Instructor of Mathematics

Instructor of Mathematics


Posted on 3/9/2026


Accepting applications


About this position


Florida Southern College invites applications for a visiting mathematics position to begin in August 2026. The successful candidate will be required to teach undergraduate mathematics courses for majors and non-science majors. The normal teaching load is four (4) four-hour courses per semester.

A master's degree in mathematics, statistics, or applied mathematics is required for the position. Preference will be given to candidates who hold a Ph.D., or are ABD, in mathematics or statistics. Candidates should also have strong credentials in teaching first-year undergraduate mathematics, statistics, and applied mathematics. Familiarity with machine learning, programming, and database management is preferred. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the U.S at the time of application.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to excellence and innovation in undergraduate teaching and be skilled in methods of engaged learning and the use of instructional technology.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. To be assured of full consideration, applicants should submit the following:
• Cover Letter
• C.V.
• Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
• Full contact information for three references.

About us


The College's health and wellness plans along with generous paid time-off benefits are in addition to rewarding employee benefits such as the tuition grant and 403(b) plan.


The employee tuition grant is a remarkable benefit that covers the cost of 100% of the College's tuition for dependent children of faculty and staff who have been employed with the college fulltime for one year. Employees can also take advantage of the benefit for themselves.


The Defined Contribution Retirement Plan is a 403(b) plan in which the college automatically contributes 7% of the eligible employee's earnings into a retirement fund whether the employee chooses to participate or not. The account has a comprehensive investment portfolio and allows the employee to control their investment choices. At 6 years of service, the employer contribution amount is elevated to 10%. Employees can choose to participate through pre-tax payroll deductions when ready!

Florida Southern College is committed to diversity and inclusion in hiring, campus life, and intellectual engagement and welcomes applications from all interested candidates. The college actively seeks a wide variety of candidates and enthusiastically looks to diversify our workforce.

Florida Southern College has a strong commitment to the principles of equal employment opportunity. The college recruits, hires, trains, transfers, promotes and compensates individuals and makes all personnel decisions without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, marital status, veteran status, or physical or mental disability unrelated to an individual's ability to perform the job, in accordance with applicable law.

As the oldest private college in Florida, Florida Southern College is a nationally recognized liberal arts institution located in Lakeland, enrolling approximately 3,500 students across more than 70 undergraduate and graduate programs. The College is known for its strong student-to-faculty ratio and its emphasis on engaged learning, providing students with hands-on experiences that prepare them for meaningful careers and lives of leadership and service. Florida Southern is home to the world's largest single-site collection of Frank Lloyd Wright architecture and competes in NCAA Division II athletics, with a distinguished record of national championships. Consistently ranked among the top regional institutions in the South by U.S. News & World Report and recognized by The Princeton Review, Florida Southern equips students to lead lives of positive and consequential impact through dynamic, engaged learning in its iconic setting and beyond.

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