RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Minnesota State University, Mankato invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor in Mathematics beginning August 19, 2019. This position requires teaching and advising to support the undergraduate and graduate programs in mathematics. This position also requires active engagement in scholarship, advising of master's thesis, continuing preparation, and service to the university, community, and discipline. This faculty member will be expected to contribute to the diversity of the undergraduate and graduate programs, department, college, and university.

• A typical faculty workload responsibility may include up to twelve (12) credits per semester of instruction.
• Teach a wide range of mathematics courses including undergraduate and graduate courses such as abstract algebra or advanced linear algebra. The successful candidate may need to teach in other areas in mathematics as assigned and qualified.
• May be expected to develop and deliver face-to-face, hybrid, and on-line instruction at the Mankato campus, online, and/or at the university's additional locations, as assigned.
• The successful candidate will collaborate with colleagues in curriculum design, instruction and evaluation, conduct research productively and mentor students in research, help create innovative strategies for student recruitment, retention, and completion, and may be expected to develop external grant funding opportunities.
• All faculty members are expected to engage in scholarly or creative activity or research, in continuing preparation and study, in contributing to student growth and development, and in providing service to the university and community (see Article 22 and Appendix G of the IFO Master Agreement).

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Earned doctorate in mathematics with an emphasis in algebra and/or strongly related areas (If ABD, degree must be conferred on an official transcript and received in Human Resources prior to August 1, 2019.)
• Demonstrated experience to teach college level mathematics.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse working and learning environment.
• Demonstrated effective written, oral communication, teaching, and/or presentation skills.
• Ability to teach a wide range of mathematics courses including undergraduate and/or graduate courses such as abstract algebra or advanced linear algebra.
• Commitment to scholarly activities in the department and engagement in professional services.
• Interest in developing curriculum in abstract algebra and related areas.
• Demonstrated ability to develop a sustainable research program in mathematics and/or its applications.
• Experience in teaching at the undergraduate or graduate level.
• Postdoctoral experience.
• Experience in mentoring students and supervising undergraduate or graduate level research.
• Ability to seek funding for research and/or curriculum development individually and/or collaboratively.