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Summary
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The Mathematics Department at Saint Xavier University invites applicants for a full-time, non-tenure track lecturer position in Mathematics. The position is annually renewable, depending on faculty performance and position need.
The department supports the General Education math requirement, Middle Level and Secondary Education Mathematics majors, a mathematics minor, and various other majors and minors, particularly in the sciences.
Saint Xavier University was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1846 and is guided by fundamental values of the Sisters to serve the underserved. Saint Xavier University is a Hispanic Serving Institution, serves a significant percentage of minority and first-generation college students, and is recognized as a top performer on social mobility and one of the most diverse student populations among regional universities in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report.
Start date is Fall 2026.
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Essential Duties & Responsibilities
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RESPONSIBILITIES
- Teach 12 credit hours each semester in mathematics courses, including both introductory and advanced undergraduate courses.
- Participate in department, college, and university service.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Doctorate (preferred) or Master's degree (accepted) in Mathematics, Statistics, Math Education
- Demonstrated track record of success teaching underprepared or at-risk students, with evidence of improving student outcomes in foundational courses.
- Experience implementing high-impact pedagogical practices that foster engagement and persistence among struggling learners, particularly in gateway courses such as Elementary Statistics and College Algebra.
- Ability to design and deliver inclusive, student-centered instruction that supports diverse learning styles and promotes equity in mathematics education.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills to contribute effectively to departmental and institutional goals.
APPLICATION DOCUMENTS
Please provide a cover letter, CV, teaching philosophy, sample syllabi for undergraduate math courses, copies of transcripts for all degrees, contact information for three letters of recommendation. Letters of recommendation will be solicited at a later date for finalists. Please name files as "Lastname_CV," etc.
Questions about the position can be directed to Dr. Ervin China, search committee chair, atchina@sxu.edu.
DEADLINE
Review of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
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Qualifications
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Master's degree in Mathematics or a Master's Degree with at least 18 credit hours in Mathematics courses at the graduate level is required.
PhD in mathematics or math education is preferred.
Experience teaching at the college level.
Conducting courses using various delivery modes, such as, face-to-face, hybrid, or online is desirable.
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Additional Expectations
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We inspire success by working together to provide meaningful, personalized service in a spirit of excellence. SXU seeks candidates that deliver value-added services in a responsive, collaborative, effective, and respectful manner.
Saint Xavier University is an Equal Opportunity Employer that makes all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotions and all other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status or other factors protected by law. Hiring decisions will be based on the bona fide occupational qualifications of each applicant. The University is committed to diversity and encourages applications from individuals with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. Saint Xavier University affirms its position as a Catholic institution, inspired by the heritage of the Sisters of Mercy, and asserts its rights to employ persons who subscribe to the mission, vision and core values of the University.
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Saint Xavier University
Feb 26, 2026 