Lecturer Part-Time in Mathematics, Engineering and Mathematics Division, School of STEM, UW Bothell

Location:
Bothell WA
Open Date:
Mar 21, 2019
Description:

The Division of Engineering and Mathematics in the School of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) at the University of Washington Bothell (UWB) invites applications for non-tenure track Lecturer Part-Time faculty in Mathematics. We are seeking one or more candidates to join our faculty on a part-time basis (50% - 100%) for a 9-month service period and with opportunities to teach during the summer. Appointments may be for multiple years (1-5 years). The start date is September 16, 2019.

Division faculty contribute to teaching and service. Faculty share an essential commitment to excellence in teaching and enhancing learning opportunities for a diverse student population. Instructional responsibilities for these positions are focused in the following pre-major mathematics courses: BMATH 121, 122, 123, 144, 215 and STMATH 124, 125, 126. Successful candidates will join a team that is enthusiastically committed to student access and excellence. Candidates will be expected to work with both the Mathematics program within the Division of Engineering and Mathematics and with First-Year and Pre-Major Programs (FYPP) in order to best support our students. Most of our pre-major mathematics courses are coordinated by a full-time faculty member; at a minimum, all faculty teaching one of these courses will use a common textbook, teach a common set of topics, and give a common final exam. Attending professional development opportunities offered by FYPP and STEM is encouraged. For information about the division and school, please see our website at https://www.uwb.edu/stem.

The University of Washington (UW) is proud to be one of the nation’s premier educational and research institutions. Our people are the most important asset in our pursuit of achieving excellence in education, research, and community service. Our staff not only enjoys outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities, but also an environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.

The University of Washington Bothell is one of the most dynamic public universities in the state of Washington. We offer a participatory student experience grounded in hands-on learning, close relationships with faculty members as teachers and mentors, and the personalized support of staff who are dedicated to student success. The academic work of the campus focuses on cross-disciplinary research and creative practice, connected learning, and community engagement. UW Bothell’s current enrollment is approximately 5,500 students. More than 90 percent of undergraduates are from Washington State, and approximately half are first-generation college attendees or come from underrepresented groups. Located along wetlands and a river north of Seattle, UW Bothell builds vibrant regional partnerships, creates and disseminates new knowledge, and prepares students for leadership throughout Washington and beyond.

Diversity is a core value of University of WA Bothell. We believe the power of diversity enriches all of us by exposing us to a range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design and deliver solutions. To learn more, read our Diversity Statement http://www.uwb.edu/diversity

Qualifications:

1. Ph.D., M.S. or M.A. in mathematics or related fields, or foreign equivalent, by the date of hire.
2. Two years of experience teaching courses in the pre-calculus sequence, calculus sequence and/or statistics.
3. Demonstrated commitment to first-year pre-major students.

Application Instructions:

Please submit the following application materials. Only complete applications will be considered.

1. A letter of application addressing your qualifications,
2. A curriculum vitae,
3. A list of a minimum of three professional references including contact information,
4. A statement of teaching philosophy, including active-learning teaching techniques in the classroom,
5. Evidence of teaching effectiveness,
6. A statement describing your experience with diversity in your professional work, educational experience, and/or your potential to enhance diversity in the School of STEM.

Review of applications will begin on April 22, 2019. If you have any questions about the details of this search/position, you may contact the chair of the search committee, Emily Gismervig, at uwbems@uw.edu. For questions regarding Interfolio or potential disability accommodations, please contact Janet Wilt at uwbems@uw.edu. Thank you for your interest in this position at the University of Washington.