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As of Jul 26, 2026, the average yearly pay for college math professor in Illinois is $76,411.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $60,100.00 and $88,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A College Math Professor is responsible for teaching mathematics courses at the college or university level. They design and deliver lectures, develop assignments and exams, and guide students in understanding mathematical concepts. In addition to teaching, they often conduct research in their area of expertise and may publish scholarly articles. Professors also advise students, participate in departmental meetings, and contribute to curriculum development. Their role is essential in fostering students' analytical and problem-solving skills.

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Infographic showing various College Math Professor job openings in Illinois as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 81% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $76,411 per year, or $36.7 per hour.
Assistant Professor of Mathematics

Assistant Professor of Mathematics

Chicago State University

Chicago, IL • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life

Posted 17 days ago

Job description

Posting Details
Position Information
Posting Number
F260042P
Open Date
12/12/2025
Close Date
Faculty Rank
Assistant Professor
Title
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
Salary
75,000 Annual
Benefits
This position is eligible for health, dental, life insurance and other benefits through Chicago State University. Click here for a complete list of benefits: https://csu.edu/humanresources/benefits.htm
Is Tenured/ Tenure Track
Yes
Full-time/ Part-time
Full-time
Job Description Summary
Chicago State University (CSU), is the oldest public university in the Chicago metropolitan area. Chicago State University is Illinois' only four-year U.S. Department of Education-designated Predominantly Black Institution (PBI). CSU serves over 1,500 undergraduate students and nearly 900 graduate students. The university is a nationally accredited university with five colleges in Arts and Sciences, Business, Education, Health Sciences and Pharmacy and proudly supports a diverse and non-traditional student population that hails from 28 countries and 36 states.
Discover the latest advancements and milestones achieved by CSU in our Annual Report: https://www.csu.edu/president/annual_report.htm.
The Department of Computing, Information and Mathematical Sciences, and Technology (CIMST) Chicago State University (CSU) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Mathematics, beginning August 16, 2026. We seek a mathematician who will be not only an excellent teacher and a credible researcher, but also an institution builder-someone who sees this as a great opportunity to drive the growth and future of the mathematics major at CSU.
CSU, one of the state's oldest educational institutions which is on Chicago's south side, has launched a re-envisioned undergraduate mathematics curriculum that blends abstraction with computing and highlights design thinking as a means of empowering students to create innovative, community-centered solutions. Our new M.S. in Mathematics & Computational Intelligence is the only program in Illinois offering a degree option primarily by research, expanding opportunities for advanced study; it is especially suitable for highly skilled individuals in industry or government who are contemplating data-driven career changes, as well as for those seeking a second master's degree.
Responsibilities
Faculty members are expected to contribute to teaching, research, and service, as outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.
Teaching: Teach up to 24 credit-unit equivalents per year; develop syllabi, instructional materials, and innovative course content; advise students; supervise graduate theses and research projects; engage in professional development and participate in assessment activities tied to accreditation and program evaluation.Three credit hours of release time for research is built into the above 24 credit hour load.
Research: Establish a credible research program in the mathematical sciences with promise for funding and publications.
Service: Participate actively in departmental, college, university, and professional and community committees and initiatives. Assume a graduate leadership roles in contributing to the mathematics program's growth, sustaining the major, and helping to shape CSU's role in preparing the next generation of mathematicians and data scientists.
Appointment Details
  • Rank: Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track)
  • Term: Full-time, 9-month appointment
  • Start Date: 16 August 2026

All faculty positions are governed by the university's collective bargaining agreement, which ensures clear guidelines for hiring, evaluation, promotion, tenure, and professional responsibilities.
The primary responsibilities of this position include teaching and related academic activities throughout the academic year. Faculty are also expected to uphold the University's commitment to academic excellence by fostering an engaging and inclusive learning environment that supports, values, and challenges students from diverse ethnic, religious, gender, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Required Education
  • Earned Ph.D. in Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
  • Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and advising at the undergraduate and graduate level.
  • Evidence of or potential for scholarly research and publications in mathematical sciences, including statistics, or a closely related field.
  • Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Commitment to supporting diverse student populations and fostering an inclusive learning environment.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Ability and commitment to advance departmental, college, and university initiatives by engaging students through high-quality teaching, maintaining an active research program in the mathematical sciences, and contributing professional service that strengthens the institution.
  • Must be conversant in student-centered pedagogy that supports the success of a diverse student body.
  • Ability to teach courses in computing such as machine learning or in quantum information science will be considered a plus.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience teaching a broad range of undergraduate mathematics courses (e.g., Calculus, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Statistics, etc.).
  • Evidence of successful teaching experience in higher education.
  • Demonstrated ability or interest in mentoring students in research or academic success.
  • Record of or potential for grant writing and external funding.
  • Ability to contribute to departmental service, curriculum development, and program assessment.
  • Ability to advocate for the Department effectively in university committees and other institutional fora.
  • Experience working at a Predominantly Black Institution (PBI), HBCU, or other minority-serving institution is desirable.
  • Prior experience delivering undergraduate or graduate courses online or in hybrid formats
  • Familiarity with a learning management system (LMS) such as Brightspace.

Special Requirements
Doctoral and master's transcripts are required.

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