Fisk University is seeking an Assistant or Associate Professor-level position in Mathematics that will provide an excellent
opportunity for an academic career based on curriculum innovation, scholarship, and academic service. The successful
candidate will ensure that students meet high academic standards while providing a nurturing and learner-centered
environment in the classroom. The individual should have demonstrated experience and expertise in curriculum
innovation, interdisciplinary studies, and innovative teaching strategies. Teaching and scholarly excellence in the areas
of specialty will be a high priority. Additionally, the individual is strongly urged to integrate instruction with research and
community service. The individual should be able to work productively with students and colleagues of diverse ethnic
and cultural backgrounds. Service on University committees and contribution to the development of the University’s
Mission and Vision is required. The department faculty members have successfully obtained several federally funded
research grants (NSF/NIH) and the individual will have opportunities to establish a funded research program.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Primary responsibilities include teaching introductory and upper-division courses (12 credit hours per semester).
Excellence in teaching at the undergraduate level is essential. Understanding, support, and willingness to participate in
the advancement of the liberal arts is required. An active scholarly research agenda that is open to participation of
undergraduate students is expected. A Ph.D. in Mathematics or a closely related field is required.
SECONDARY FUNCTIONS:
Additional expectations of an Assistant or Associate Professor include participation in the Faculty Assembly, University
service as an academic advisor and engagement in activities that generate professional development leading to
demonstrated achievement and other mandatory campus events.
Education: A doctorate degree in mathematics or relevant areas.
Experience: None required, but prior teaching experience strongly preferred
Licenses or Certificates: None
Additional Requirements: A background and/or credit check will be required of the successful applicant. An official
transcript (if applicable) and names, addresses and phone numbers of three (3) references will be required of the
successful applicant.
Skills Required
- Ph.D. or doctorate in Mathematics or a closely related field
- Ability to teach introductory and upper-division mathematics courses
- Excellence in undergraduate teaching
- Active scholarly research agenda open to undergraduate participation
- Ability to work productively with students and colleagues from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds
- Prior teaching experience
- Official transcript, if applicable
- Three professional references with contact information
- Successful completion of a background and/or credit check
What We Do
Fisk University is a private historically Black liberal arts college in Nashville, Tennessee. It is a higher-education institution rooted in the historically Black college and university tradition, with a liberal-arts mission and collegiate campus. Founded in 1866, the university operates from its Nashville location and serves as an educational institution within the United States’ network of historically Black colleges and universities.
