edu

Additional Information

Michigan Tech, ranked an R1 institution by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, attracts world-class faculty who enrich the educational experience of smart, motivated, and adventurous students.
Applicants who are committed to promoting a learning environment for all are strongly encouraged to apply. Located in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula adjacent to Lake Superior, the Houghton community offers a small-town
environment with outstanding four-season recreational opportunities

Michigan Tech University was founded in 1885, and located in Houghton, MI, on the shores of Lake Superior. With approximately 7,500 students from over 60 countries, the university offers programs in science, technology, engineering, math, computing, health professions, business, and arts. The Department of Mathematical Sciences offers undergraduate, masters, and doctoral degrees. There are 23 tenure-track faculty, 10 instructional-track faculty, and 2 adjunct instructors, serving a diverse student body. The department supports thriving research in applied math, discrete math, scientific computing, and statistics.