"Assistant Professor Mathematics"

Assistant Professor Mathematics

Company: University of the District of Columbia

Job Location: Washington, 20008

Category: Mathematics

Type: Full-Time

Number of Vacancies: 2

Position Status: Full-Time, Regular Tenure Track

Areas of Consideration: Open to the Public

Salary Range: Commensurate with rank and experience

Closing Date: Open until filled

Location: 5171 South Dakota Avenue, N.E. Washington, DC 20017

Brief Description of Duties

The Division of Sciences and Mathematics (DSAM) within the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of the District of Columbia is seeking a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Mathematics to teach undergraduate mathematics courses designed for a diverse population of students. The incumbent will be required to prepare and deliver relevant curriculum to students in their courses, using a variety of teaching methods to include, but not limited to, lecture, class discussion, demonstration labs, and projects. Experience advising students and supervising undergraduate research projects is preferred. Candidate must possess a demonstrated record of scholarly activities. The faculty member is expected to participate in program, division, and college service activities.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate mathematics courses.
• Participate in the ongoing development and assessment of the mathematics program.
• Advise and mentor students on academic and career issues.
• Prepare course materials and lesson plans.
• Provide students an approved syllabus that includes course objectives and learning outcomes, teaching methodology, attendance policies in line with those of the institution, texts and readings, assignments and deliverables, timelines and evaluation criteria, and an outline of appropriate University policies.
• Present enthusiastic, well prepared, organized, and clear lessons consistent with the course syllabus.
• Deliver course content using a variety of teaching styles and provide relevant and engaging assignments that facilitate real-world applications of concepts covered.
• Provide students with timely information and feedback on their academic progress in the course.
• Maintain regularly scheduled office hours in order to advise and assist students.
• Participate in professional development training on an ongoing basis.
• Keep abreast of discipline related trends in instruction by reading current literature, collaborating with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
• Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.
• Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
• Participate in program, division, and college service activities.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Ph.D. in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, or related disciplines is required.
• Minimum of 3 years teaching experience at the college/university level.
• Demonstrated evidence of the ability to work collaboratively on research projects.

A candidate for appointment to the rank of Assistant Professor shall be required to meet the following qualifications:

• An appropriate terminal degree or agree to complete this degree within a period of time to be specified in the terms of the initial contract
• At least three (3) years of full-time teaching experience, including two (2) years in an institution of higher education.
• Appropriate professional experience and achievements may be substituted when formal teaching experience is limited or absent. When formal teaching experience is limited or absent, the candidate shall be required to demonstrate verifiable potential for effective teaching.

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