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Clinical Assistant Professor of Mathematics

Employer
Kennesaw State University
Location
Kennesaw, GA

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Engineering & Mathematics, Mathematics, Statistics
Position Type
Assistant Professor
Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

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Academic Home Department:MathematicsPosting Job Title:Clinical Assistant Professor of MathematicsRecruitment Type:Non-Tenure Track Position Details

Full Time Faculty Rank:Clinical Assistant ProfessorArea of Specialty-Discipline:MathematicsAdministrative/Distinguished Title - Working Title if applicable:Position Status:Regular FacultyTenure Track Status:Non-Tenure TrackTerms of Employment:9-MonthContract Type:Full-timeDate Position Available:08/01/2020 Position Qualifications/Responsibilities

Position Qualifications - Responsibilities:

The Department of Mathematics in the College of Science and Mathematics at Kennesaw State University invites applications for two Clinical Assistant Professor of Mathematics positions beginning in August 2020. These are non-tenure track, 9-month, full-time positions with the potential for additional compensation during the summer depending on demand. A major responsibility of each position is to serve as a departmental coordinator for College Algebra (one position) or Precalculus (one position) at the University. Coordinator responsibilities include taking a leadership role in curricular, instructional, and assessment decisions related to the course and serving as a support to both full time and part time faculty members. Therefore, candidates for these positions must demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and student success and have experience teaching introductory level mathematics courses. The ideal candidate will have experience with, or demonstrate strong potential for, working collaboratively with teaching faculty in service to a diverse student body. Additional responsibilities include teaching the coordinated course on a regular basis, teaching regular courses in the undergraduate mathematics curriculum, and engaging in service to the Department, University, and the mathematical community.

Required Education - Experience - Skills (Minimum Qualifications):

The minimum qualification is an earned doctorate in mathematics or a related field from an accredited institution or its foreign equivalent by August 1, 2020. The ideal candidate will have experience, or will demonstrate the potential for, working collaboratively with faculty and mentoring students from a wide range of disciplines, cultures, and academic backgrounds. Candidates with leadership experiences are encouraged to apply. Successful applicants will be strongly committed to inclusive teaching practices and student success and be ready to invest deeply in KSU students.

Application Procedure

Application Deadline Date:10/24/2019Questions About Position Opening:

For questions about the position or for accessibility issues arising from the submission of application materials, please contact the search committee chair, Lake Ritter, by email at lritter@kennesaw.edu. Please indicate that you are inquiring about the Clinical Assistant Professor position in Mathematics.

Additional Information for ApplicantsApplication Instructions

Applications must be submitted online through https://facultyjobs.kennesaw.edu. Guaranteed consideration will be given to applications received by October 24, 2019; however, acceptance of applications will continue until the position is filled.

A complete application will consist of the following required documents:
1. Letter of Application
2. Current Curriculum Vitae
3. Unofficial Academic Transcripts (official transcripts due upon hire)
4. Statement of Teaching Philosophy
5. List of Names and Contact Information of Three References

Posting Details

KSU Faculty Posting Number:000788USG Applicant Clearing House Position ID:44252Departmental/College Overview:

As one of the largest departments at Kennesaw State University, the Department of Mathematics currently has over 50 full-time faculty members and offers programs of undergraduate study. The department serves over 200 majors seeking BS degrees in Computational and Applied Mathematics and in Mathematics. A vibrant and active culture exists within the department with weekly seminars, student organizations, and a yearly conference focused on undergraduate research. The department has a strong commitment to fostering collegiality, inclusive excellence, and engagement as part of the College of Science and Mathematics’ Student Success Initiative (SSI). The SSI has an imperative for including and fostering success for students from a diversity of backgrounds in STEM degree programs. For more information about the department, its people, and activities, please visit http://csm.kennesaw.edu/mathematics/index.php

Kennesaw State University Campus and Location:

For more than 50 years, Kennesaw State University has been known for its entrepreneurial spirit and sense of community. Offering campuses in Marietta and Kennesaw, the university is located just north of Atlanta and combines a suburban setting with access to one of the country’s most dynamic cities. As Georgia’s third-largest university, Kennesaw State offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate degrees, including a growing number of doctoral programs. Designated by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia as a comprehensive university, Kennesaw State is committed to becoming a world-class academic institution positioned to broaden its academic and research missions and expand its scope on a local, regional and national level.

