"Math Instructor"

Job Details

The College of Arts & Sciences at Dakota State University invites applications for a full-time (9-month) Instructor of Mathematics. Our mathematics program offers four specializations: Information Systems, Cryptography, Secondary Education, and Intermediate Education. A significant portion of our mathematics majors pursue double majors in computer science or artificial intelligence, and the majority of our math courses are designed to serve general education requirements and to support various Computer Science programs. The typical workload for this position involves teaching thirty credit hours per academic year.

The start date of this position is Fall 2026.

Required Qualifications:

• A Masters degree with at least 18 graduate math content credits is required, and a Ph.D. in mathematics or a closely related field is preferred.
• Ability to teach undergraduate students.
• Willingness to teach online courses.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Responsibilities:

• The candidate will be expected to teach a variety of mathematics courses, both face-to-face and on-line, at the undergraduate level (including general education courses).
• The candidate will be expected to create engaging online content for online courses, which should include videos and appropriate assessments.

Benefits:

• Flexible benefits package – health, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, hospital indemnity insurance, flexible spending account, health savings account, health reimbursement account.
• South Dakota Retirement System. Employees receive 6% fully matched contributions from SDRS and are vested after three years of service.
• Paid sick leave and paid family leave.
• Reduced tuition for education.
• Professional liability coverage

About DSU College of Arts and Sciences:
Technology is front and center in our arts and sciences programs at Dakota State University. Our state-of-the-art facilities include numerous computer and science labs, and instructional use of various learning technologies are expected in the classroom.

The College of Arts & Sciences impacts every student enrolled at DSU by providing the bulk of the general education courses. Additionally, the College of Arts & Sciences offers exciting majors such as Computer Game Design, Digital Arts & Design, Cyber Leadership, Biology, Math, Analytical Science, and English for New Media.

The college provides students with the education to excel in any career. DSU is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Information about DSU:
Dakota State University is a special focus STEM university with an emphasis in computing information technologies and cyber security across all areas of human endeavor. Over the years, DSU has established its reputation as a distinguished regional and national leader in computer science and cybersecurity education and research. We embrace opportunities to provide our students, faculty, and future collaborators with the most innovative technologies and facilities, to produce transformative research and development, and create an outstanding base of faculty, students, and programs at the bachelor’s, master’s, and Ph.D. levels. DSU holds three prestigious designations from the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as National Centers of Academic Excellence (CAE) in Cyber Defense, Research, and Cyber Operations.

How to Apply:
To apply, visit https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu. The employment site will allow the attachment of a cover letter, curriculum vitae, transcripts, and contact information for at least three professional references.

Applications submitted by December 31, 2025 will receive full consideration. After this date, applications will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled.