Assistant Professor of Mathematics

Bethune-Cookman University

Job Title: Associate Professor of Mathematics

Reporting Structure: Chair or Dean of Department

Division: College of Science, engineering, & Mathematics

Duties

• Primary duties are classroom instruction of undergraduate mathematics with a commitment to student learning. Course assignments each semester may range from freshman level liberal arts mathematics to senior level courses.
• The full-time teaching load is 12 credit hours per semester.
• Faculty members should expect to be involved in department activities, student advisement, student recruitment, mentoring at-risk and low-level students.
• Additional duties will include holding 10 office hours per week, participating in departmental, college or university committees/activities and attending commencement activities.
• Teaching opportunities during the summer may be available depending on enrollment. Summer assignments are not guaranteed.

Qualifications

• Applicants should have a Ph.D. in mathematics or applied mathematics. Preference will be given to applicants with areas of specialization that complement existing faculty.
• Applicant should have a strong commitment to teaching at a liberal arts school. Evidence of successful teaching at the college level is required.
• Bethune-Cookman University is specifically seeking instructors who are committed to maintaining high academic standards for courses preceding calculus and who have an interest in teaching these courses.
• Applicants who are available to teach both day and evening courses are preferred.
• Applicants who have experience with online teaching are preferred.
• A record of research and publication is preferred, but not essential. Evidence of research with diverse populations is desirable.
• Experience in Data Science is desirable, but not essential.
• The candidate must be prepared to affirm and support the Christian and liberal arts mission of Bethune-Cookman University.
• U.S. citizenship or permanent residency is required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Bethune-Cookman University's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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