Department Chair and Tenure-Track, Mathematics Education (Open Rank)

Position Summary:

The Department of Mathematics and Actuarial Science in the College of Arts and Sciences at North Central College invites applications for a tenure-track position in mathematics education, to begin August 1, 2027.

The duties in this role include:

• Provide instruction for a variety of mathematics and mathematics education courses, including elementary and secondary methods courses, carrying a teaching load equivalent to 20 credits per academic year.

• Mentor undergraduate students through one-on-one and group interactions and independent study opportunities.

• Pursue research activities in mathematics education, including new research projects, writing/dissemination of research, and presentation at conferences.

• Engage students in research when possible.

• As Coordinator of Mathematics Education, provide oversight for all mathematics education courses in keeping content aligned with NCTM and MAA standards and build connections with the mathematics education community in the local area.

• As department chair, provide leadership to the unit, including overseeing curriculum, staffing courses, evaluating and mentoring faculty, advising the Dean, and serving as liaison to other campus offices.

Basic Qualifications:

Basic qualifications are required at the time of application.

• The successful candidate will have completed a PhD in mathematics or mathematics education, or an EdD in mathematics education and an MS/MA in mathematics.

• PK-12 Educator License Preferred (current or expired)

• Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring of students, and ongoing scholarship.

• Applicants must demonstrate effective leadership in managing a department.

Salary Range:

The budgeted salary range for this position is $72,000 to $88,000.

About NCC :

Founded in 1861, North Central College is a nationally recognized institution of about 3000 students, located in Naperville, IL, a thriving suburb just west of Chicago. The College is in a period of growth with the addition of a $60 million Science Center (2017), and a new Health Sciences and Engineering building (2020). North Central College is within walking distance of the Naperville Metra station and is next to downtown Naperville. The Naperville area is home to many excellent school districts and Naperville, IL has been ranked as one of the best places to live by Money magazine.

North Central College values diversity, equity and inclusion and strongly encourages candidates who would enrich the diversity of the campus community to apply. Experience working with diverse student populations and communities is highly desirable.

Application Window:

Open date: August 15, 2026

Initial review date: October 1, 2026

Apply by initial review date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: October 15, 2026

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

For more information, please visit:

https://www.northcentralcollege.edu/academic-affairs/prospective-and-incoming faculty (https://www.northcentralcollege.edu/academic-affairs/prospective-and-incoming%20faculty%20)

Interested candidates should complete and submit an application with all required documentation online at: https://northcentralcollege.peopleadmin.com/postings/16011

For further information, contact Matthew Pons, Chair MATH , [email protected].