Assistant Professor, Tenure Track

BRIEF SUMMARY OF JOB DESCRIPTION

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Nebraska Kearney (UNK) is accepting applications for a Tenure Track Faculty member to start in August 2024. The Department is looking for a passionate teacher who has a specific interest in the success and improvement of introductory, service, and general education undergraduate mathematics coursework. Teaching responsibilities will primarily include face-to-face courses such as college and intermediate algebra, introductory statistics, and math for non-majors. Research and publication appropriate for the mission of the University are required in a related field. Service to the department, to the college, to the university and to the discipline are required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Mathematics, Statistics, Mathematics Education, or a closely related discipline earned by the date of appointment
• Evidence of implementing research-based teaching and learning strategies for supporting student success
• Evidence of quality research and plans for future research aligned with earned degree
• Willingness to teach in-person

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Evidence of successful teaching in 100- and 200-level math undergraduate courses
• Research interests focused on student success in mathematics undergraduate general education and related courses
• Grant writing experience
• Experience in mentoring for improving teaching

Teaching, Research and Service as required for Tenure Track faculty at UNK and in accordance with departmental Promotion and Tenure guidelines. The teaching load is 12 credit hours on campus each semester, Spring and Fall with the possibility of a 3-credit hour research release each semester.