Assistant Professor of Mathematics

About the role

Spartanburg Methodist College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty appointment as an Assistant Professor of Mathematics beginning in August 2027. This is an on-campus position with a primary emphasis on undergraduate teaching.

Teaching Responsibilities

• Teach four undergraduate courses per semester.
  • Principles of Algebra
  • Introductory Statistics
  • Explorations in Mathematics
  • Precalculus
  • Calculus for Business and the Social Sciences
  • Calculus I and II
• Instruction will primarily be face-to-face on SMC's Spartanburg campus.

About Our Students

Spartanburg Methodist College has a long history of providing excellent undergraduate education to students from a wide range of backgrounds. SMC serves many first-generation college students as well as students with varied levels of academic preparation and experience with mathematics. We believe that effective mathematics instruction combines academic rigor with meaningful support. We are particularly interested in candidates who can engage students who may enter college with different levels of mathematical confidence and preparation while maintaining high expectations for student learning.

Responsibilities

• Participate in curriculum development and assessment of student learning.
• Contribute to the continued development of the mathematics curriculum.
• Participate in departmental and college committees.
• Engage in professional development and appropriate scholarly activity.
• Participate in campus events and contribute to the broader academic community at SMC.

What We Value

• A strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and student success.
• The ability to make mathematics accessible, relevant, and intellectually engaging.
• Evidence of effective, student-centered teaching practices.
• An interest in active learning and innovative mathematics pedagogy.
• Experience working with first-generation, non-traditional, and/or traditionally underserved students.
• A willingness to teach students across a range of mathematical preparation and ability.
• A collaborative approach to curriculum development, assessment, and departmental service.
• A desire to be an active and engaged member of a small college community.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Mathematics or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated preparation to teach undergraduate mathematics.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching.
• Ability to teach face-to-face courses on SMC's Spartanburg campus.