Mathematics Statistics Faculty Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Calvin University invites applications for a full-time regular (tenure-track or professor of practice) faculty member to join the Mathematics and Statistics Department to teach lower- and upper-level courses in applied mathematics, statistics, or data science beginning as early as August 2027. Candidates at all levels of experience will be considered.
REQUIREMENTS
The university seeks applicants with vibrant Christian faith who are dedicated to integration of that faith with their field of study.
Ideal candidates will hold a PhD in mathematics, statistics, data science, or a related field. Candidates with a master's degree in mathematics, statistics, or data science and five years of relevant experience will also be considered.
Candidates are expected to demonstrate excellence in teaching at the undergraduate level and have an active stream of relevant research and publications. Preference will be given to candidates with experience teaching using a variety of methods and instructional technology.
The university will prioritize candidates with broad interdisciplinary interests, demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, ability to integrate questions of meaning, significance, and ethics into all course content, and deep commitment to engaging students beyond the classroom.
FACULTY RESPONSIBILITIES
Faculty members typically teach 24 semester hours per academic year. Faculty are expected to grow in Reformed Christian commitment, to pursue an active scholarly agenda or an active professional practice, to teach effectively, and to serve the university, department, students, and the wider community. Candidates will be asked to affirm their commitment to the educational mission of Calvin University as a Christian liberal arts university in the Reformed tradition, affiliated with the Christian Reformed Church. (See Educating for Shalom and Faculty Expectations.) Calvin University provides numerous faculty development opportunities to foster growth in these commitments.
FACULTY RESOURCES
Calvin University stands at the forefront of Christian scholarship across disciplines. The university hosts a number of Centers and Institutes and provides other funding opportunities to support faculty teaching and research, including sabbaticals, grants, course releases, summer research stipends, travel funds, and student research opportunities.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The Department of Mathematics and Statistics includes ten full-time faculty in pure and applied mathematics, statistics, and mathematics education and offers majors in mathematics, statistics, and actuarial science. Jointly with the Department of Computer Science, it offers a major in data science which includes courses in programming, statistics, machine learning, visualization, ethics, and various electives. The department also supports and advises secondary mathematics education students as they complete grades 5-9 and grades 7-12 certification programs. For additional information consult the Mathematics and Statistics web site. Applications in any area of mathematics or statistics are welcome; preference will be given to applicants with experience and interests that support the programs in statistics and data science. The department features supportive colleagues, excellent facilities, disciplined motivated students, including many international students, support for women in STEM, and strong undergraduate majors. Faculty offices are co-located with faculty in computer science, fostering collaboration and communication between the two departments.
ABOUT CALVIN UNIVERSITY
Calvin University is a top-ranked national university that equips students to think deeply, to act justly, and to live wholeheartedly as Christ's agents of renewal in the world. Approximately 3,600 Calvin students study the liberal arts and select from a broad range of majors and professional programs, including a growing portfolio of graduate level offerings. The university is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in a thriving metropolitan region of approximately one million people situated equidistant from Chicago and Detroit. Furthermore, the West Michigan region is ranked by Forbes as the #1 place to raise a family. For more information, please visit http://www.calvin.edu/go/facultyopenings.
Calvin is building a tradition of diversity and accessibility and welcomes applications from persons whose personal characteristics will further that commitment. Calvin does not discriminate in the employment of individuals on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, disability, sex, or age. Calvin University is an educational agency of the Christian Reformed Church and, in compliance with Title VII and other applicable law, reserves the right to give preference in employment based upon religion.
Please note that, while we welcome applications from all qualified applicants, employment opportunities for foreign nationals may be subject to additional eligibility, timing, sponsorship, and funding considerations under current U.S. immigration and visa requirements.
TO APPLY
Complete the online application process and attach the following:

• Letter of application that addresses the requirements and responsibilities of the position, including your interest in teaching and scholarship at a Reformed Christian University

• Full curriculum vitae

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Questions can be sent to Mike Bolt, chair of the Mathematics and Statistics Department, mike.bolt@calvin.edu.
FAITH and EDUCATIONAL COMMITMENT
1. Commitment to the educational mission of Calvin as a Christian liberal arts university affiliated with the Christian Reformed Church.
2. A commitment to the Christian faith and to the integration of faith, learning, and student development.
DIVERSITY COMMITMENT
Demonstrated awareness and commitment to effectively establishing relationships and positive communication across multiple dimensions of diversity including, but not limited to, race, gender, physical limitations, class, or religious perspectives.