University of Wisconsin Whitewater, Department of Mathematics

Position ID: UWWhitewater-MATH [#18752, 17686]
Position Title: Assistant Professor - Mathematics
Position Type: Tenured/Tenure-track faculty
Position Location: Whitewater, Wisconsin 53190-1790, United States [map] sort by distance
Application Deadline: 2021/12/12 11:59PMhelp popup finished (2021/10/25, finished 2022/03/14)
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Assistant Professor - Mathematics - 17686

ATTENTION:

The Department of Mathematics in the College of Letters and Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater invites applications for two tenure-track Assistant Professor positions beginning August 2022. These are full-time positions with responsibilities for teaching undergraduate courses in Mathematics, maintaining an active research agenda, and providing service to the university, community, and profession.

JOB DETAILS:

The successful candidate will be able to teach mathematics courses for general education, courses in the Core of the Mathematics major, and courses within the Secondary Education, Actuarial Science, or Statistics emphasis. The candidate will also be expected to pursue an active research agenda that engages undergraduate students, results in publications, and contributes to advancing the department, university, the profession, and society. The candidate will also be expected to participate in service activities and embrace the principles of diversity and inclusion as a member of the university community. Salary is commensurate with academic preparation and experience.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in Mathematics, Mathematics Education, or Statistics is required. (ABD candidates may apply but must have their degree completed by the contract start date in August 2022. If not, they will be hired on a one-year contract with the understanding that their degree will be completed before January 2023 in advance of their first scheduled review.) Demonstrated commitment to teaching with an emphasis on promoting the success of undergraduate students, clear evidence of scholarly potential, commitment to working with diverse populations and serving as an active member of the university community

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills Ability to interact respectfully with people from diverse socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Full-Time teaching responsibilities include teaching twenty-four credits of undergraduate mathematics or statistics courses per year. Research expectations include publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at national or regional conferences. In addition, faculty members serve as advisors/mentors to students and are encouraged to engage students in undergraduate research or other scholarly and creative activities. Service responsibilities include committee service at the departmental, college, and university levels as well as participation in community organizations and the discipline as relevant to the candidate’s expertise and interest. Faculty in the Department of Mathematics at UW-W are required to teach in-person.

DEPARTMENT INFORMATION:

The UW-Whitewater Department of Mathematics is one of fourteen departments in the College of Letters and Sciences. The college offers more than sixty majors and minors, as well as nine pre-professional programs. More information about the college can be found at http://www.uww.edu/cls.

The Department of Mathematics offers a general mathematics major or a mathematics major with emphasis in one of three areas: actuarial science, secondary education, or statistics. More information regarding the programs offered can be found at http://uww-public.courseleaf.com/undergraduate/letters-sciences/mathematics. More information on the department, its faculty and students can be found at http://www.uww.edu/cls/departments/math.

CAMPUS INFORMATION:

Founded in 1868, UW–Whitewater is one of eleven comprehensive universities in Wisconsin’s public higher education system that also includes two doctoral institutions and a statewide Extension. UW-Whitewater’s main campus is located in Whitewater, with a branch campus in Rock County, in the city of Janesville. Together, these campuses form a preeminent academic institution driven by the pursuit of knowledge, powered by a spirit of innovation, and focused on transforming lives. UW-Whitewater’s campuses are located conveniently near Milwaukee, Madison, and Chicago, and thus offer the advantage of beautiful small-town environments with easy access to the cultural and commercial opportunities of major metropolitan areas.

The Warhawk family — led by caring faculty and staff — is devoted to student success within a broad range of academic programs offered at the associate, bachelor, master, and doctoral levels. These include both on-campus and online programs, and span the disciplines, from the theoretical to the applied, and encompass study in the arts, business, education, humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, technology, and professional and interdisciplinary programs.

UW-Whitewater has a special mission within the UW System to serve students with disabilities and, as such, embraces the principles of universal design and is one of the most accessible campuses in the nation. The campuses have more than 200 student organizations and UW-Whitewater’s intercollegiate athletic teams compete at the NCAA Division-III level. UW-Whitewater is committed to seeking and sustaining a culturally and ethnically diverse campus environment, building a diverse faculty and staff with expertise and interest in serving students with diverse needs, backgrounds, ethnicities, abilities and other distinct characteristics in respectful, sensitive and understanding ways. The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and actively seeks and encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and veterans.

ORGANIZATION INFORMATION:

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is part of the 13-campus University of Wisconsin System (https://www.wisconsin.edu).

Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(b) provides that applicants may indicate in writing that their identity should be kept confidential. In response to a public records request, the University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(a).

Per Regent Policy Document 20-19, University of Wisconsin System Criminal Background Check Policy and UW System Administrative Policy 1275 Recruitment Policies, UW-Whitewater requires criminal background checks as a contingency to employment. A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment. All final candidates must be asked, prior to hire, whether they have been found to have engaged in, are currently under investigation for, or left employment during an active investigation in which they were accused of sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks, these same sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also be asked.

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater requires that all employees be active participants in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills.

For UW-Whitewater Campus safety information and crime statistics/annual Security Report, see http://www.uww.edu/asfr. If you would like a paper copy of the report please contact the UW-Whitewater Police at 262-472-4660.

To learn more about UW-Whitewater's competitive benefits packages go to our: ALEX webpage, which is our interactive benefits decision support tool.

SPECIAL NOTES:

UW-Whitewater embraces AAC&U’s LEAP principles (http://www.uww.edu/leap) and emphasizes student, staff and faculty participation in High-Impact Practices (https://www.aacu.org/resources/high-impact-practices). The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (http://www.uww.edu/orsp) provides support for faculty scholarly and creative activities as well as other opportunities to apply for reassigned time and/or other resources to support research activities. UW-Whitewater faculty and staff also have access to technology transfer and research resources provided by WiSys (https://www.wisys.org).

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION:

Applications received by December 12, 2021 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

If you have questions regarding this recruitment or if you are unable to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact us at (262) 472-1072 or hrstudent@uww.edu.

For questions regarding this position, please contact: Dr. Wesley Hough Search Committee Chair Department of Mathematics (262) 472 - 5176 houghw@uww.edu

TO APPLY:

Only complete application packages will be considered. This includes online submission of the following documents: 1) Cover letter/letter of interest; 2) Curriculum Vita; 3) Reflective statement of teaching philosophy; 4) Research statement; 5) One page statement demonstrating commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion; 6) Names and contact information of three professional references submitted as a separate document (letters of recommendation may be solicited at a later time; 7) Copies of unofficial graduate transcripts (Official transcripts will be required if offered the position.)

This Job ID is 17686.

Application Link: click here and type in the Job ID: https://www.careers.wisconsin.edu/psc/careers/EMPLOYEE/UW_TAM/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_CAREERS_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=15&

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Contact: Wesley Hough, 262-472-5176, 262-472-1372 (fax)
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Geethamali Samaranayake, Chair
Department of Mathematics
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
800 W Main St
Whitewater, WI 53190-1790
Web Page: https://www.uww.edu/employment/academic-staff-instructional/posting?listing=2106