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Job Posting Summary

The Mathematics and Computer Sciences Department at Mercy University in New York invites applications for an open-rank tenured or tenure-track faculty position in Mathematics commencing in September 2025. We welcome candidates from all areas of specialization in Mathematics, particularly those with a secondary interest in teaching statistics and data science.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:
We seek applicants who demonstrate the multicultural competence and awareness to teach diverse student populations at the largest private Hispanic-Serving Institution in New York State. We are particularly interested in candidates who can contribute to our efforts to increase the representation of women and underrepresented groups in mathematics and STEM fields. Candidates should also be prepared to participate in departmental service and curriculum development initiatives aimed at enhancing student success in general mathematics education. Maintaining active scholarship, demonstrating excellence in teaching, and serving on department, school, and university committees are all required for tenure and promotion.

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. It in no way states or implies that the responsibilities listed are the only duties required to perform in this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position responsibilities if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

Qualifications

Required Skills & Experience:

• Demonstrated excellence in dynamic, equity-driven undergraduate teaching
• A commitment to helping us make Mathematics and quantitative reasoning relevant to the lives and professional aspirations of a diverse population of students
• A scholarly agenda that aligns with the research expectations of a tenure-track position at Mercy (where the Boyer model is utilized to help faculty articulate the relevance of their scholarship to our institutional mission)

Education Requirements:

• Ph.D. in Mathematics or a related field by the appointment date; or
• Doctorate in Mathematics Education for candidates who can demonstrate exceptional teaching and/or curriculum development achievements

To apply, please submit a comprehensive application package that includes a cover letter highlighting your qualifications and interest in the position; a curriculum vitae; a statement of teaching philosophy that outlines your commitment to supporting diverse students and contributing to Mercy's diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives; contact information for at least three professional references; and copies of your undergraduate and graduate transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable for the initial application). We also encourage you to include examples of your scholarship and/or course curricula.

Mercy University is a nonsectarian, nonprofit New York metropolitan area institution offering over 90 undergraduate and graduate programs. The University has an enrollment of approximately 9000 students from diverse backgrounds across four campuses in Westchester County and New York City. As Mercy proudly serves a diverse student body and is a Federally designated Hispanic-serving institution, faculty are dedicated to providing students with access to a transformative education though academic quality and robust student support. We encourage applications from women, individuals from minority backgrounds, and those who demonstrate the competence required to teach a diverse student body.

Applicants are required to apply via Mercy’s HR site by December 20, 2024 for full consideration.

About Mercy
Mercy University is a dynamic, independent, coeducational New York City area university that offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs in six schools: Business, Education, Health and Natural Sciences, Liberal Arts, Nursing, and Social and Behavioral Sciences.
Mercy is the region's largest private, nonprofit, Minority-Serving Institution, proud to serve a student body that is highly diverse. As a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), Mercy University, has been ranked nationally among top colleges in the country for Hispanics by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) and by Excelencia in Education, earning their prestigious Seal of Excelencia for intentionally serving Latino students.

Mercy University was further recognized by HACU as a national leader in awarding bachelor's degrees to Hispanics in several disciplines, including Psychology, Sociology, and Business. Westchester Magazine has also named Mercy the Best College in Westchester County in 2019, 2020, and 2022.
Mercy is committed to offering an inclusive learning environment to help a diverse student body set a course for their future. To support its student body, Mercy has been awarded a number of federal grants which enable us to better develop and deliver education to our students.
Mercy’s student body reflects the rich diversity of the New York metropolitan area. Enrollment, including full-time and part-time undergraduates and graduates, is approximately 8,800. Mercy students learn on campuses in Dobbs Ferry, the Bronx, and Manhattan as well as online.

At Mercy University we strive to provide employees and their families with a comprehensive and valuable benefits package. We offer high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts, flexible spending, and much more.
Our Mission:
Mercy University is committed to providing motivated students the opportunity to transform their lives through higher education by offering liberal arts and professional programs in personalized and high-quality learning environments, thus preparing students to embark on rewarding careers, to continue learning throughout their lives and to act ethically and responsibly in a changing world.

EEO Statement
Mercy University is an equal opportunity employer. Mercy University actively engages in recruiting a diverse workforce and student body that includes members of historically underrepresented groups and strives to build and sustain a welcoming and supportive campus community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, height, weight, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.
As part of this commitment, Mercy University will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact The Office of Human Resources at (914) 674-7839, Option 6 or via email at HR@mercy.edu.

The posted salary range for this position is based on several legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the organization. Mercy is committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local pay equity laws.
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