Overview

The Salem State University Mathematics Department is seeking to hire a full-time, tenure-track faculty member to serve as the department Foundational Mathematics Coordinator. Working with various stakeholders around the university, the Foundational Mathematics Coordinator oversees assessment, placement, and support programing for students taking early-career mathematics courses at Salem State University. Successful candidates will hold a PhD in mathematics or mathematics education with a demonstrated interest or expertise in research in undergraduate mathematics education. This position is open rank.

For the past several years, the SSU Mathematics Department has been actively engaged in improving the assessment, placement, and support for students taking mathematics courses. This includes piloting both a new departmental assessment policy, as well as working with the Center for Academic Excellence (CAE), the Registrar’s Office, and the Center for Accessible Academic Resources (CAAR) on how to best assess incoming students taking math and provide them the necessary support for success in credit-bearing math courses. In Fall 2026, the department anticipates the implementation of a new university-wide assessment and placement policy for all incoming students, as well as a 1-credit Math Support Lab course for students determined to need foundational mathematics support.

Salem State University is committed to excellence in teaching. We pride ourselves in providing first-rate classroom experiences and supervising intensive learning opportunities such as research and internships. Many of our students are first-generation, racial/ethnic minorities, veterans, and adult learners. Salem State University is located in the Greater Boston area in the historic city of Salem, Massachusetts. The Greater Boston region is famous for its world-class education, healthcare, and business enterprises and the area offers numerous opportunities for professional and personal enrichment.

Duties and Responsibilities

Candidates are required to perform duties in accordance with the Massachusetts State College Association (MSCA) faculty contract. Duties include teaching, advising, scholarship and contributions to the continuous improvement of the department and university.

Specifically, the responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Teaching in the Mathematics Department.
• Leading the Math Department assessment, placement, and support program for students entering a typical STEM-major mathematics pathway, including regularly assessing the effectiveness of the program.
• Working with stakeholders across campus (CAE, CAAR, other STEM Departments) to implement and assess the effectiveness of university-wide assessment, placement, and support of incoming first year and transfer students taking early career mathematics courses.
• Taking a lead role in assessing and maintaining curriculum in early career mathematics courses at Salem State.
• Assisting in the coordination of multi-section 100-level mathematics courses.
• Working with the Mathematics Learning Center Coordinator to implement the department assessment and support program (e.g. 1-credit Math Support Lab, administering of placement assessments).
• Advise Mathematics Majors.
• Engage in departmental and university service.
• Engage in research or other scholarly activity.

Required Qualifications

• PhD in Mathematics, Mathematics Education, or related field.
• Experience and demonstrated effectiveness in undergraduate teaching.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the implementation and assessment of placement and support programs for students taking mathematics courses.
• Demonstrated interest and experience in researching undergraduate mathematics teaching and learning.
• Experience in and commitment to working with a heterogeneous student body.
• As a Hispanic and Minority Serving Institution (HSI/MSI), Salem State University seeks to enrich the faculty/librarian ranks by actively encouraging candidates whose body of scholarly work addresses issues regarding the welfare and representation of historically under-served communities in our region. Candidates should present documented activities in appropriately aligned teaching, scholarship/research, and service, including community-based endeavors.

Working Location

This is an onsite position in Salem, MA with on-campus, in-person responsibilities.

Application Instructions

Please apply online and attach CV, cover letter, unofficial transcripts, and three letters of recommendation, at least one of which addresses teaching. For full consideration, please apply before December 7, 2025.

Employment is contingent upon a completed background and CORI check satisfactory to the university.

This position may be eligible for H1B visa sponsorship.

EEO Statement

The university considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

ADA Statement

Salem State University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. For accommodation information or requests please email eo-hr@salemstate.edu.