Assistant Professor of Mathematical Sciences

About the job

VISA Sponsorship?

VISA sponsorship is available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S.

Minimum Qualifications

• An earned doctorate in mathematics or a closely related field with a minimum of 18 graduate hours of mathematics coursework,

• ABD candidates will be considered, but the degree should be expected by the time the position begins.

• A clear agenda for continuing scholarship,

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and

• Documented experience in or potential for teaching upper-level undergraduate and graduate mathematics courses.

Areas of Interest and Preferred Qualifications (No Minimum Level Required)

• Teach core undergraduate and master’s level courses in differential equations and/or modeling,

• Teach elective courses at the advanced undergraduate and master’s level,

• Mentor undergraduate and master’s level student research projects,

• Educate students of varied mathematical backgrounds,

• Pursue and implement a variety of pedagogical strategies in the classroom,

• Contribute to departmental and university conversations regarding ethical, effective, and evidence-based uses of artificial intelligence in teaching, learning, and scholarly work, and

• Foster an inclusive scholarly environment in teaching, mentoring, research, and/or service that enhances the diverse programs in the department and university.

Description of the Department or Unit

The Department of Mathematical Sciences consists of 31 tenured or tenure track faculty as well as more than 30 full- and part-time non-tenure track faculty. The department offers undergraduate degrees in actuarial science and mathematics with concentrations in statistics, secondary education, business, life sciences, physical sciences, and computation. The department also offers an M.A. with concentrations in either secondary education or college teaching. The department currently has about 250 undergraduate majors and 15 graduate students. Appalachian State University is a member institution of the sixteen-campus University of North Carolina. Located in Boone, North Carolina, the university has approximately 21,000 students, primarily in bachelor’s and master’s programs in both liberal arts and applied fields. Appalachian has both a traditional residential campus and a variety of distance education programs. Additional information about the Department of Mathematical Sciences, the university, and the surrounding area is located at: www.mathsci.appstate.edu.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the mathematical sciences, with a standard teaching load of 18 credit hours per year for research-active faculty,

• establish and maintain an active program of research or other scholarly activities that may include applying for external funding,

• participate in service activities which may include advising students, curriculum planning and assessment, working with professional organizations, and other activities needed for faculty governance at the department, college, and university levels, and

• provide support for the mathematical sciences community by encouraging the intellectual curiosity of students through undergraduate and graduate research projects and academic and career advising.

Physical Demands of Position

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions

Suggested Salary Range

Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

ABD Description

ABD with reduction in rank and salary: ABD will be considered for this position. Evidence of successful defense of the dissertation must be received by July 31 for a fall hire or November 30 for a spring hire. If confirmation of defense is not provided by the deadline, the candidate will receive a new one-year fixed-term contract and be hired at the rank of Instructor. The candidate’s salary will also be reduced to a lower rate commensurate with other full-time instructors in the same department. However, if degree verification is provided before the end of the one-year fixed-term contract, the candidate will be returned to the rank of assistant professor with commensurate compensation beginning July 1 of the following academic year.

No ABD consideration: Only candidates with an earned doctorate or terminal degree from an accredited institution will be considered for the position. Since ABD will not meet the minimum requirements, ABD will not be considered.

Special Instructions to Applicants

(1) cover letter addressing the applicant’s qualifications (2) current curriculum vitae (3) statement of teaching philosophy (4) statement of scholarship plans (5) graduate transcripts (6) contact information for three professional references

UNC System Code (Section 610(2)) Special Faculty Hires

The continued employment of a special faculty member during the term appointment may be made expressly contingent on items such as the continued availability of funding from any source, on enrollment levels, or any other contingency established by the institution.