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Goshen College

Visiting Assistant Professor of Mathematics

June 10, 2025

Goshen College is a Christian liberal arts institution that prepares students to thrive
in life, leadership and service. We strive to model an inclusive community committed to transformative justice, peace, and sustainability. A respect and appreciation of the Anabaptist-Mennonite faith perspective and practices, and a commitment to the mission, vision, core values and community standards of Goshen College, are important for teaching and administrative faculty members.

Job Summary:

Goshen College seeks applications for a one-year half-time position in Mathematics for the 2025-26 academic year. The person will teach 12 credit hours of 100-level mathematics courses and participate in related department and college level service responsibilities.

Essential Functions:

  • Teach Math 105 Practical Math Concepts and Math 115 Applied Algebra during the fall
    semester.
  • Teach Math 105 Practical Math Concepts and Math 132 Elementary School Math Concepts II during the spring semester.
  • Hold regular office hours in person and/or online.
  • Participate in department and select college meetings.
  • Serve on the Teacher Education Advisory Council (TEAC).
  • Refresh the current student teaching assistant program for mathematics courses.
  • Be or become a member of an appropriate professional organization (e.g., The National
    Numeracy Network, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, or Mathematical Association of America) and stay informed and communicate with appropriate faculty about quantitative literacy, K-12 teacher education, and lower-level college mathematics courses and placement issues.

Supervisory Responsibility:

  • A Student Teaching Assistant for each course being taught.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in mathematics or some related quantitative field, or a master’s degree in education and content courses in mathematics.
  • One year of teaching mathematics or another quantitative discipline at the high school or college level.
  • Supportive of the mission and core values of Goshen College.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • A master’s or doctoral degree in mathematics or mathematics education.
  • Completed courses in mathematics pedagogy.
  • Three or more years of teaching high school level algebra and geometry to college students.
  • Committed to the mission and core values of Goshen College.

Work Environment/Environmental Conditions:

Mostly inside/office conditions; Temperatures are usually moderate; Artificial lighting; Some exposure to dust and molds. Must use stairs or elevators to use toilet facilities. Using computers and other office equipment; moving around campus, inside and outside.

All of the essential job functions are subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform other job-related instructions as requested by the supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. This position description is not all-inclusive and may change at the option of the (supervisor or department head). Any major change will result in the position being reviewed for reclassification.

Benefits

  • Dental, vision, life and LTD insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Tuition discounts
  • Professional development
  • Free employee membership to Recreation/Fitness Center
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Paid holidays and sick leave

See our website for additional benefits information

About Goshen College

Goshen College is a nationally-ranked college and Hispanic-Serving Institution in Indiana renowned for its distinctive hands-on, real-world educational opportunities, and its commitment to creating positive change in the community and the world. The college offers over 65 undergraduate areas of study; as well as best-in-class graduate programs in nursing, business administration, social work and environmental education. This caring, safe and diverse campus prides itself on providing excellent academic programs that connect arts with sciences, and theory with practice — exposing students to multiple perspectives and encouraging them to think deeply, live creatively and lead purposefully.

The college is located in the City of Goshen in the heart of Elkhart County, within several hours of Chicago, Indianapolis and Detroit. Residents of Goshen enjoy a culturally diverse small-town atmosphere with an active arts community, a vibrant and entrepreneurial downtown, the Maple City Greenway network of bicycle paths and affordable housing prices. Learn more at goodofgoshen.com.

How to Apply

Application materials may be attached to the Faculty Application Form or sent electronically to hr@goshen.edu. Goshen College will not be sponsoring candidates for this position.

Required:

  • Complete the online Faculty Application Form
  • Letter of Application
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • List of three professional references with contact information
  • Graduate and undergraduate transcripts (official transcripts) and background check
    will be required prior to hire.

E-Verify Statement of Participation

Goshen College participates in E-Verify. If you are hired, we will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Goshen College Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement

Goshen College is an equal opportunity employer, committed to enhancing diversity across the institution. Goshen College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or any legally protected status. As a religious institution, Goshen College expressly reserves its rights, its understandings of, and its commitments to the historic Anabaptist identity and the teachings of Mennonite Church USA, and reserves the legal right to hire and employ individuals who support the values of the college. To protect the welfare and provide for the safety of the students, employees, visitors, and resources of Goshen College, background checks are conducted by the Office of Human Resources on all new and re-hired employees.

Human Resources
Goshen College
1700 S. Main Street
Goshen, IN 46526-4795

E-mail: hr@goshen.edu
Telephone: (574) 535-7111