Lecturer, Mathematics
- Employer
- University of Rhode Island
- Location
- Kingston, RI
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- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Lecturer, Mathematics
Job Description Summary, Duties and Responsibilities, Required Qualifications and Preferred Qualifications:This is an open until filled search. First consideration will be given to applications received by (December 1, 2021). Second consideration may be given to applications received by (January 15, 2022). Applications received subsequent to the second consideration date (January 15, 2022) may not be given full consideration.
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Applications are invited for a one-year Lecturer position with possibility of renewal in the Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematical Sciences at the University of Rhode Island to begin Fall 2022. We are seeking to attract a diverse pool of job applicants for this position. A key pillar of URI’s mission is to “inspire an enlightened community that is characterized by vibrant cultural diversity; that embraces difference; that is built upon a learning environment that fosters respect, understanding, and social justice; and that rejects prejudice and intolerance.” Our department seeks candidates whose principles align with that mission. The department has 14 research faculty members, 8 lecturers, and 16 teaching assistants and offers programs leading to BA, BS, MS, and PhD. degrees with applied math options at all levels. The interdisciplinary nature of our department will provide the new faculty member with opportunities to interact with a broad range of colleagues.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsibilities include teaching numeracy for teachers, math foundations for teachers, college algebra and pre-calculus, coordinating multi-section courses, teaching large size classes, and teaching other service courses and course development. Course development involves preparing exams and syllabi, maintaining online resources and participation in all aspects of the assessment cycle for courses. Additional freshman level courses may be taught. The course load is 24 credits per year with a mixture of 3-credit and 4-credit courses.
In addition to other responsibilities, Lecturers are expected to participate in department service activities as they pertain to their normal instructional responsibilities and may also be asked to perform college and university service.
QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED:
1. Must have at least a Master’s in Mathematics, Mathematics Education or related field by the time of appointment, (August 2022).
2. Demonstrated experience teaching college level math courses.
3. Demonstrated ability to become an effective teacher of mathematics at the undergraduate level.
4. Demonstrated strong interpersonal and oral communication skills.
5. Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.
6. Demonstrated ability to engage students in the classroom.
7. Demonstrated ability to make effective use of technology.
8. Demonstrated experience working with diverse groups/populations.
PREFERRED:
1. Ph.D. in any area of mathematics.
2. Preference will be given to candidates that demonstrate an interest in pedagogical methods for improving student success in undergraduate mathematics courses.
3. Experience teaching foundational math courses for future K-12 teachers.
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ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.
AAUP - American Assoc of Univ Professors
Status :Academic Year, Full-time, Non-tenure-track, Limited
End Date of Restriction or Limitation:Position is full-time academic year, limited to 06/18/2022 with anticipated renewal.
Department:Mathematics
Contact(s):Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu)
Kingston
Grant Funded:No
Special Instructions to Applicants:Please attach the following 5 (PDF) documents to your online Faculty Profile Application.
(#1) Cover letter including a description of how your qualifications match the requirements for the position (as one complete document).
(#2) Curriculum vitae that includes the names and contact information for three professional references that can address your teaching qualifications (as one complete document).
(#3) Statement on teaching.
(#4) “Other Document” – evidence of excellence in teaching, e.g. sample teaching evaluations, classroom observation, or other supporting documents (as one complete document).
(#5) “Other Document” – description on how you see your role in facilitating the success of underrepresented students in mathematics, and use specific experience and examples whenever possible (as one complete document).
109711
Posting Number:F00270
Posting Date:10/15/2021
Open Until Filled:Yes
Quicklink for Posting:Organization
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