The Department of Mathematics and Statistics values collegiality, collaboration, and curiosity. We strive to create an environment where our faculty and students can thrive. In order to foster the knowledge and talent required to tackle the challenges of the modern world, it is essential to have a variety of voices, perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences at the table. 

Position Description 

The Department of Mathematics, Physics, Astronomy, and Statistics at the University of St. Louis - Missouri invites applications for the full-time non-tenure track position of Assistant Teaching Professor of Mathematics to begin Fall 2022. The primary role in this position will be teaching with a focus on introductory mathematics courses, including but not limited to courses in quantitative reasoning, statistics, algebra, trigonometry, and calculus. 

Candidates must prepare a letter of application, statement of teaching philosophy, transcripts, and current vita which lists detailed teaching experience, including courses taught and teaching evaluations from previous institutes, if available. A diversity or inclusive excellence statement is also required and should reflect the candidate’s understanding of, experience with, and ability to contribute to a diverse and inclusive campus, department, and classroom. Documents should be packaged as a single PDF. To apply, please visit https://www.umsl.edu/services/hrs/careers/faculty.html and search for 41472 under Prospective Faculty. Additionally, applicants should arrange to have three letters of recommendation emailed to Emily Ross at rossem@umsl.edu. Questions related to the position may also be directed to the same email address. 

For priority review, please apply by April 22nd. Review of applicants will continue until the position is filled. 

Duties and Responsibilities 

Our teaching faculty typically teach both in-person and online courses for a total of 12 credit hours per semester with a workload distribution of 80% teaching and 20% service. As a part of this service, teaching faculty often act as a course coordinator, providing leadership to graduate teaching assistants and adjunct faculty and overseeing instruction of a course. 

Required Qualifications 

 ● A Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Mathematics, Statistics, or a closely related discipline 

 ● A strong proven commitment to teaching and mentoring students from a wide range of disciplines, cultures, and academic backgrounds 

Preferred Qualifications 

 ● Preference will be given to candidates with evidence of successful teaching of introductory mathematics courses at the junior college or university level 

 ● Preference will be given to candidates with knowledge of research-informed teaching and learning strategies 

Salary range: Salary is competitive and dependent upon qualification. 

Benefit Summary: The University of Missouri, St. Louis offers benefit-eligible employees a wide variety of benefits including; health, dental and vision coverage effective on the first day of employment, vacation & sick time accrual, four personal days per year, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, pension and employee & dependent life insurance. For more information about our benefit, please visit http://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits. ;

Additional Information 

The candidate will be expected to abide by the Collected Rules and Regulations of the University System. 

Please visit the University of Missouri – St. Louis careers website to apply. 

The University of Missouri is fully committed to achieving the goal of a diverse and inclusive community of faculty, staff, and students. We seek individuals who are committed to this goal of collaboration and inclusion and value the many unique qualities and experiences a diverse environment offers. 

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.