University of Missouri-Kansas City, Mathematics and Statistics

Position ID: 1748-ATP [#17596, 55547]
Position Title: Assistant Teaching Professor/Mathematics & Statistics
Position Type: Non tenure-track faculty
Position Location: Kansas City, Missouri 64110, United States [map] sort by distance
Subject Area: Mathematics & Statistics
Application Deadline: finished (2021/04/19, finished 2022/04/23, listed until 2021/10/19)
Position Description:    

*** this position has been closed. ***

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Missouri-Kansas City invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track Assistant Teaching Professor position in Mathematics effective August 2021. This position is responsible for teaching four courses per semester. The successful candidate will also be expected to participate in service activities such as curriculum development, online course development, student recruiting, program assessment, project development, program leadership, and committee leadership. Preference will be given to individuals who have demonstrated commitment to excellence in college teaching and with expertise both in theoretical and applied mathematics. The department is investing in programs and career paths related to data science, actuarial science, and math education.

Minimum Qualifications A Ph.D. in mathematics or a closely related field and successful teaching experience at college level.

Preferred Qualifications We are particularly interested in student-centered, innovative, and energetic candidates who can work effectively with both incoming freshmen and mathematics majors. The successful candidate is expected to teach a broad range of undergraduate mathematics courses both online and in-person. Ability to work with and engage diverse students and colleagues within and outside the Department is expected. Experience in engaging students and keeping their interest in the classroom is a plus in this position.

Full Time/Part Time Full-time, benefit-eligible ranked academic position to start in Fall 2021

Salary Negotiable competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience

Application Deadline Review of applications begins on May 8, 2021 and continues until the position is filled.

Application Instructions All applications must be received throught the UMKC recruiting portal. To apply, please combine all application materials (cover letter, full curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and contact information for three references) into one PDF or Microsoft Word document with a maximum size of 11MB and upload online at https://info.umkc.edu/hr/careers/academic-positions as your resume attachment. Limit the document name to 50 characters and do not include any special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.). Please also arrange for the three official letters of reference to be sent to Chair, Search Committee via email to halle@umkc.edu. More than one of the letters must address teaching. We encourage applicants to include evidence of effective teaching, such as teaching evaluations, in their application. For more information about the Department of Mathematics and Statistics and UMKC, please visit https://cas.umkc.edu/math/.

Comments The University of Missouri-Kansas City is a public research institution, situated at the heart of a thriving and diverse urban area, with a strong economy, a buzzing culture and arts scene, excellent schools, numerous recreational amenities, and affordable cost of living. We especially encourage applications from candidates who will contribute, through their teaching and service, to the diversity and excellence of UMKC and the broader STEM community.

Equal Employment Opportunity Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy shall not be interpreted in such a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or the recruiting rights of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces or the Department of Homeland Security of the United States of America. For more information, call the Vice Chancellor - Human Resources at 816-235-1621.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties and functions of this job. If you believe you may have difficulty performing any of the duties or functions of this job, please contact the Office of Affirmative Action at (816) 235-1323.

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UMKC is the largest comprehensive, fully accredited university in the Kansas City area. Our students come from all 50 states and over 85 countries, enriching our community with diverse perspectives. With more than 125 academic areas, our students have a lot of opportunities to explore on their way to discovering and creating their perfect career. We are at the heart of a thriving urban area where the city’s life and energy influence everything that happens here. We are Kansas City’s university and we can’t wait for you to join us! Find out more about UMKC in the About UMKC section of our website.

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Contact: Majid Bani-Yaghoub, 816-235-1641, 816-235-5571 (fax)
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University of Missouri-Kansas City
Department of Mathematics & Statistics
206 Haag Hall
5120 Rockhill Road
Kansas City, Missouri 64110
Web Page: https://cas.umkc.edu/math/