Position Description

Assistant Professor – (Mathematics or Statistics) 

The Department of Mathematics within the College of Arts and Sciences at Creighton University is hiring for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning in August 2025. The successful applicant will have a PhD in Mathematics or Statistics by the hiring start date, will teach foundational mathematics/statistics courses and advanced courses in their subdiscipline (including the opportunity to teach courses within our data science major), will be expected to maintain an active research program (including the incorporation of undergraduates), and engage in service within the framework of a primarily undergraduate institution.

The normal teaching load is three courses each semester. The average class size is approximately 25 students, with grader and TA support, and it is common for pre-tenure faculty to have no more than two course preps per semester. The department/college also provides robust professional development support, including for conference travel and the support of undergraduate researchers.

Qualifications 

·       A Ph.D. in Mathematics or Statistics (or a closely related field) is required. 

·       Ability to foster student learning, development, and decision making in support of their goals, success, wellness, and needs. 

·       Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop rapport quickly and effectively with a diversity of populations. 

·       Empathy and compassion for the experiences of others.

How to Apply 

The complete application must include the following: 

·       Cover Letter

·       Curriculum vitae 

·       Research Statement

·       Teaching Statement

·        At least three (3) letters of recommendation, of which at least two must address teaching.  Reference letters can be submitted via the Mathjobs, emailed directly to Nicole Lakeman at nicolelakeman@creighton.edu, or mailed to: Dr. Pennington, Search Committee Chair, Department of Mathematics, Creighton University, 2500 California Plaza, Omaha, NE 68178.

The cover letter, CV, research statement and teaching statement must also be uploaded to the Creighton University Hiring portal at https://apply.interfolio.com/150793.

If selected for an interview, applicants will be asked to submit (unofficial) copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts.  Official copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts will be required to complete the hiring process.

Review of completed applications will begin Friday, Nov. 15, 2025 and continue until the position is filled. Any question can be directed to Dr. Nathan Pennington at nathanpennington@creighton.edu.  For further information about the Creighton math department, please visit https://www.creighton.edu/arts-sciences/math.

About Creighton

At Creighton, we offer meaningful work driven by a 475-year old Jesuit tradition committed to social justice and serving others. Through this tradition, we push the boundaries on innovation. We pursue new knowledge for the betterment of society. We seek to improve our world through Catholic and Jesuit values.

Omaha is a diverse community of 850,000 with four Fortune-500 companies, an active sports scene, and a vibrant arts community. Recent Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College rankings recognized Creighton University among the top 20% of institutions in its survey and among the Top 10 big-city colleges in the Midwest. Creighton University also ranks in the top third of National Universities in U.S. News & World Report’s and was previously recognized for 16 years in a row as No. 1 among Best Regional Universities – Midwest. Over the past 17 years, Creighton is the No. 1 Goldwater-producing Catholic university in the country and in the top 20 of private universities producing Goldwater Scholars over the past decade.

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Disclosure Statement 

This description describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Regular, reliable attendance is an essential function and all employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor. Employees may also be required to work in excess of normal working hours as workloads and seasonal activities necessitate. A complete description is available in the Human Resource office located at 3006 Webster Street Omaha, NE. Creighton University reserves the right to modify duties, responsibilities and activities at any time with or without notice.