Visiting Assistant Professor of Mathematics

Occidental College, United States

Updated: about 2 hours ago
Location: Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA

Occidental College, Mathematics
Position ID:
3611 -VAP [#26754]
Position Title:
Position Type:
Non tenure-track faculty
Position Location:
Los Angeles, California 90041, United States of America [map ]
Subject Area:
Mathematics
Appl Deadline:
(posted 2025/07/15, listed until 2025/08/15)
Position Description:
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Position Description
The Department of Mathematics at Occidental College invites applications for a full-time Visiting Assistant Professor of Mathematics with appointment to begin August 16, 2025 for the 2025-2026 academic year. The Visiting Assistant Professor will teach the equivalent of six courses for the year, three each semester. The courses to be taught will most likely include Calculus 1 and 2 (differentiation, integration, and series), and possibly include higher level courses, math for liberal arts, or math foundations for computer science.

Required Qualifications

(1) A PhD in Mathematics or a related field by the start date of August 16, 2025 (2) Ability to teach Calculus 1 and 2 and other math courses (3) Experience teaching at the college-level

Preferred Qualifications

(1) Demonstrated commitment to and excellence in undergraduate teaching (2) Experience and record of success teaching at a liberal arts college (3) Demonstrated ability to conduct engaging and informative class sessions to students with a wide variety of mathematical expertise and preparation.

Interested applicants should consult the full position description here: https://www.oxy.edu/sites/default/files/072025%20Visiting%20Assistant%20Professor-Mathematics.pdf

EXPECTED SALARY RANGE (Nine-month appointment): $62,584.00 - $64,696.66

Application Deadline and Instructions

Review of complete applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. Applicants must submit a complete application package online through the MathJobs.org website.

A complete application includes all of the following:

Cover letter in which you describe your interest in the position, as well as the education, experience, and/or skills you possess that are relevant to the required and preferred qualifications listed above. Curriculum Vitae A statement of teaching philosophy

Applicants who advance to the finalist phase of the search will be invited for an interview which will include a teaching demonstration.

If you have any questions about the position, the application materials, or the application instructions, please contact: Eric Sundberg at sundberg@oxy.edu or call our Department Services Coordinator Bianca Le Mouel at (323) 259-2746.
Application Materials Required:

Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Teaching statement

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