• POSITION: One tenure-track position in mathematics
• CONTACT: Search Committee, Department of Mathematics, Hope College, Holland, MI 49422-9000
• e-mail: mathsearch@hope.edu
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The Hope College Department of Mathematics invites applications for one tenure-track position in mathematics to begin Fall 2009. Strong applicants from all fields of mathematics are welcome, and those with interests in mathematical biology are especially encouraged. PhD required. Primary responsibilities include teaching (typically 5 courses per year) and research (including working with undergraduates).

Hope College is a Christian coeducational, residential liberal arts undergraduate college affiliated with the Reformed Church in America; has over 3,000 students (3,140 FTE) and 250 FTE faculty; is a member of the Great Lakes Colleges Association; is accredited by NCA, NCATE, ACS, NASAD, NASD, NASM, NAST, CSWE, EAC of ABET, CCNE and CAATE; and is located in a city of 35,000 enriched by a significant Latino population and growing Asian and African American populations in a rapidly growing urban area of over 100,000; is near Lake Michigan, within short driving distance of Grand Rapids (over 500,000) and relatively close to Ann Arbor and Chicago. Additional information about Hope College can be found on the Web at http://www.hope.edu/. Information on Hope's distinctive mission and vision can be found here.

Candidates should demonstrate an ability to combine excellence in classroom teaching with scholarly activity, along with a commitment to the character and goals of a liberal arts college with a Christian perspective. Given the ecumenical character of Hope College, we encourage applicants from a broad range of Christian denominations and traditions.

Send a resume, unofficial transcript, a statement of teaching philosophy, a brief research statement, and three letters of recommendation (at least one addressing teaching ability) to Search Committee, Department of Mathematics, Hope College, Holland, MI 49422-9000. Review of applications will begin December 12, 2008, although late applications will be considered if the position has not been filled.

Hope College places a high priority on sustaining a supportive environment that recognizes the importance of having a diverse faculty in order to best prepare our students for successful careers in our multi-cultural nation and global community. Applications from qualified persons with diverse backgrounds and cultures, including women and persons of color are, therefore, especially welcomed. Hope College complies with federal and state requirements for nondiscrimination in employment.