Wofford College invites applications for a three-year position as instructor of mathematics beginning in August 2024. At Wofford, faculty serve as teacher-scholars dedicated to the education and mentorship of undergraduates in a liberal arts tradition.

Applicants must possess either a master’s degree or a Ph.D. in mathematics at the time of appointment. The teaching load for this position is 4-0-4 (that is, 4 sections for the fall semester and 4 sections for the spring semester and no teaching requirement for the January Interim term) and will consist of courses from our calculus sequence and introductory statistics, with other courses possible depending on expertise and demand. The instructor is expected to participate in undergraduate advising as well as service to the Department of Mathematics and to the college. There is no expectation of scholarship in this position. The position is renewable by the provost every three years. This is a full-time position and includes benefits. Salary is competitive and based on training and experience.

Applicants should demonstrate a deep commitment to teaching and fostering positive interactions with students. A record of successful undergraduate teaching is required.

Application materials should be submitted electronically to MathJobs@wofford.edu, PDF files. Application material should include: (1) a cover letter explaining your interest and suitability for this position; (2) curriculum vitae; (3) a teaching portfolio containing a teaching statement that articulates an interest in, and understanding of, teaching at a small residential liberal arts college and includes descriptions of relevant training, a sample syllabus from a course the applicant taught, preferably from an introductory course, and two or three representative sample assessments that were used in a course the applicant taught, preferably from an introductory course; (4) a statement that describes the ways in which the applicant fosters an environment (both inside and outside the classroom) that is welcoming to diverse populations and includes descriptions of relevant training; (5) at least three letters of recommendation that address the applicant’s teaching; and (6) graduate transcripts (copies are sufficient initially).

Questions about the position or search should be addressed to Dr. Matthew Cathey (CatheyME@wofford.edu).  Review of applications will begin immediately, and will continue until the position is filled.