Tenure-Track Faculty, Assistant Professor Of Math

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Geneva College invites applications for a tenure track position in Mathematics starting in August of 2024. Review of applications will begin in mid-March and the position will remain open until filled. Minority and female applicants are strongly encouraged to apply. Geneva College is a Christian liberal arts college with majors and minors in mathematics and physics and an ABET-accredited engineering program. The position is at the rank of Assistant Professor, but higher rank may be considered based upon qualifications and experience. This position will be administered within the Department of Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics. The field of particular expertise is flexible but should be in one of the following: Applied or Actuarial Mathematics, Statistics, Experimental or Applied Physics, or a closely related field such as Engineering. The Ph.D. degree in one of the disciplines listed above is required for tenure track position. M.A./M.S. candidates are welcome apply for this position, but such candidates will be appointed to a non-tenure track position. Geneva is a small college that values inter-disciplinary work, so demonstrated ability and willingness to teach lower and higher-level courses is essential. Teaching responsibilities will primarily include lectures for both major and non-major courses. The mathematics program serves non-majors in lower-level courses, and this position will include teaching of those courses with active-learning pedagogical approaches appropriate to those students. The following list describes courses from which teaching assignments for this position will be chosen, commensurate with candidate qualifications and expertise. In application materials, candidates should indicate which of these courses they would feel qualified to teach, either presently or potentially.

• Introductory Algebra, College Algebra, Introduction to Statistics, Pre-calculus, Discrete Mathematics, Probability and Statistics I, Probability and Statistics II, Calculus, and possibly higher math courses.

The candidate would also be encouraged and expected to develop a program of projects and research for undergraduate students, to serve students through academic advising, and to serve the college through committee participation. The successful candidate must support the mission of the College of integrating a Christian worldview with their discipline.

Geneva is organized into academic departments which report directly to the Provost. This position is in the Department of Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics and would report to the chair of that department. Our department has a history of collaboration with the ABET-accredited Engineering Department, with some courses occasionally taught by faculty members in the other department when there is overlap in expertise. All work in these two departments is with undergraduates.

Application Process:

Application materials are required to include the following items below. Any application that does not include these items, may not be considered.

1. A Cover Letter, which addresses your interest in this position, date of availability, and the specific skills and qualifications related to this position.
2. A one-page statement of faith (“This is what I believe”).
3. A statement of your faith journey and a narrative of your past and present church involvements.
4. A statement which describes the integration of your field and Christian faith in light of the "Foundational Concepts of Christian Education” (these concepts are available at https://www.geneva.edu/about-geneva/foundational_concepts).
5. A current vita/CV.
6. Unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts (official copies will be required before being appointed).

Essential Responsibilities: (These essential responsibilities are those the individual must be able to perform unaided or with the assistance of reasonable accommodation.)

1. Teach twelve contact hours per semester.
2. Adequately prepare all course materials and lessons (Note: preparation time will vary based on instructor experience in teaching that course).
3. Provide each student with clear course expectations, evaluations, and timelines through carefully written topical outlines and approved syllabus per faculty established guidelines.
4. Provide interesting and relevant assignments for students that demonstrate learning outcomes in a real-life setting.
5. Suitably challenge, engage, support, and communicate with students to encourage their participation and learning while maintaining mutual value and respect.
6. Provide timely grades to students through college software and upload mid-term and final grades by college deadlines.
7. Respond to student questions on a timely basis.
8. Ensure course and program learning outcomes are delivered as defined by the syllabus.