| Applications are invited for a one-year Lecturer position with possibility of renewal in the Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematical Sciences at the University of Rhode Island to begin Fall 2022. We are seeking to attract a diverse pool of job applicants for this position. A key pillar of URI’s mission is to “inspire an enlightened community that is characterized by vibrant cultural diversity; that embraces difference; that is built upon a learning environment that fosters respect, understanding, and social justice; and that rejects prejudice and intolerance.” Our department seeks candidates whose principles align with that mission.
The department has 14 research faculty members, 8 lecturers, and 16 teaching assistants and offers programs leading to BA, BS, MS, and PhD. degrees with applied math options at all levels. The interdisciplinary nature of our department will provide the new faculty member with opportunities to interact with a broad range of colleagues.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsibilities include teaching numeracy for teachers, math foundations for teachers, college algebra and pre-calculus, coordinating multi-section courses, teaching large size classes, and teaching other service courses and course development. Course development involves preparing exams and syllabi, maintaining online resources and participation in all aspects of the assessment cycle for courses. Additional freshman level courses may be taught. The course load is 24 credits per year with a mixture of 3-credit and 4-credit courses.
In addition to other responsibilities, Lecturers are expected to participate in department service activities as they pertain to their normal instructional responsibilities and may also be asked to perform college and university service.
For complete details, including required and preferred qualifications, and the application process itself, please visit the URI jobs website at https://jobs.uri.edu to apply for job posting (F00270).
The search will remain open until the position is filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by (December 1, 2021). Second consideration may be given to applications received by
(January 15, 2022). Applications received subsequent to second consideration date (January 15, 2022) may not be given full consideration.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE ONLY.
The University of Rhode Island is an AA/EEOD employer.
Women, persons of color, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of other protected groups are encouraged to apply. |
(posted 2021/10/15)