Assistant Professor Tenure Track - Mathematics

Job Title

Assistant Professor Tenure Track - Mathematics

Agency

Tarleton State University

Department

Mathematics

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Stephenville, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

The Department of Mathematics in the College of Science and Mathematics invites candidates to apply for the Assistant/Associate Professor Tenure Track position. This is a 9-month tenure-track position located on Tarleton's main campus in Stephenville, Texas. Summer appointment is dependent upon need and funding availability. This position is primarily responsible for the teaching/learning process and will also participate in the necessary operations of the institution. Work hours: Mon-Fri; 8 AM-5 PM or as work and teaching requirements indicate.

Requires the ability to teach and/or work remotely at the University's discretion.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• 60% Teaching and Service: Develop, implement, and review effective teaching/learning processes, incorporating appropriate methodology, technology, and other tools; Remain current in discipline and update course content when appropriate to reflect current levels of student knowledge in the discipline; Develop a system for ongoing evaluation of both teaching and learning, including expectations of student competency and student learning outcomes; Work in partnership with immediate supervisor through a formal system of evaluation of instruction to identify strengths and weaknesses and identify professional development activities to improve student learning. May be required to teach at other campuses or online. Maintain appropriate schedule of office hours for student access and inquiry; Work in partnership with student success personnel on student advising and orientation. Participate in institutional service roles such as but not limited to, college committees, club sponsorship, advisory committees, student/faculty recruitment, and mentoring of new and part-time faculty.

• 40% Research: Scholarship, and Creative Activity: Demonstrate a record of ongoing research, scholarship, or creative activity appropriate to your academic discipline.

Minimum Requirements

• Earned doctorate/terminal degree in mathematics education or a closely related field with at least 18 hours of graduate mathematics coursework from an accredited university

• Ability to teach undergraduate mathematics courses for pre-service teachers (elementary, middle school, and/or secondary)

• Ability to teach undergraduate mathematics courses

• Ability to teach graduate level mathematics courses with an emphasis in mathematics education

• Demonstrate a pattern of excellence in research and teaching

• Must take an active role in accreditation-related tasks and other institutional service activities

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated:

• Potential for interdisciplinary collaborations for research, outreach, and grant opportunities

• Experience with teacher certification processes for elementary, middle school, and/or secondary mathematics

• Experience teaching mathematics in the K-12 schools

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Faculty in the rank of assistant professor shall have demonstrated academic and professional achievement. Those appointed to the rank of assistant professor will demonstrate teaching excellence, scholarly/creative attainment, and professional achievement both within and outside the university.

Application Procedure:

During the application process applicants have one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application. Applicants will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once the application materials have been submitted via "Submit" action.

Employment applications must include (required):

• Completed online application

• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest addressing qualifications

• Curriculum Vitae or Resume

• At least 3 current professional references and their full contact information, and

• Unofficial transcripts

Applications received by Tarleton State University must have all job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. "See resume" is not an acceptable entry in the job application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Official transcripts must be received directly from each degree‐granting institution prior to a letter of appointment being issued.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.