DescriptionThe Department of Mathematics at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) invites applications for a full time instructor with benefits starting August 2020. Duties include teaching twenty-four semester credit hours per academic year (typically 6-8 courses at lower and upper undergraduate level), along with service in support of departmental goals in undergraduate education. The academic year salary for this position is $45,750. Summer teaching may be available for additional pay.

The minimum qualification for this position is a Master's degree in mathematics or a closely related field. The degree must be awarded by the start date of the appointment (August 2020). Preferred qualifications are a PhD in mathematics or a closely related field and experience teaching in the field.

Applicants should submit the following documents through the American Mathematical Society mathjobs.org system:

• letter of application

• curriculum vitae

• teaching statement (A demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching is required. The teaching statement should detail the applicant's experience in teaching mathematics courses, including a brief description of the courses taught and discussion of any innovative teaching approaches, if applicable)

• unofficial transcripts

• three letters of recommendation, at least two highlighting teaching

IN ADDITION, UCCS requires applications (except the letters of recommendation) to be submitted through its employment website (http://www.cu.edu/cu-careers; Job Number #16915). Applicants who do not apply through both sites will not be eligible for the position. For further information on the Department of Mathematics, visit https://www.uccs.edu/~math/.

The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package. Information on benefits programs can be found at: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits. 
 
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The University of Colorado is committed to providing a safe and productive learning, living and working community. To assist in achieving this goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check.

Totalcompensation includes salary plus health, retirement, and non-cash compensation.Information on calculating total compensation can be found at: https://www.cu.edu/node/153125.

UCCS isone of four campuses in the University of Colorado system and is home to over 10,500undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students. UCCS is among the fastest growinguniversities in the state and is consistently ranked as oneof the top Western regional universities by U.S. News & World Reportand has earned recognition as one of the “Great Collegesto Work For” in 2018 by The Chronicle of Higher Education.

ColoradoSprings (pop. 500K+) is situated at the base of Pikes Peak, offers many recreationaland cultural activities and was recently ranked by U.S.News & World Report as one of the top Best Places to Live in the U.S.

UCCS is anequal opportunity and affirmative action employer. In compliance withapplicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environmentthat welcomes and embraces diversity, the University of Colorado does notdiscriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin,gender, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity orexpression, genetic information, political affiliation or political philosophyin its programs or activities, including employment, admissions, and educationalprograms. Alternative formats of this ad can be provided upon request for withdisabilities by contacting the Office of Human Resources at (719) 255-3372.

TheImmigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employmenteligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day ofwork.

UCCS will not sponsor work visas or permanent resident applications for this position.

QualificationsMinimum Qualification

• Master's degree in mathematics or a closely related field conferred by the start date of the appointment (August 2020)

Preferred Qualification

• PhD in mathematics or a closely related field
• teaching experience in mathematics at the college level
  

Job Category: Faculty
Primary Location: Colorado Springs
Schedule: Full-time
Posting Date: Oct 3, 2019
Unposting Date: Ongoing