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Position Title
Assistant or Associate Professor: Mathematics
Job Type
Faculty
Position Information
The Department of Mathematics at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore invites applicants for a full-time, tenure track position teaching mathematics courses.
While research experience is desired, emphasis is placed on excellence in teaching. Experience working with undergraduates using innovative course delivery methods, student-centered techniques, and delivery of real-world experiences for students are highly desired. The ideal candidate will contribute to the mission of preparing students from a variety of backgrounds to be successful. Beyond teaching classes, experience with placement or remediation is necessary. In addition, the individual filling this position will be expected to demonstrate excellence in teaching undergraduate coursework, in research/scholarship, and service to the Department, University, and the Profession. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Responsibilities
- Teach twelve (12) credit hours of undergraduate-level Mathematics courses per semester (which may include web-based or other non-traditional instructional delivery methods) in Algebra, Calculus, Statistics, and upper-level courses to support our mathematics degree tracks.
- Develop and deliver course information to foster student learning and increase student engagement.
- Collaborate with the Department on the issues of course placement, remediation, and overall course design.
- Evaluate and revise department curriculum, course materials, and delivery methods as changes in pedagogy and teaching environments warrant.
- Review, evaluate, and, revise Department policy and curriculum in conjunction with other Department members to enhance student academic and career success.
- Prepare and execute an annual personal development program including increasing both course content knowledge and teaching effectiveness skills.
- Performs other related duties assigned by the department Chair.
Classification
25-0000 Education, Training, and Library Occupations
Required Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Statistics, Actuarial Science, Applied Mathematics, Mathematics Education, or related area. ABD candidates will be considered for this position. ABD candidates will be
considered if degree is conferred by the effective date of appointment. - Candidates must provide evidence or potential for productivity in teaching undergraduate coursework, in research/scholarship, and service to the Department, University, and the Profession.
Preferred Qualifications
- Candidates possessing expertise with effective teaching methods applied to underprepared students from diverse backgrounds will receive preference.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Strong communication skills, including written communication.
- Ability to effectively communicate fundamental mathematics content to students.
- Must have the ability to handle multiple tasks, assess and order priorities, and track details in an intense environment.
Certifications/Registrations
N/A
EEO Statement
UMES is an EEO/AA employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.
FLSA
Exempt
Salary
Commensurate with experience and qualifications.
