<p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <p>Faculty members are expected to contribute to teaching, research, and service, as outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Research: Establish a credible research program in the mathematical sciences with promise for funding and publications.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Appointment Details</p> <ul> <li>Rank: Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track) </li><li>Term: Full-time, 9-month appointment </li><li>Start Date: 16 August 2026 </li></ul> <p>All faculty positions are governed by the university's collective bargaining agreement, which ensures clear guidelines for hiring, evaluation, promotion, tenure, and professional responsibilities.</p> <p>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.</p>