Position Details

Position Information

Position Type Visiting Professor Classification Title Visiting Professor Position's Functional Title Visiting Professor of Mathematics Position Start Date 08/16/2019 Position End Date (if temporary) 07/31/2020 Position Summary

Division of Science, Mathematics and Technology seeks applicants for a full-time, non-tenure track at the rank of one-year Visiting Professor with the potential of one additional year of renewal in the primary area of Mathematics. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate Mathematics courses. We seek candidates with outstanding teaching skills and experience working with non-traditional and diverse student populations.

Governors State University is the only regional, public, comprehensive university in Chicago’s south suburban area, serving approximately 5,000 students annually. GSU provides accessible, high value undergraduate and graduate education to culturally and economically diverse students. With the lowest undergraduate tuition in Illinois, GSU offers accredited programs that have earned high praise from national accrediting agencies. Founded in 1969, GSU is undergoing major transition this year as we are now are a residential institution, accepting first-year students, transfer and graduate students. The university has an ambitious five-year Academic Master Plan, greatly expanding current programs. GSU is implementing a state-of-the-art General Education program and working to greatly expand student academic and support services to foster student and community engagement. New faculty at GSU must demonstrate enthusiasm and ability to work with students at all levels, from first-year to graduate.

Through its strategic plan, Vision 2020, GSU emphasizes excellence, access, and innovation. Students benefit from the university’s high academic quality, range of convenient class times, increasing hybrid and online offerings, and outstanding educational value. Our innovative freshman program promotes writing across the curriculum and other strategies that make our undergraduate coursework come alive: ethics, citizenship, innovative thinking. Every freshman class is taught by a full-time faculty member to ensure that students have a strong foundation for their studies. GSU is a national leader in successful transfer of community college students to universities, and is leading through the Kresge-supported Dual degree Program, with features such as tuition lock-in at GSU for academically eligible community college students who commit to earn an Associate degree and attend college full-time. Our GSU offers a wide variety of master’s programs and several applied doctoral degrees in health, counseling fields and Interdisciplinary Leadership.

The exceptionally beautiful campus is conveniently located within easy reach by road and rail to Chicago and surrounding communities that have a wealth of cultural and natural attractions. The highly diverse region GSU serves has a number of high performing schools and engaged communities as well as struggling urban, suburban, and rural communities. GSU serves as a public square, working to foster educational opportunities for all populations.

Minimum Qualifications

Ph.D. in Mathematics or related fields. An ABD at the final stages of dissertation writing will be considered.

Teaching skills/experience at college level.

Possess current knowledge in the field of Mathematics.

Preferred Qualifications Posting Date 04/03/2019 Closing Date 06/19/2019 Open Until Filled Yes Posting Number FA0249P Type of Search External Quicklink for Posting http://employment.govst.edu/postings/4293 Employee ID Department Special Instructions to Applicants Supplemental Questions

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Required Documents Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Transcripts
3. Curriculum Vitae
4. List of References
5. Teaching Philosophy

Optional Documents

1. Letter of Recommendation
2. Certification/Professional License