Assistant Professor of Mathematics

Job Description

Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate mathematics courses; mentoring undergraduate research and student academic projects; maintaining an active program of scholarship and professional development; pursuing external funding opportunities; and participating in departmental, division, university, and professional service activities. Assist the department in developing relevant mathematics courses, instructional materials, and teaching strategies that support students with diverse interests, backgrounds, abilities, and learning styles. Prepare syllabi and develop and revise curricula to address course and program requirements, student learning outcomes, and graduation competencies as appropriate. Post and maintain regular office hours and provide academic support and mentoring to students.

Serve as an academic advisor and assist students with course selection, degree planning, and progress toward graduation. Serve on University committees as elected or appointed and participate in Department and Division meetings. Engage in professional development activities to maintain excellence in mathematics teaching, learning, scholarship, and student engagement. Submit midterm and final grade reports, attendance records, early alerts, and other reports pertaining to assigned courses by required due dates.

Support departmental recruitment, retention, and student success initiatives. Carry out other related duties as assigned by the Department Chair.

Required Qualifications

Ph.D. in Mathematics or a closely related field; applicants with a Master’s degree in Mathematics or a closely related field may be considered. Preference will be given to candidates with teaching experience in core undergraduate mathematics courses. Applications from all areas of mathematics are encouraged. In particular, the department wishes to increase its expertise in areas such as Calculus, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, Mathematics Education, Discrete Mathematics, and other areas that support the department’s undergraduate mathematics programs.

Preferred Qualifications

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