EEO Statement:

Kennesaw State University, a member of the University System of Georgia, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and/or veteran status. Georgia is an Open Records state.

Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents
  1. Letter of Application
  2. Current Curriculum Vitae
  3. Unofficial Academic Transcripts (official transcripts due upon hire)
  4. Statement of Teaching Philosophy
  5. List of Names and Contact Information of Three References
Optional Documents

    Organization

    Founded in 1963, Kennesaw State University (KSU) is the third-largest in the University System of Georgia with more than 22,500 undergraduate and graduate students representing 142 countries.

    KSU is located just northwest of Atlanta in Cobb County near historic Kennesaw Mountain, allowing students to experience the best of Atlanta while enjoying the serenity of a 384-acre, beautifully landscaped pedestrian-friendly campus.kennesaw_state_university1.jpg

    Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), KSU offers 70 bachelor's, master's and doctorate degree programs including undergraduate degrees in education, health, business, the humanities, the arts, science and math and graduate degree programs in nursing, business, information systems, conflict management, public administration, education and professional writing. The university’s expanding doctoral programs currently offer a Doctorate of Education in Leadership for Learning, Doctorate of Business Administration and Doctorate of Nursing.

    Additionally, nursing students from Kennesaw State have one of the highest passing rates on the statewide licensing exam and are highly sought-after in the medical community, while the College of Education is the second-largest preparer of teachers in the state. The Executive MBA program, housed in the Coles College of Business, is the second-largest program in the country and has been recognized by BusinessWeek.

    kennesaw_state_university2.jpgKSU’s national reputation has gained steam and has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report for the past two years as an “Up-and-Coming Masters University in the South,” ranking among the top ten (8th) in the 2010 issue of “America’s Best Colleges.” In addition, the university’s First-Year Experience has been named an “Academic Program to Look For” by U.S.News for seven consecutive years and was named one of 12 founding institutions in a project called "Foundations of Excellence in the First Year of College."

    The university has committed itself to expanding the global experience of students, faculty and staff through its Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP), known as the "Global Learning for Engaged Citizenship" initiative, which began in 2007. This program focuses on increasing opportunities for international learning experiences. In spring 2009, KSU awarded its first Global Engagement Certification to graduate and undergraduate students. This certification recognizes students’ achievements in learning global perspectives and developing intercultural skills.

    As a destination campus, KSU offers students plenty of opportunities to experience campus life by participating in more than 150 student groups and organizations, including student government, sororities and fraternities, club and intramural sports, social and special-interest organizations, student publications and honor societies.

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    In 2009, the Kennesaw State Owls completed a reclassification from NCAA Division II to NCAA Division I, competing in the Atlantic Sun Conference. During the transition from 2005-2009, KSU teams have won six Atlantic Sun Conference tournaments in five sports, including men’s indoor and outdoor track, women’s soccer, softball and cross-country.

    Kennesaw State University has been recognized as one of the top universities in the country by the Chronicle of Higher Education’s “2009 Great Colleges to Work For.” KSU was recognized among the top 10 schools in six categories – confidence in senior leadership, teaching environment, collaborative governance, professional/career development programs, physical work space conditions and post-retirement benefits.

    Kennesaw State was originally established by the University System of Georgia as Kennesaw Junior College serving 1,000 students. The college became a four-year institution in 1976 and was named Kennesaw College in 1977. In 1988, on its 25th anniversary, it was named Kennesaw State College and in 1996 became Kennesaw State University.

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    Telephone
    470-578-6000
    Location
    1000 Chastain Road
    Kennesaw
    GA
    30144
    US

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