Faculty Position in Mathematics

The successful candidate will embrace the College’s Christ-centered mission, demonstrate a commitment to undergraduate teaching excellence, desire to serve as a mentor and positive role model, and pursue the integration of teaching mathematics and the Christian faith. 

Teaching responsibilities will include standard mathematics topics in both introductory and advanced courses, including the calculus sequence. Candidates with an interest in teaching introductory statistics will be given preference. Opportunities to teach in other areas such as computer science and physics are available depending on the candidate’s qualifications and interests. Non-teaching responsibilities include working with other faculty to develop and enhance courses, advising students, participating in student extracurricular activities, and supporting assessment and evaluation activities. 

A Ph.D. in the mathematical sciences field (e.g. Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Statistics, Actuarial Science, Operations Research), and teaching experience are preferred. As a minimum, the candidate should possess an M.S. in a mathematical sciences field; or an M.S. in a relevant non-mathematics field accompanied by significant, documented mathematics experience. 

College of the Ozarks is a small (1,450 students), liberal arts, work-study college with a commitment to evangelical Christian faith and service, located in southwest Missouri near Branson (www.cofo.edu). Class sizes are small, generally 10-30 students in STEM courses. The college has a strong sense of community among faculty, staff, and students. 

Send letter of application, CV, transcripts, and three letters of recommendation (including one from your pastor) to Dr. Eric Bolger, Provost, PO Box 17, Point Lookout, MO 65726, or email aoliver@cofo.edu. Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.