Sterling College, Department of Natural Sciences

Position ID:

2682-ASSTPROF [#28177]

Position Title:

Mathematics Faculty

Position Type:

Tenured/Tenure-track faculty

Position Location:

Sterling, Kansas 67579, United States of America

Appl Deadline:

2026/07/15 23:59:59 (posted 2026/02/27, listed until 2026/08/27)

Position Description:

POSITION A full-time faculty position in the Mathematics Department is available beginning August 2026.

RESPONSIBILITIES • Teach a variety of mathematics courses to service both majors and non-majors, with a willingness to incorporate innovative teaching methods and alternative forms of assessment. • Advise mathematics, mathematics education, and pre-engineering majors. • Recruit prospective students both by meeting with them on campus and assisting with mathematics recruitment activities. • Assist in maintaining and revising the mathematics curriculum through assessment and program review. • Work with the Education department and other mathematics faculty to maintain the mathematics secondary education program. • Assist the Director of Academic Support and other mathematics faculty in addressing the mathematics needs of students, such as identifying tutors and determining appropriate placement exams. • Strive to incorporate the Christian faith in the education of mathematics students. • Participate in faculty governance and committees as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS All SC employees are expected to demonstrate a strong and articulate Christian faith, to model and mentor students in servant leadership and in the integration of faith into every aspect of life and learning. Specific requirements for this position include: • Doctorate in mathematics or closely related field preferred, minimum of a master’s degree in mathematics or closely related field required. • An understanding of undergraduate college students and an ability to relate well to them. • An understanding of an interdisciplinary approach to the liberal arts, and an ability to work with faculty from diverse disciplines.

COMPENSATION Salary and rank will be determined by credentials and experience. The College provides a benefits package and a stipend for moving expenses.

THE COLLEGE Founded in 1887, Sterling College’s mission is to develop creative and thoughtful leaders who understand a maturing Christian faith. With over 600 students and 48 full-time faculty members, the campus community shares a vision to be recognized as the finest Christ-centered, servant-leadership-development-focused liberal arts experience in the Great Plains. Located in Sterling, Kansas, the College enjoys a cordial relationship with this city of 2,300. Hutchinson (pop. 44,000) is a 25-minute drive, and Wichita (pop. 386,000) is about 65 minutes away. Learn more about us at www.sterling.edu.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE A review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate must undergo a background check. Submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, completed faculty questionnaire, copies of graduate transcripts and the contact information for three references to: Dr. Erin Laudermilk, Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs. The online faculty questionnaire and other application information is available at https://www.sterling.edu/about/employment on the Mathematics job link. Materials are to be submitted electronically to rdodson@sterling.edu.

We are not accepting applications for this job through MathJobs.Org right now. Please apply at https://www.sterling.edu/employment/mathematics .

Contact: Renee Dodson

Email: email address

Postal Mail:

: Sterling College
Academic Affairs
125 W. Cooper
Sterling, KS 67579

Web Page: www.sterling.edu/employment