Mathematics Special Appointment Assistant Professor

Valley City State University invites applications for a full-time, Special Appointment Mathematics faculty position for the 2024-2025 academic year (beginning August 19, 2024).

The candidate selected will be expected to teach both face-to-face courses on the VCSU campus and online asynchronous courses via distance delivery technology.

The primary responsibility of this position will be to teach pre-college preparatory courses that serve as the pre-requisite for the general education math courses offered in the various associate’s and bachelor’s programs. This position may also teach one or two general education math courses each semester.

The primary course to be taught will be Beginning Algebra. Other undergraduate courses to be taught may include but are not limited to: Finite Mathematics; Mathematics in Society; Precalculus; and Elementary Statistics, as well as a “Math Lab” to accompany these courses.

The successful candidate may also provide academic advising for students; maintain and update course/program curricular content; engage in departmental assessment and recruiting efforts; serve on campus committees; and perform other activities as needed. Special appointment contracts are typically 80% teaching, 10% university service, and 10% scholarly activities.

Other duties may include:

• Development and/or teaching of online mathematics courses.
• Engaging in appropriate service in the department, university, and academic community.
• Participating in professional development in mathematics pedagogy, staying current with relevant course content, and working to improve student learning and engagement.
• Teaching mathematics coursework in the VCSU Elementary Education program.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A master’s degree in mathematics, mathematics education, or related field with a minimum of 18 completed graduate credits in math.
• Ability to fluently utilize distance education technology (e.g., computers, cameras, microphones, digital tablets, software, etc.) for mathematics instruction.
• Ability to work with others in a collegial and collaborative manner.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in teaching math coursework at the college level.
• Prior experience in teaching math coursework online.
• Prior experience in teaching pre-college basic skills math courses and working with student populations enrolled in pre-college coursework.
• Demonstrated proficiency with the use of mathematics classroom instruction software (e.g., Desmos, GeoGebra, Mathematica, Wolfram Alpha, Maple, MATLAB, etc.)
• Demonstrated proficiency with the use of distance education technology in the classroom and experience teaching in the online format using a Learning Management System (LMS) such as Blackboard or Moodle.
• Experience with academic advising of students.
• Experience with student recruitment efforts and/or activities.
• Experience giving professional development presentations or record of published research.

Compensation:
The salary for this position is commensurate with qualifications and typically ranges from $45,000 to $50,000 annually pending experience and qualifications. This position is a 9-month, full-time position. In some cases, summer duties may be arranged through an additional contract.
Benefits:
VCSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes single or family health insurance coverage with premiums paid for by the university – with an effective date for new employees the first of the month following date of hire. Other benefits include wellness benefits, basic life insurance, retirement plan, tuition waiver, and EAP. Optional benefits include supplemental life, dental, vision, flexible spending account, and supplemental retirement plans. Click here for more information.
Application Procedure:
Submit all required materials online, including a cover letter, curriculum vitae (CV)/resume, contact information for three references, and unofficial copies of your transcripts. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the correct email addresses are submitted for each of the three required references. Reference letters will be solicited automatically from the references you list via email, for finalists only Preference given to applications received on or before March 17, 2024, and review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Click here to apply.
University and Community:
Recognized as a “Best College” by U.S. News for the past 25 years, VCSU offers one of the best academic values in the Midwest. VCSU was founded as a teacher’s college in 1890, earning a prestigious reputation for producing some of the best educators in the area. Since then, VCSU’s undergraduate offerings have continued to grow and now include a range of programs. VCSU offers more than 65 undergraduate programs in art, business, communication arts, computer systems and software engineering, education, health and physical education, language and literature, mathematics, music, science, social science, and technology education. Online Master of Education, Masters of the Arts in Teaching, and Master of Science in Business Information Systems degree programs are also available.
The 55-acre campus, one of the most attractive in North Dakota, is bordered on the south by a forested hillside and on the north by the Sheyenne River. Campus architecture features a graceful blend of historic and modern buildings. The entire campus is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as a Historic District. VCSU is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), and the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM). The university is located in the southeastern part of the state in the city from which the institution takes its name. Valley City has a population of approximately 6,500 and is located 60 miles west of Fargo on Interstate 94, making the campus easily accessible both from the east and west. The location of the community lends itself to cultural and recreational activities, and the Gaukler Wellness Center offers a variety of services to members including an indoor pool and fitness center.
Additional Information:
Direct inquiries about the position to Search Committee Chair, Dr. Jamie Wirth. Email: jamie.wirth@vcsu.edu. Phone: 701-845-7734. For accommodation or assistance in the application or interview process, contact: academic.affairs@vcsu.edu. For questions about the status of your application or reference letters, please email human.resources@vcsu.edu.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Valley City State University encourages applications from minorities, women, and disabled persons, and pledges not to discriminate with respect to color, the nation of origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, or status due to receipt of public assistance, or disability as specified in Federal Regulations.
Preference will be given to candidates able to demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States.
This position is subject to the North Dakota Veteran's Preference procedure. Proof of eligibility includes a copy of NGB 22 from National Guard or Reserve (with a unit located in ND) or certification from the applicant's unit command that the individual is expected to be discharged or released from active duty in the uniformed services under other than dishonorable conditions not later than one hundred twenty days after the date of the submission of the certification. If claiming disabled status, proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and a current letter of disability.
A criminal background check will be conducted on all faculty hires.
Visa sponsorship for employment is not available for this position.