Georgia Institute of Technology, School of Mathematics

Position ID: GeorgiaTech-AP_2023 [#20921, AP_2023]
Position Title: Academic Professional
Position Type: Non tenure-track faculty
Position Location: Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States [map] sort by distance
Subject Area: Mathematics
Application Deadline: 2022/11/19 11:59PMhelp popup finished (2022/10/03, finished 2023/06/10, listed until 2023/04/03)
Position Description:    

*** this position has been closed and new applications are no longer accepted. ***

Academic Professional The School of Mathematics (SoM) at the Georgia Institute of Technology invites applications for at least one Academic Professional position in mathematics, with an anticipated start date in early to mid 2023. These positions are non-tenure-track 12-month faculty appointments, and are subject to annual evaluation. Georgia Tech has recently adapted its academic professional appointments in alignment with its commitment to high quality education and training at all levels. This position has the possibility of on-going annual renewal and career progression, particularly for candidates who aspire to excellence and leadership in these areas as described at: http://www.policylibrary.gatech.edu/faculty-handbook/3.2.2-non-tenure-track-academic-faculty-members-hiring-and-promotion-guidelines. SoM has an excellent track record in supporting our Academic Professionals in their career advancement. The role of Academic Professionals is vital to advancing our undergraduate teaching in the School and supporting our educational and training missions through academic administration. The position includes teaching assignments each semester along with administrative support of our programs. Additional details about the work of Academic Professionals in the School is available at: http://www.math.gatech.edu/employment-opportunities.

Academic Professionals in the School of Mathematics have typically been assigned duties from the following:

a. teaching 1-2 courses per semester, including the summer; these courses will usually be selected from our 1000- or 2000-level offerings, and/or from other teaching commitments including pre-calculus, distance learning, and international programs; b. administrative support for undergraduate and/or graduate teaching, in the form of advising, scheduling, course coordination, curation of materials, facilitation of use of technology for both in-person and online courses, and/or support for curriculum improvements; c. participation in the School’s instructional management team; d. contribute to the institutional goal of creating a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive culture. Design new curricular initiatives to invite students into the major; e. other duties assigned in alignment with the School’s needs and individuals’ strengths. These may be selected from the following: support for integration of technology in courses, administration, assessment, and innovative curricula; oversight and delivery of online courses; coordination with faculty on delivery of course tracking and collecting data in support of School programs; support for curriculum development and use of innovative teaching techniques; participation in the registration team; outreach to high schools and coordination of outreach events. This list is likely to evolve together with future needs and priorities of the School of Mathematics and of Georgia Tech.

The successful candidates will have demonstrated excellent teaching credentials, with clear potential for taking on considerable responsibility in teaching, educational leadership, and administrative tasks. Candidates will possess attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to work well with faculty, staff, students, as well as the broader university community. Experience with technology in teaching, high quality delivery of online courses, and administration will be considered a plus. One or more years of experience in a university environment, and a Ph.D. in mathematics or a related field, such as physics or computer science, is required for this position. For full consideration applicants are strongly encouraged to submit all materials before November 19, 2022. However, consideration of applications is ongoing until positions are filled. Applications should be submitted directly to http://www.mathjobs.org. The Georgia Tech official website for applications is https://hr.gatech.edu/careers. Some candidates who do not apply there at first may later be asked to send their applications to that site for further processing. In exceptional circumstances where electronic submission is not possible, applications may be sent to the AP Hiring Committee, School of Mathematics, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 30332-0160, USA.

One or more years of experience in a university environment, and a Ph.D. in mathematics or a related field, such as physics or computer science, is required for this position. Applications should consist of a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, and the names of three or more references that can address both teaching accomplishments and administrative ability. In addition to addressing teaching and administrative experience, the cover letter should describe experience with technology in teaching, participation in outreach activities, and evidence of skills and commitments for engaging productively with diverse communities.

Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests.


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686 Cherry Street, Skiles Building
School of Mathematics
Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta GA 30332-0160