Assistant Professor Of Applied Mathematics

Visiting Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science

Ohio Wesleyan University's Department of Mathematics and Computer Science invites applications for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor position in mathematics to begin in August 2024. We seek an enthusiastic instructor with demonstrated interest in mathematics, especially applied mathematics or computer science. Teaching responsibilities include three courses per semester.

Ideal candidates will have interest and experience teaching and mentoring students of all backgrounds, including those underrepresented in mathematics. Candidates should also be able to effectively teach courses in which student skills vary widely. While the ability to teach mathematics courses is most essential, applicants with the versatility to teach courses in allied disciplines such as statistics, computer science or data analytics will be especially favored.

Ohio Wesleyan University offers a comprehensive and competitive set of benefits and provides all Visiting Assistant Professors with access to professional development funding.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A PhD in mathematics, applied mathematics, or a closely related field, although we will also consider applications from candidates planning to complete such a degree within three semesters.

• Record of successful college-level teaching experience and scholarly activity

• Candidates with experience teaching and mentoring students from marginalized backgrounds (including students of color, first-generation, and LGBQTIA+ students), and/or candidates skilled in pedagogical practices that promote classroom inclusivity are especially encouraged to apply.

Application Requirements:

• Cover Letter: A short letter addressing the areas mentioned in the advertisement.

• Curriculum vita

• Teaching Statement: A statement articulating your teaching philosophy and practice. Please address your ability to teach a wide range of courses and employ a variety of pedagogical techniques to reach students from different backgrounds.

• Transcripts of graduate work (unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial application)

• Three letters of recommendation, at least one of which focuses your teaching effectiveness.

• Alternatively, you may provide three references with the understanding that they will be asked to provide written letters of recommendation later.

• Additional materials may be requested at a later time.

Consideration of applications will begin immediately and will remain open until filled

Questions about this job may be directed to Dr. Scott Linder, search chair (rslinder@owu.edu). All application materials should be submitted as directed.

About Ohio Wesleyan

Located in Delaware, Ohio, about 25 miles northwest of Columbus, Ohio Wesleyan is a selective residential liberal arts college enrolling approximately 1,500 students from across the nation and around the world. The college's signature program, the OWU Connection, is designed to integrate student knowledge across disciplines, consider diverse and global perspectives, and teach students to apply their knowledge in real-world settings. Ohio Wesleyan is featured in the book Colleges That Change Lives and was recently listed as the No. 1 liberal arts college in Ohio for social mobility by U.S. News and World Report. OWU is located in Delaware, OH, a lively college town just 30 minutes from Columbus, the 14th most populous city in the United States and part of the fastest growing, most economically vibrant areas of the Midwest. Columbus, known increasingly as the "Silicon Midwest," was named by LinkedIn as one of the top 10 U.S. cities in which to launch your career.

To achieve our mission, we continually strive to foster a diverse, inclusive, and anti-racist campus community, which celebrates the value of all persons regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, color, gender identity and or expression, sexual orientation, family configuration, disability, socioeconomic status, religion, national origin, age or military status. OWU is an equal opportunity institution and seeks applications from individuals who will help us honor and strengthen our commitments to diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism.

Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. Ohio Wesleyan is not an E-Verify institution.