Anticipated Temporary Mathematics Faculty, Spring 2025

Overview:

We encourage individuals who enjoy making a difference in the lives of talented high school students and who have a master’s degree or PhD in mathematics, statistics, applied mathematics or related field to apply.

This position fulfills the requirement for DFI (Diversifying Higher Education Faculty in Illinois) Fellows following completion of their academic program.

It also serves thousands of educators and students in Illinois and beyond through innovative instructional programs that foster imagination and inquiry.

The Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA) is committed to an equitable, diverse and inclusive teaching and learning environment. IMSA has committed to advancing equity in STEM education and representation and creating a diverse, inclusive community of global citizens who can realize their full potential, and execute our mission to advance the human condition.

This Equity and Excellence work is the intentional integration of Cultural Competence, Diversity, Equity, Equity-Minded Frame, Excellence and Inclusion into every facet of the Academy, with the understanding that it is an active and ongoing process involving structures, processes and people and not an isolated initiative.

This position will support IMSA's Diversity work by ensuring the delivery of quality, equitable, and inclusive constituent-centered support while promoting and maintaining an inclusive work environment and culture that embraces the diversity of people and perspectives collaborating at IMSA to ignite and nurture creative, ethical, scientific minds that advance the human condition.

Responsibilities:

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Teaching a range of Mathematics courses
• Guiding and tutoring students outside of class
• Participating in the department’s curriculum and assessment development work
• Close collaboration with colleagues when teaching the same course and when working on departmental priorities
• Participating in all department and faculty meetings, faculty development programs, and community development days
• Participating in non-teaching activities that support the department and Academy’s programs
• Participating in external professional organizations
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

The required qualifications for this position include:

• A minimum of a Master’s degree in Mathematics, or a related field
• Effective communication with students, staff, and parents
• Active participation in a collaborative team environment
• Engagement in reflective professional practice
• Excellent interpersonal skills for working in a team environment with the ability to function diplomatically and communicate effectively with colleagues, administrators, students, parents, and the public
• An appreciation and understanding of working with diverse populations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in curriculum design
• High school equivalent teaching experience

Salary and Benefits:

Starting salary no less than $59,000 and is fully outlined in the "IMSA Council Union Contract" located on our "Union Contracts" page. As a temporary role, this position is not benefits eligible.

Application Process:

Applicants must also submit a letter of interest, complete and current resume/CV, a statement of teaching philosophy, and the contact information for three current professional references.

We are seeking a diverse applicant pool.

IMSA utilizes only job-related criteria in making decisions concerning applicants and employees.