Missouri University of Science and Technology, Mathematics and Statistics

Position ID: MissouriST-ATP [#22076]
Position Title: Assistant Teaching Professor
Position Type: Non tenure-track faculty
Position Location: Rolla, Missouri 65409-0020, United States [map] sort by distance
Application Deadline: 2023/02/28 11:59PMhelp popup finished (2023/02/07, finished 2023/09/02, listed until 2023/08/07)
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Job Description

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Missouri University of Science and Technology invites applications for a full time, non-tenure-track Assistant Teaching Professor position which is anticipated to begin in Fall 2023. Opportunities for future promotion within the non-tenure-track ranks are available. This position is renewable annually.

Applicants must show documented evidence of excellence in teaching. The ideal candidate will have experience in teaching a wide variety of undergraduate courses in both mathematics and statistics and is expected to teach graduate mathematics courses as needed. The typical teaching load for an assistant teaching professor is 12 credit hours per semester. Coordination of large multi-section introductory level courses in mathematics or statistics will be expected, along with additional service responsibilities. Participation in teaching-related professional development opportunities is encouraged and supported.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's in Mathematics or closely related field.
At least 3 years of full time college or university teaching experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Excellent communication skills.
The ability to perform both as a member of a team and in a leadership role.
PhD in Mathematics or closely related field.
Experience in teaching a wide variety of undergraduate courses in both mathematics and statistics.

Application Deadline
February 28, 2023 (Review of applications will begin on February 20, 2023. For priority consideration, applications should be received by February 28, 2023.)

Full Time/Part Time
Full Time, Benefit Eligible

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics consists of 15 tenured and tenure-track faculty and 4 ranked non-tenure-track faculty. The department plays an important role on the engineering-focused campus of Missouri S&T, both in terms of interdisciplinary interactions with other departments and in the training of a large number of undergraduate students in fundamental areas such as calculus, differential equations, linear algebra, and statistics. The department has B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. programs, with about 35 graduate students (the majority being doctoral students) and about 75 undergraduate students. The B.S program is in Applied Mathematics with varied emphasis areas. Additional details about the department can be found at the department website: http://math.mst.edu/ .

Missouri University of Science and Technology is one of the nation’s leading technological research universities. One of four campuses of the University of Missouri System, Missouri S&T is a U.S. News & World Report top-100 public national university. With its reputation as one of the leading engineering campuses in the country and its emphasis on applied science, Missouri S&T attracts high-quality students from across the nation. Home to many outstanding researchers in engineering and science and 10 interdisciplinary research centers and six research consortia, the University provides an abundance of opportunities for collaborative research. Missouri S&T has recently established the Kummer Institute and the Kummer College of Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Economic Development as a result of a $300 million gift from Fred and June Kummer, longtime benefactors of the university. This transformative gift will create abundant opportunities to expand degree offerings, establish additional interdisciplinary research centers, foster expansion of academic-industry partnerships, and create economic growth for the region. The Department of Mathematics and Statistics, led by the Gary Havener Endowed Department Chair, will be a significant partner in Kummer-related research and curricular initiatives. Located about 100 miles southwest of St. Louis in the multicultural community of Rolla, Missouri, S&T is an accessible, safe, and friendly campus surrounded by Ozarks scenery.

Interested candidates can find details of the application process at https://hr.mst.edu/careers/ and must submit all applications through this site for position #00031534. Applications should consist of:
  • Cover letter outlining the candidate’s qualifications for the position, with particular focus on success in teaching
  • Current curriculum vitae that includes the applicant’s record of teaching and other relevant experience
  • Current teaching statement
  • Complete contact information for at least three references

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Contact: Akim Adekpedjou
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Postal Mail:
Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Missouri S&T
400 W. 12th St
Rolla, MO 65409-0020
Web Page: http://math.mst.edu/