Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and retirement plans, life insurance, disability programs and investment plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; tuition reduction for employee and qualified family members and access to UA recreation and cultural activities.

The primary responsibility is to teach one entry-level course (such as college algebra, computer-based Business Math Decisions I & II, precalculus, or calculus) per semester and to co-teach one integrated mathematics & pedagogy course for students in a Masters program for middle school teachers. In this latter role they will work with the students in the course, review pre-requisite materials as needed and assist with meetings and related training sessions. Each semester they will choose between taking a course in the mathematics major and working with the Center for Recruitment and Retention. Further, these teachers will take part in a professional seminar in Mathematics and Teaching and make a presentation each semester. Summer teaching is available and may be required (with proportional extra remuneration).

Teaching experience and a bachelor’s degree in mathematics, mathematics education, statistics, or a related field with a significant component in mathematics is required, along with Secondary Teacher Certification and at least 5 years of experience teaching mathematics in high school or middle school. (8-12). A master’s degree or higher is preferred.

The starting academic-year salary is $40,000 for a full-time appointment. Faculty employed at least half time for the entire year enjoy full benefits and privileges.

Applications will be accepted beginning 10/01/2009. Review will begin on December 1, 2009. Priority will be given to applications received on or before November 30th.