Assistant Professor of Teaching

Posting Number FAE1853

Advertised Title Assistant Professor of Teaching

Campus Location Main Campus (Memphis, TN)

Position Number 001544

Category Full-Time Faculty

Department Mathematical Sciences

Position Summary

The Department of Mathematical Sciences invites applications for a 9-month, non-tenure track Assistant Professor of Teaching in Mathematics beginning Spring 2025. Applicants must have either a PhD in Mathematical Sciences or a minimum of a Master’s Degree in Mathematical Sciences or a related field with at least 18 graduate hours in Mathematics. Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years of teaching experience at the university level and a strong commitment to lower division undergraduate instruction. Experience with MyMathLab or WebAssign software and NCAT redesign methods is preferred. Candidates able to support the Statistics graduate program by teaching graduate courses (6000 level or higher) or with an actuarial background (relevant for our actuarial sciences undergraduate track) are especially encouraged to apply. Normal duties will include teaching 4 courses per semester (12 credit hours), including pure mathematics courses (particularly General Education courses), and assisting with other aspects of the instructional program, such as serving on departmental committees and advising of students.

The University of Memphis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We urge all qualified applicants to apply for this position. Appointment will be based on qualifications as they relate to position requirements without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, disability or veteran status. Initial screening of applicants will begin October 3, 2024 and continue until the position is filled.

Minimum Position Qualifications

Applicants must have either a PhD in Mathematical Sciences or a minimum of a Master’s Degree in Mathematical Sciences or a related field with at least 18 graduate hours in Mathematics. Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years of teaching experience at the university level and a strong commitment to lower division undergraduate instruction.

Special Conditions

Posting Date 09/27/2024

Closing Date

Open Until Screening Begins Yes

Hiring Range Competitive

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time: Benefits Eligible

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applications must be electronically submitted at https://workforum.memphis.edu/. Applicants should upload the following: (1) curriculum vitae, (2) statement of teaching philosophy, and request three (3) reviewers to upload three letters of recommendation, at least two must address the teaching qualifications of the applicant.

Instructions to Applicant regarding references

Please arrange to have three reference providers upload recommendation letters on your behalf in the Workforum application system.

Is this posting for UofM employees only? No

Benefits of Employment (Applies to full-time, non-police employees only)

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