Ohio Wesleyan University, Dept of Mathematics and Computer Science

827 17538Position ID: OWUMathCS-TAP [#17538]
Position Title: Term Assistant Professor of Mathematics
Position Type: Non tenure-track faculty
Position Location: Delaware, Ohio 43015-2333, United States [map] sort by distance
Subject Area: Applied Mathematics
Application Deadline: finished (2021/04/02, finished 2021/07/16, listed until 2021/10/02)
Position Description:   URMs  

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

Ohio Wesleyan University’s Department of Mathematics and Computer Science invites applications for a one year term Assistant Professor position in mathematics to begin in August 2021. We seek an enthusiastic instructor with a record of successfully teaching mathematics at the undergraduate level. Special consideration will be given to candidates with expertise in applied mathematics.

Qualified candidates will be (1) excellent teachers, able to teach a variety of undergraduate mathematics courses at all levels, and (2) willing contribute actively to the growth of the department and its efforts to attract and retain a diverse student body. A PhD or ABD in mathematics, applied mathematics, or a closely related field is required, with a preference for a completed PhD. The teaching load for this position is 3/3. We also anticipate being able to run a search for a tenure track position in applied mathematics in the Fall of 2021, to start in Fall 2022. The candidate occupying this term position will be encouraged to apply for the tenure track position.

All application material should be submitted through www.mathjobs.org. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis as they come in.

More Information:

Located in the Columbus, Ohio metropolitan area, Ohio Wesleyan is a selective residential liberal arts college enrolling approximately 1,500 students from across the nation and around the world. The college’s signature program, the OWU Connection, is designed to integrate student knowledge across disciplines, consider diverse and global perspectives, and teach students to apply their knowledge in real-world settings. Ohio Wesleyan is featured in the book Colleges That Change Lives and was recently listed as the No. 1 liberal arts college in Ohio for social mobility by U.S. News and World Report. OWU is located in Delaware, OH, a lively college town just 30 minutes from Columbus, the 14th most populous city in the United States and part of the fastest growing, most economically vibrant areas of the Midwest. Columbus was named by LinkedIn as one of the top 10 U.S. cities in which to launch your career.

To achieve our mission, we continually strive to foster a diverse, inclusive, and anti-racist campus community, which celebrates the value of all persons regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, color, gender identity and or expression, sexual orientation, family configuration, disability, socioeconomic status, religion, national origin, age or military status. OWU is an equal opportunity institution and seeks applications from individuals who will help us honor and strengthen our commitments to diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism.

Required Documents:

1) Cover Letter: A short letter addressing the areas mentioned in the advertisement.

2) Curriculum vita

3) Teaching Statement: A statement articulating your teaching philosophy. Please address your ability to teach a wide range of courses and employ a variety of pedagogical techniques to reach students from different backgrounds.

4) Research Statement: A statement on your research program and scholarly interests.

5) Transcripts of graduate work (unofficial acceptable for initial application).

6) Three letters of recommendation, at least two of which addresses your teaching effectiveness and/or potential.


Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:
math.owu.edu
email address
 
61 S Sandusky St
Delaware, OH 43015