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Form of workABOUT BENNETT COLLEGE:
Currently celebrating its 150th year, Bennett College is a historically Black liberal arts college for women in Greensboro, NC. With a 7/1 student/faculty ratio, Bennett is an intentional micro-college providing an intimate, engaging learning community that centers on the experiences and achievements of women of color. Bennett College is seeking new faculty who can contribute to the development of innovative and forward-leaning programs and curricula that prepare students for impactful civic engagement and leadership roles in their personal and professional lives. Traditional events and ceremonies throughout the academic year honor the College’s history and contribute to the holistic development of our students as scholars and leaders.
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Bennett College is seeking an energetic and passionate Assistant/Associate Professor of Mathematics to contribute to our dynamic academic community. We are searching for a forward-thinking educator who can inspire and engage our diverse student body while promoting a love for quantitative reasoning, data, and problem-solving. The full-time mathematics faculty member will teach general education mathematics courses and special topics courses suitable for students of all majors. Candidates who are able to contextualize math instruction in terms of real-world problem solving, including issues of equity and social justice, are especially encouraged to apply. A record of collaborative interdisciplinary research and/or teaching is also highly desirable.
If you are passionate about mathematics, dedicated to the success of women, and committed to fostering an inclusive and vibrant educational community, we invite you to apply for the Assistant/Associate Professor of Mathematics role at Bennett College.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Teach a maximum of twelve (12) credit hours per semester and maintain a minimum of five (5) office hours per week
- Contribute to the re-visioning of the mathematics general education curriculum
- Develop and teach undergraduate courses in mathematics and related fields as part of a general education curriculum centered on data literacy; prepare students to apply quantitative reasoning within a variety of majors and career paths
- Develop and implement innovative teaching strategies to engage and inspire students
- Use Canvas for course delivery and record-keeping; submit grades and attendance reports in a timely manner
- Develop a research program and contribute to the published literature in the field , which may include scholarship of teaching and learning
- Provide opportunities for undergraduate students to gain research experience
- Actively pursue outside funding
- Participate in programmatic and college-wide service, shared governance, and the general administrative work of the College
- Participate in recruitment, professional development, workshops, and other programming or duties as assigned by the Dean of Faculty or VP of Academic Affairs
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Strong knowledge base in the mathematical and data sciences, including current research on undergraduate math education
- Commitment to teaching, scholarship, and service
- Commitment to making effective use of instructional technology and to maintaining up-to-date knowledge of teaching tools and methods
- Excellent written and oral communication skills; can communicate effectively with colleagues, staff, students, administrators, and members of the community-at-large
- Strong motivation to engage in interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary collaborations with students and colleagues.
- Ability to work with students and colleagues from diverse backgrounds
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- A terminal degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) in mathematics or closely related field is required
- A minimum of two years of college-level teaching experience
- Demonstrated ability to teach and mentor students from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds
- A passion for promoting the advancement of women in STEM fields
- A commitment to Bennett College’s mission and values
