Instructor/Assistant Professor Of Mathematics

Position Details

Req ID:

req17290

Position Title:

Instructor/Assistant Professor of Mathematics

Position Type:

Faculty

Position Number:

038

Campus:

Langston

Department:

Langston University

Location Address:

United States

Hiring Supervisor:

Hiring Range:
(Contingent upon available funding):

50,000.00 - 50,000.00, Salary

Work Schedule:

M-F (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)

Faculty Appt Period:

12 months

Job Summary:

Nature of Position: Langston University is seeking a full time Assistant/Associate Professor in the Mathematics Department. The starting date will be Fall 2024.

Duties and Responsibilities: Faculty member must be prepared to fulfill the responsibilities of teaching, scholarship, and service to the university.

The faculty member will teach a minimum of 12 hours per semester.

Faculty member will provide academic advising to undergraduate students.

Faculty member will actively seek grants and other funding to help strengthen the department's research program and provide student support.

Faculty member will participate in departmental, school, and university projects and committees.

The faculty member will play an active role in shaping the future of the math department through departmental planning and development.

Special Instructions to Applicants

To Apply: Send letter of application, current resume, official transcript(s), three current letters of recommendation, and official Langston University Application. (The application can be downloaded at www.langston.edu ) Please send documents to: LANGSTON UNIVERSITY Human Resource Office Post Office Box 1500 Langston, Oklahoma 73050 (405) 466-3203

Education & Experience

Position Qualifications:

Qualifications: A Ph.D. in Mathematics or Statistics is required; ABD encouraged to apply. College teaching experience preferred. The preferred candidate will also possess expertise that allows teaching in general education mathematics, linear and abstract algebra, applied and advanced statistics, geometry, calculus and other mathematics courses that cover practical aspects and broad applications in the field. Interest in participating in an active research program which could involve undergraduate students is highly desirable. The preferred candidate must have the ability to demonstrate use of technology in the classroom and must be willing and able to use technology relevant to specifically assigned courses. Online teaching experience, willingness to teach online, and the ability to communicate well and employ teaching methods that engage students from traditionally underrepresented populations will be a plus.

Langston University (LU) strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, LU conducts pre-employment background checks on final candidates. Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the university, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.