Denison University, Math & Computer Science

Position ID: 873-VAP [#22108]
Position Title: Visiting Assistant Professor (3 year)
Position Type: Non tenure-track faculty
Position Location: Granville, Ohio 43023, United States [map] sort by distance
Application Deadline: 2023/02/24 11:59PMhelp popup finished (2023/02/14, finished 2023/08/26, listed until 2023/04/24)
Position Description:    

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

The Denison University Department of Mathematics invites applications for a three-year non-tenure-track position starting Fall 2023. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in mathematics, or a related field, by the time of appointment. This position has a teaching load of three classes per semester.

In their cover letter, candidates should address their teaching experience, especially with calculus, as well as interacting with and mentoring undergraduate students; and provide evidence of teaching excellence and the ability to create effective active learning experiences in the classroom. Candidates also should speak to their ability to contribute to key components of Denison's mission “... to inspire and educate our students to become autonomous thinkers, discerning moral agents and active citizens of a democratic society.”

Denison University is one of the nation’s leading liberal arts colleges with about 2,300 undergraduates and 224 full time faculty. It is a vibrant and diverse residential campus with 21% domestic students of color, 16% international students, 15% first generation students. These students come from 48 U.S. states and 72 countries. Denison is located less than 30 minutes away from Columbus, the country's 14th largest city with more than 2 million people. (https://denison.edu/campus/about/fast-facts) The College and the Department are committed to an inclusive and welcoming community for its students, faculty, and staff. We are especially interested in applicants that can successfully work with groups that have been historically marginalized in higher education.

The Department offers a minor in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics, a BA in Mathematics, and a BS in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics. We teach an innovative variety of pure and applied courses, while contributing to interdisciplinary programs at Denison such as Data Analytics, Global Commerce, Global Health, and Financial Economics. We engage our students in a myriad of ways ranging from department-sponsored social events to internally funded undergraduate research. We are also committed to mentoring our faculty to be exceptional teachers, scholars, and colleagues. Applications will be considered until the position is filled. Those received on or before February 24, 2023 will receive full consideration. Apply at https://apply.interfolio.com/121323. Please include:
  • a cover letter addressing the above
  • a CV
  • a teaching statement
  • two letters of recommendation addressing teaching

Application Materials Required:
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Denison University
100 W. College St.
Granville, OH 43023