Term Faculty (Non-Tenure Track) - Mathematical Sciences (26-27)

Term Faculty (Non-Tenure Track) - Mathematical Sciences (26-27)

The Department of Mathematical Sciences in the College of Science and Health at DePaul University invites applications for a full-time non-tenure track faculty position at the rank of Professional Lecturer (functional title: Teaching Assistant Professor). The initial appointment will be for one academic year (September 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027), but the position carries the possibility of renewal.

Key Responsibilities

The primary responsibility of Professional Lecturers is teaching. The teaching load for this position is 9 courses per academic year (3 courses per academic quarter). A significant portion of the teaching load for this position will likely include sections of MAT 120 Quantitative Reasoning, as well as MAT 140/141 Discrete Mathematics, MAT 150/151/152 Calculus I/II/III, MAT 137 Business Statistics, or other courses depending on departmental needs and/or the candidate's expertise.

Professional Lecturers may be called upon to engage in some service functions to help support programmatic or teaching-related activities. The position of Professional Lecturer carries no expectation of research or scholarly activity.

About the Department

The Department of Mathematical Sciences offers undergraduate degrees in Actuarial Science, Data Science, Mathematical Sciences, and Mathematics & Computer Science, and offers graduate degrees in Pure Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Mathematics for Teaching, Applied Mathematics, and Applied Statistics. Beyond its degree programs, the department supports the university's general education curriculum and allied fields in the natural sciences, business, and computer science.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• PhD in mathematics, statistics, mathematics education, or a closely related field
• PhD conferred or expected completion by July 1, 2026
• A demonstrated record of effectiveness and flexibility, or potential for the same, as an instructor of record for a variety of courses or teaching environments

Preferred Qualifications

• A demonstrated commitment to continued development as an educator
• Experience or expertise teaching in an active, hands-on environment

Application Instructions

For full consideration, complete applications should be received by Monday, 2026-05-25. Complete applications will include:

• A cover letter indicating qualifications for the position
• A curriculum vitae
• A statement of teaching philosophy and experience
• Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit additional evidence of teaching effectiveness, such as formal teaching evaluation summaries or other documentation.
• Contact details for three professional references, one or more of which should provide documentation in support of teaching effectiveness.

For further questions about this position, please contact the search committee chair Dr. Christopher Drupieski at c.drupieski@depaul.edu.