Cornell College, a private undergraduate liberal arts college, invites applications for a two-year visiting Assistant Professor position in mathematics to begin August 2026. 

We seek a candidate who is committed to excellence in the teaching of undergraduate mathematics to a diverse student body. Courses taught include Geometry, Introductory Real Analysis and the Calculus I and II sequence but may include some involvement with individual students in their capstone projects. A PhD in mathematics by the position’s start date is preferred, but candidates who are ABD or who hold an MA in mathematics with exceptional qualifications will also be considered.   

Cornell College is a national liberal arts college committed to excellence in teaching and the creation of a welcoming community in which all individuals are respected and included. Our innovative curriculum includes a focus on the essential abilities of writing, quantitative reasoning, and intercultural literacy as well as experiential learning. Cornell’s One Course At A Time (OCAAT) academic calendar is divided into eight- 3½ week blocks in which students take and faculty teach a single course. This one-at-a-time approach fosters strong student engagement and close faculty-student relationships while allowing faculty freedom to design and carry out their classes, on campus or off.

The college encourages interdisciplinary interests among its faculty and the development of teaching strategies that capitalize on our unique academic calendar. Our academic calendar allows us the freedom to take students off-campus without impinging on other course commitments. In addition, class size is limited to 25 students, and upper-level courses are often smaller. Full-time faculty teaching load is 6 OCAAT courses during the academic year with the other 2 blocks reserved for ongoing research projects, course preparations, or travel to academic meetings; further opportunities for summer teaching and research supervision may also be available.

Applications will be reviewed beginning October 30, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.  

Any questions can be directed to J. Fabián Candelaria, PhD, Co-Chair Department of Mathematics and Statistics at jcandelaria@cornellcollege.edu

For more information about the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, please visit the department’s website https://www.cornellcollege.edu/math-statistics/index.shtml .

Cornell is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from underrepresented groups. Cornell complies with Iowa's smoke free air act. Cornell utilizes E-Verify and requires satisfactory completion of a background check.

Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:

• Cover letter

• Curriculum Vitae

• Teaching statement

• Graduate Transcripts

• Two (2) reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site)

Further Info:

https://www.cornellcollege.edu/

J Fabian Candelaria <jcandelaria@cornellcollege.edu>

319-895-4461

600 First Street SW

Mount Vernon, IA 52314