Bradley University, Mathematics Department

Position ID:

BU-DIR [#28631]

Position Title:

Director of Math Success Center

Position Type:

Tenured/Tenure-track faculty

Position Location:

Peoria, Illinois 61625, United States of America

Appl Deadline:

2027/01/23 23:59:59 (posted 2026/07/23, listed until 2027/01/23)

Position Description:

Applications are invited for a tenure track lecturer and Director of the Mathematics Success Center position beginning Fall 2026. Duties include serving as the coordinator of the mathematics portion of Bradley University's Academic Success Center, teaching foundational mathematics courses (face-to-face and online), data analysis, and providing collaborative support in math pedagogy for math faculty and all faculty who teach courses that emphasize quantitative reasoning. Director responsibilities include the following: 1. Collaborate with the Mathematics Department, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Admissions, and the Provost's Office to increase math success and student retention university wide 2. Develop and implement professional development opportunities focused on math success and student retention for faculty and staff 3. Develop math success programs and math tutor training aligned with best practices 4. Evaluate data on effectiveness of Center programs, student success in mathematics courses, retention, and other metrics 5. Provide actionable recommendations towards meeting Center goals aligned with the University Strategic Plan 6. Promote and develop online/hybrid Center resources as appropriate 7. Oversee the year-round operations of the Center including: onboarding first-year and transfer students, budgeting, integration of third-party platforms (e.g. Navigate360, ALEKS), website content, and collaboration with other University offices 8. Coordinate math preparation courses, train qualified faculty, and teach as necessary 9. Work with advisors, faculty, and staff on proactive outreach to struggling students All candidates must have at least a Master's in mathematics or mathematics education, experience directing a mathematics lab, and evidence of exceptional college-level teaching experience including teaching developmental mathematics. Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching, have an educational background that includes math pedagogy, are broadly trained, have experience with the ALEKS software package, and who are knowledgeable about Illinois Teacher Licensure requirements. TO APPLY: Qualified candidates should submit a letter of application, CV, a copy of graduate and undergraduate transcripts, a statement of teaching philosophy, and a list of three references who can address teaching qualifications. Please include a brief description of strategies for engaging a diverse student population, either in the cover letter or as a separate statement. Please upload all documents at the time of initial application. Click here to apply. Priority will be given to applications received by July 27, 2026. Applications will be reviewed until the position has been filled. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Employment with Bradley University is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a criminal background check. Bradley University is a top-ranked, private university in Peoria, Illinois, offering nearly 5,000 undergraduate and graduate students’ opportunities, choices, and resources to build their futures. Innovation, action, and collaboration drive Bradley students to generate ideas and create solutions that remake the world around them. Our comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate academic programs includes business, communications, education, engineering, fine arts, health sciences, liberal arts and sciences, and technology. Bradley University offers a competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life and disability coverages, FSA, HSA and retirement plan options. Bradley also offers significant higher education cost savings for employees and dependents through the Tuition Remission program. More information regarding our benefits is available here: www.bradley.edu/offices/business/human-resources/benefits. Bradley University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The administration, faculty and staff are committed to attracting qualified candidates from underrepresented groups.

We are not accepting applications for this job through MathJobs.Org right now. Please apply at https://www.bradley.edu/about/admin-offices/general-counsel/human-resources/ .

Contact: Ollie Nanyes, (309)677-2503

Email: email address

Postal Mail:

: Ollie Nanyes, Chair
Department of Mathematics
Bradley University
Peoria, IL 61625
USA

Web Page: https://www.bradley.edu/about/admin-offices/general-counsel/human-resources/