Effective January 1, 2022, all new Cornell hires, regardless of role and
work location, must be fully vaccinated and present proof of an FDA- or
WHO- authorized or approved COVID-19 vaccination or have a
university-approved disability/medical or religious exemption. Failure
to demonstrate compliance with this requirement prior to the first day
of work will result in the delay of employment with Cornell and may
result in the offer of employment being rescinded.
Cornell University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply. About the Learning Strategies Center: The
Learning Strategies Center (LSC) is the central academic support unit
for all undergraduates at Cornell University. Through program offerings
that encourage students to develop effective approaches to mastering the
academic rigors of Cornell, the LSC strives actively to engage students
in the learning process and support their efforts to continually grow
as learners. We are committed to addressing the emerging needs of
Cornell’s diverse student body – in order that all students meet and
exceed Cornell University’s high academic expectations. Last year,
about 20,000 student-visits were made to LSC office hours, tutorials,
consultations, and workshops. Position Description: The
LSC Lecturer in Mathematics is a dedicated teacher who impacts
thousands of students’ journeys through their university experience,
from the summer before they matriculate through their gateway math
courses. Students find the LSC math support resources incredibly useful.
Some of their feedback on the supplemental support courses is below.
Cornell University’s Learning Strategies Center (lsc.cornell.edu)
seeks an experienced instructor to teach active learning based courses
designed to strengthen the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in
Cornell’s rigorous introductory mathematics courses. In addition to
teaching during the fall and spring semesters, this person is
responsible for the preparation and teaching (or co-teaching) of one of
the components of the University’s summer bridge program. The
person hired for this position will facilitate learning activities that
support students, develop the needed materials, hold extensive office
hours, and supervise undergraduate tutors. They will contribute to the
assessment of the courses they teach and of the peer-led learning
support programs. As teaching and learning shift both nationally and in
mathematics at Cornell, it is an ongoing expectation that they will
develop alternative approaches to provide support for emerging student
needs.
This is a three-year, renewable, 12-month academic appointment beginning in Summer or Fall 2022. Candidates should carefully review Cornell’s Core Values (https://www.cornell.edu/about/values.cfm), which serve as a campus-wide foundation for a more equitable and inclusive atmosphere. Responsibilities As
a member of the Learning Strategies Center, the person hired in this
position is expected to participate in LSC meetings, meet regularly with
LSC leadership, and contribute to unit-wide goals. Contributions to the
LSC are a critical component of the position as we work together to
develop and document best practices for supporting our students across
disciplines. Teaching – The person in this position will:
Peer-led learning and tutoring support - The person in this position will:
The
person in this position is expected to attend regular LSC staff
meetings and cooperate with other LSC instructors in supporting the
educational mission of the LSC. As a member of the LSC, the person is
expected to work collaboratively with members of other units of the
university, especially the Department of Mathematics, to achieve our
goals of improving undergraduate education. They will also collaborate
with the LSC leadership and the mathematics faculty to determine if
there are alternatives to current LSC support that would allow for more
individualized preparation for and support of success in math courses.
This may include, evaluating courses that need additional LSC support
and developing, implementing, and assessing new approaches as necessary.
It is expected that the person in this role will regularly reach out to
faculty in mathematics to increase awareness of LSC support for students
in their courses. They will develop strategies, in consultation with
mathematics faculty, to communicate LSC support to students. Qualifications The successful candidate will have:
Application Requirements
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addition, applicants may be asked to provide names and contact
information of three people able to provide information on the
applicant’s teaching and her/his ability to work with students from
diverse backgrounds. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
No relocation assistance is provided for this position. Evaluation of applicants will begin January 15, 2022 and continue until the position is filled. Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University’s heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations. Cornell University is an innovative Ivy League university and a great place to work. Our inclusive community of scholars, students, and staff impart an uncommon sense of larger purpose, and contribute creative ideas to further the university's mission of teaching, discovery, and engagement. |