Assistant Professor Of Instruction In Mathematics

The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at Southwestern University invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Instruction in Mathematics beginning August 2024 or January 2025. This is a ten-month, non-tenure-track staff position with faculty rank.

Candidates must possess a Ph.D. in Mathematics, Mathematics Education, or a closely related field. ABD candidates will be considered, with degree completion expected by August 2025.

Southwestern seeks a dedicated teacher with demonstrated excellence in teaching, particularly in supporting students in their preparation for calculus, by developing and teaching a 'Modern Quantitative Methods' course designed to lead to student success in calculus. Typical teaching responsibilities include six courses per academic year; most years this will be exclusively Modern Quantitative Methods and the existing Modern Calculus 1 course.

The position will also support student selection of appropriate math courses, including overseeing systems used to do so and providing guidance to academic advisors. In addition, this position requires some committee service, engagement in academic advising and retention initiatives, and a dedication to equity and inclusiveness. A member of the recently formed Liberal Arts Colleges Racial Equity Leadership Alliance, Southwestern is an Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) committed to fostering a diverse educational environment and encourages applications from members of groups traditionally underrepresented in academia with demonstrated commitment to enhancing diversity, equity, and belonging in STEM. Successful applicants will demonstrate a willingness to contribute to Southwestern's commitment to inquiry-based learning in the sciences.

The Mathematics and Computer Science Department and Southwestern University are committed to recruiting candidates who excel in teaching and can best serve our diverse student population. As of the fall 2022 semester, 36% of students enrolled at Southwestern are members of groups traditionally underrepresented in higher education and we are committed to further increasing and supporting the diversity of our students, faculty and curriculum.

The Department seeks candidates who have a demonstrated commitment to, and will take an active role in, enhancing diversity, inclusion, and equity across the University, including fostering a sense of community and belonging for students. In your application materials, please include specific and detailed information about how you have worked to enhance diversity and inclusion through your teaching practices, research, and/or service experiences within the college or university setting.

To apply: Applicants should submit through Interfolio: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, two letters of reference addressing teaching aptitude, brief statement of teaching philosophy, and a service and diversity narrative that addresses past experiences with equity and belonging and future plans for cultivating these values in and out of the classroom.

Email and paper applications will not be accepted. Apply at http://apply.interfolio.com/144069. Review of applications will begin immediately continuing until the position is filled.

Southwestern University (Georgetown, Texas) is a selective undergraduate residential liberal arts institution located in the greater Austin area. Established in 1840, Southwestern enrolls approximately 1,500 students and maintains a student-faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

The university provides a highly interdisciplinary and holistic education that values high-impact learning experiences, such as study abroad, internships, and faculty-student research. Additional information about the university can be found at our website: www.southwestern.edu.

Southwestern University is committed to inclusive excellence that provides access and support, enables participation, and removes barriers so that all people within our community are empowered and can thrive in a campus that is welcoming and validating. Inclusion is the deliberate effort to create an environment in which people from all backgrounds - including but not limited to people of color (race, ethnicity, nationality), sex, sexual identity, gender identity, age, physical and mental disabilities, socioeconomic status, religion, immigrants, and the intersection of these identities - are not only included but welcomed, valued, respected, considered, and supported within our community. People from marginalized (i.e., devalued) and/or minoritized (i.e, underrepresented) groups are heard, seen, respected and accepted in all aspects of our community.

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, proof of authorization to work in the United States will be required at the time appointment begins. Sponsorship for an employment-based visa may be an option depending upon university needs and the applicant's qualifications.

All offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of the University's Background Check Policy process. Southwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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