Associate or Assistant Professor of Mathematics

NORTHWEST NAZARENE UNIVERSITY
DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS & COMPUTER SCIENCE
Associate or Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science

Northwest Nazarene University
Northwest Nazarene University (NNU), a comprehensive Christian university with a rich liberal arts tradition, is located in Nampa, Idaho. The university's location in the southwest part of the state allows easy access to local ski resorts, mountain hiking, and river rafting. The proximity to Boise, the state's capital, offers cultural amenities such as the Boise Philharmonic Orchestra, Boise Master Chorale, Opera Idaho, Ballet Idaho, Riverside Jazz Orchestra, and the Boise Art Museum. The university is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. NNU has been rated by U.S. News and World Report as one of the top master's level universities in the west. The university is affiliated with the Church of the Nazarene.

Department of Mathematics and Computer Science
The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at NNU has a long standing tradition of graduating secondary mathematics teachers, developing students for graduate school in mathematics, and preparing students for positions in industry. The Mathematics and Computer Science Department services several academic sectors such as Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Nursing as well as having a role in the general education program of the University. The Mathematics and Computer Science Department offers Bachelor of Science degrees in Mathematics, Mathematics-Education, and Computer Science.

Description of Position:
The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science is seeking applicants for a full-time, tenured track, faculty position in Mathematics with the rank of Associate or Assistant Professor to begin in the fall of 2010. The teaching assignment will include lower and upper division courses in Mathematics and the possibility of graduate level courses sometime in the future. While not required, it would be desirable to have someone with an emphasis in statistics or applied mathematics. Other responsibilities include committee assignments and student advising and recruiting.

Qualifications:
Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Mathematics, a ABD candidate will be considered. Strong candidates will possess proven ability in the classroom setting and will understand the teaching ministry as a Christian vocation. They will demonstrate ability to effectively communicate with students and faculty. The University requires that all candidates be Christians (preferably in the Wesleyan tradition) and must be comfortable with and in agreement with the mission and lifestyle values of NNU. Candidates are asked to respond to the information items listed on the NNU Christian Mission requirements link below. Northwest Nazarene University embraces diversity and therefore encourages all who are qualified to apply.

Compensation
The salary will be determined by the educational background and experience of each applicant. Full-time personnel will be offered a benefits package including health, vision and dental insurance for employee and family, annual leave, long-term disability insurance, life insurance, holidays, tuition benefits for employee and dependents, opportunities for professional development, and a retirement program.

Application Process:

letter of interest
application form
a complete curriculum vita
transcripts
NNU Christian Mission requirements link
a statement describing philosophy of Christian higher education
three letters of recommendation - two professional references and one pastoral reference to:

Bob DeCloss, Chair
Department of Mathematics and Computer Science
Northwest Nazarene University
623 Holly Street
Nampa, ID 83686
or electronically to: brdecloss(at)nnu.edu

Review of applications to begin immediately and continue until position is filled. (Posted 1/21/2009)

Northwest Nazarene University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As an educational institution operating under the auspices of the Church of the Nazarene, Northwest Nazarene University is permitted, and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (Title VII, sections 702-703, United States Civil Rights act of 1964 as amended.)