Assistant Professor of Teaching

Posting Number FAE1714

Advertised Title Assistant Professor of Teaching

Campus Location Main Campus (Memphis, TN)

Position Number 016194

Category Full-Time Faculty

Department Mathematics

Position Summary

The Department of Mathematical Sciences invites applications for a 9-month, non-tenure track Assistant Professor of Teaching in Mathematics beginning Fall 2024. 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 experience at the University level, and a strong commitment to lower division undergraduate instruction. Experience with MyMathLab or WebAssign software and NCAT redesign methods are preferred. Ability to teach courses in statistics, including basic courses up to lower-level masters courses, is strongly desired. Normal duties will include teaching 4 courses per semester (12 credit hours), including pure mathematics (particularly General Education courses), and assisting with other aspects of the undergraduate instructional program such as serving on departmental committees and providing some advising to the undergraduate students. Teaching outside of the General Education courses may be available to qualified applicants.

Application process will commence immediately and may continue until the position is filled. 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 (3) reviewers to upload three letters of recommendation, at least two of which address the teaching qualifications of the applicant. Detailed information about the department may be found at http://www.msci.memphis.edu.

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 experience at the University level, and a strong commitment to lower division undergraduate instruction.

Special Conditions

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 (3) reviewers to upload three letters of recommendation, at least two of which address the teaching qualifications of the applicant through the Workforum application system.

Posting Date 11/06/2023

Closing Date

Open Until Screening Begins Yes

Hiring Range commensurate with experience

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

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please arrange to have three reference providers upload recommendation

letters on your behalf in the Work-forum application system. Please ensure

email address is correct before submitting.

Instructions to Applicant regarding references

Please arrange to have three reference providers upload recommendation

letters on your behalf through the Work-forum application system.

Ensure that the email addressesare correct before submitting.

Is this posting for UofM employees only? No

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

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