Position
Instructor, Mathematics
Department
Mathematics
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Starting Date
Fall 2025
Responsibilities

The Department of Mathematics at Midwestern State University invites applications for a full­ time, 9-month Instructor position to begin Fall 2025. The successful candidate will teach 12 credit hours (generally four courses) per semester (fall and spring) of developmental or introductory mathematics, primarily face-to-face at MSU's campus in Wichita Falls, TX. They will also participate in departmental service and administration, focused on instruction for students in developmental mathematics courses. This may include curriculum design and updates, student engagement work, and development and implementation of support programs.

Midwestern State University is a public liberal arts university in Wichita Falls, Texas, dedicated to providing excellent education in the liberal arts and the professions. The mathematics department consists of fourteen full-time faculty, and offers a BA and BS in mathematics in addition to a variety of courses supporting other programs on campus. As of summer 2025, the department will be housed in the newly renovated Bolin Science Hall, featuring classroom spaces designed to support a variety of pedagogical approaches.

Requirements

The required education for the position is 18 hours of graduate coursework in mathematics. Other required qualifications are demonstrated excellence in teaching mathematics courses, strong communication skills, and ability to maintain positive interpersonal relationships. Preferred qualifications include a master's degree in mathematics, math education, or a closely related field; successful student mentoring or community engagement; and experience teaching postsecondary developmental mathematics courses.

Standard Requirements

Requires the ability to maintain positive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the community. Must adhere to University’s core values: People-Centered, Community, Integrity, Visionary, and Connections, per the MSU Texas Values Journey. Personal cell phone usage may be required to complete position duties, including multi-function authentication requirements. Regular reliable attendance is required.

This position is designated as security sensitive (Mod) and requires a criminal background check. Position is designated as a Responsible Employee as outlined by Title IX. May serve as Campus Security Authority as outlined by the Clery Act.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

To Apply: For consideration, please submit the following materials: 1) Application letter 2) CV 3} Statement of teaching philosophy 4) Unofficial transcripts 5) Names and current contact information of three professional references Applications and inquiries should be sent to: Sarah Cobb Department of Mathematics Midwestern State University 3410 Taft Blvd Wichita Falls, TX 76308 sarah.cobb@msutexas.edu

Applications will be reviewed as they are received. The position will remain open until filled.

Please send information to the contact listed below.

Contact Information
Mailing Address
Sarah Cobb,
MSU Texas
Mathematics
3410 Taft Blvd.
Wichita Falls, TX 76308-2099
For More Information
Sarah Cobb


sarah.cobb@msutexas.edu
University Information
University Information
MSU Texas
3410 Taft Blvd.
Wichita Falls, TX 76308-2099
About MSU

Midwestern State University, a Texas public university with nearly 5,900 students, is a proud member of the Texas Tech University System. MSU Texas is centrally located between Dallas and Oklahoma City in Wichita Falls (population 103,000). MSU is a member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC) and is committed to excellence in teaching.

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