Faculty, Mathematics

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This posting is intended to be filled for a Fall 2027 start.

Position Description

Posting Number

Posting Number P

Position Title

Position Title Full-Time Faculty, Mathematics (Open Rank)

Department

Department School of the Sciences:
Engineering, Math & Physics

Position Summary

This is a 9-month, full-time, campus-based, open rank faculty position in the Applied Mathematics program, School of the Sciences ( SOS ), with responsibilities for teaching, course development, student advising and mentoring, service to the school, department, and university, and continued scholarship in the field. Teaching responsibilities include 24-30 contact hours per academic year, commensurate with rank. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to, student recruitment, retention, and placement efforts;

program assessment; and engagement in the life of the university. The Mathematics faculty member fulfills all responsibilities of a full-time faculty member as defined in the Stevenson University Policies and the SOS Full-Time Faculty Job Description. Rank and title are determined at the time of hire and will be commensurate with education and experience. Full-time faculty in the School of the Sciences are expected to engage in research with undergraduate students and to pursue external funding in support of this research.

Education/Experience

Doctorate degree in mathematics, with preference given to applied mathematicians and statisticians, with at least two years college level teaching experience and a strong commitment to quality teaching and maintaining an active research program with undergraduates, or equivalent combination of education and experience are required for the rank of Assistant Professor or higher. A minimum of a Master’s degree in applied mathematics or mathematics and relevant teaching experience are required for the rank of Lecturer.

Knowledge/Skills/Ability

• Demonstrated knowledge and teaching ability in multiple areas of Mathematics, including statistics, actuarial mathematics, calculus, and mathematics fundamentals.
• Familiarity with mathematics technology & software.
• Ability to create inclusive learning experiences that will help students to develop professionally, intellectually, and socially.
• Ability to engage in curriculum development, planning, implementation, and assessment of student learning.
• Demonstrated ability to use pedagogies that enhance student engagement.
• Ability to use classroom and learning management technologies (e.g., Blackboard).
• Excellent interpersonal and cultural competency skills and demonstrated ability to communicate professionally with diverse constituencies.
• Ability to work with students of diverse backgrounds and practice inclusive pedagogy.
• Demonstrated student-centered approach to teaching and a commitment to student achievement.
• Commitment to advising, mentoring, and guiding students and supervising student scholarly activity.
• Excellent work ethic and organizational, reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
• Capability to develop and maintain a professional network to support advising, mentoring, and placement of Applied Mathematics majors in relevant internships and jobs.
• Commitment to integrity, excellence, learning, and community.
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusion, diversity and equity, modeling inclusive behavior, and promoting a culture of belonging.
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues in the department and the University.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications, including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to travel between campuses.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends.

Physical Requirements

Medium work: exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Works in science laboratories and will be exposed to chemicals, biologicals, chemical processes, magnetic field and scientific equipment/instrumentation. Requires physical abilities consistent with a busy college environment on a campus with buildings and laboratories separated by some distance. Position requires prolonged periods of sitting, standing and walking.

Daily work with computers, monitors, copy machines, and other office equipment is required.

Essential Functions

INSTRUCTION

• Engage in instructional activity totaling 24-30 contact hours per academic year as assigned by Academic Program Administrator ( APA ).
• Teaching responsibilities include time spent in face-to-face courses and in immediate preparation for them; preparing teaching materials; conferring with and providing timely feedback to students on course-related matters; directing individual and group studies; reviewing projects and papers; evaluating assignments,…