Summary: The Department of Mathematics at Grand Valley State University invites applications for an affiliate faculty member for a full-time, 9-month, continuing position beginning Fall 2026. Applicants must have a Master’s degree in Mathematics or a closely related field. Individuals from all backgrounds, including from underrepresented groups, are encouraged to apply. Successful candidates must be able to effectively engage with students, colleagues, and community members with a broad range of backgrounds and experiences. After an initial 1-year contract for each of the first two years, the position may be renewed with continuing 3-year contracts.
Required Qualifications and Education:
Preferred Qualifications:
Responsibilities: The standard teaching load for affiliate faculty is 12-15 credits per semester (4-5 courses, usually 2-3 preps), consisting primarily of courses from MTH 108 through MTH 125. Affiliate faculty often teach 5 days per week, with some classes meeting in the evening or early morning (but not both). Most classes meet on the Valley Campus in Allendale, but affiliate faculty members sometimes teach courses on the City Campus in Grand Rapids. Responsibilities also include holding office hours, attending regular course instructor meetings, documenting progress of students in support programs, and communicating with university support services when students are at risk. Affiliate faculty are also expected to engage in professional development activities related to teaching. There are opportunities for department service, but it is not mandatory. Employment begins August 6, 2026; classes begin August 31, 2026.
Minimum Starting Salary: $51,000; commensurate with experience.
Department/College: The Mathematics Department at Grand Valley State University serves over 200 majors and 8000 students annually in its classes. Our faculty (18 affiliate and 30 tenure-track) value and support innovative teaching, collaborating with one another, and helping all students be successful. Our students are actively engaged in learning through small classes (max 30 students) that emphasize critical thinking, creative problem-solving, and effective communication, and offer a high degree of faculty support. Many of our majors participate in extracurricular mathematics-related activities, including tutoring in local schools, tutoring in our own Math Center, participating in the GVSU Math & Stats Club, studying abroad, undergraduate research, attending Research Experience for Undergraduates programs, and other opportunities in math. Our alumni are engaged in a wide array of exciting endeavors and rewarding careers.
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) is the largest college at Grand Valley, offering over 50 bachelor’s degrees and a growing number of advanced degrees in the natural and mathematical sciences, the fine arts and humanities, and the social sciences. CLAS is a student-centered learning community that welcomes individuals from various backgrounds and engages in critical inquiry, extending knowledge to enrich and enliven individual and public life. Our faculty are active teacher-scholars committed to offering students an accessible and community-engaged liberal arts and sciences education that prepares them for meaningful careers. There are many opportunities for collaboration within CLAS and across a broad group of partners on and off campus. We are interested in attracting a cohort of new faculty committed to these core values as we seek to foster a community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn, and thrive together.
Campus/University: Grand Valley State University (GVSU) is a public comprehensive institution located in West Michigan with campuses in Allendale and downtown Grand Rapids, plus centers in Detroit, Muskegon and Traverse City. The University attracts more than 22,000 undergraduate and graduate students with high quality programs and state-of-the-art facilities, and has been nationally recognized for innovativeness and its contribution to students’ social mobility. The greater Grand Rapids metropolitan area has a population of around one million people, is affordable, and offers rich cultural amenities. Grand Valley is located within easy driving distance of Chicago, Detroit, Lake Michigan beaches, and many other superb summer and winter recreational venues. More information can be found at Community Resources - Human Resources - Grand Valley State University (gvsu.edu).
How to Apply: Apply online at GVSU Careers. To be considered for the position, applicants must upload the following items to the online application:
The online application will allow you to attach these documents electronically. In addition to the listed documents, you are required to submit one letter of recommendation regarding your teaching experience and efficacy, plus contact information for two additional professional references. Please direct your letter writer to email their letter of recommendation to Ana VanBragt <vanbraga@gvsu.edu>.
Applicants selected for interviews will be required to submit official transcripts prior to the interview. If you need assistance, call Human Resources at 616-331-2215. Email questions about the position to: Ana VanBragt <vanbraga@gvsu.edu>.
Application Deadline: Consideration of applicants will begin on January 23, 2026. The posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University thereafter.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended by the ADA Amendment Act (2008), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. GVSU will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. See www.gvsu.edu/equalopportunity/. TDD Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or 1-800-833-7833 (out of State).
Grand Valley State University is an Antidiscrimination/Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. University policy extends protections to additional identities.