Position Description

Mathematics Clinical Position Description

The Department of Mathematics invites applications for a Clinical Faculty position in Mathematics to begin in September 2023. The successful candidate will teach six introductory-level mathematics courses during the academic year. The teaching, coordination, assessment, and development of specialized content for Finite Mathematics courses will be a focus of the position. The successful candidate will also be responsible for the administration of all mathematics remediation efforts for the department via teaching the remedial mathematics courses Math 005 and 006 offered by the department and lead individualized remedial topics (primarily algebra and trigonometry) during the academic year.  The successful candidate will also serve as liaison for our students working with Disabilities Resources Enhancement Services.

Clinical faculty at the University of St. Thomas are qualified in a given field or discipline by having established records as accomplished practitioners or by having made significant contributions to the arts, sciences or their profession. Clinical appointments are non-tenure track appointments that are subject to one-year renewals. Applicants must have a B.S. or B.A in Mathematics and at minimum an M.S. or M.A. in Mathematics or Mathematics Education. The applicants must also be able to demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and candidates with training or experience in the administration of mathematical remediation programs are strongly preferred.

The University of St. Thomas is a liberal arts institution that values excellence in teaching and research.  The 18-member Department of Mathematics (http://www.stthomas.edu/mathematics ) offers bachelor's programs in mathematics, mathematics education, and actuarial science, and supports the interdepartmental degree program in statistics and is quite active in undergraduate research.   The Actuarial Science Program (http://www.stthomas.edu/actuarialscience ) offers a Bachelor of Science degree and is in the Department of Mathematics.  The Center for Applied Mathematics (http://www.stthomas.edu/cam ) is located within the department and supports faculty and student research on a variety of projects.

The University of St. Thomas embraces diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity for all. Our convictions of dignity, diversity and personal attention call us to embody and champion a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment.  We welcome applicants of diverse races, ethnicities, geographic origins, gender identities, ages, socioeconomic backgrounds, sexual orientations, religions, work experience, physical and intellectual abilities, and financial means. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. This commitment is consistent with our university mission: Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition the University of St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely and work skillfully to advance the common good. A successful candidate will possess a commitment to the ideals of this mission. The Department of Mathematics is in full support of these ideals and strives to create a department that embodies them.

To be considered for this opportunity, all interested applicants must apply online at https://www.stthomas.edu/jobs/.  There are multiple parts to the application process.  Applicants will first be asked to create an applicant profile and upload their supplemental application materials.  The committee will begin reviewing applications on December 2, 2022 and will continue reviewing applications until the position is filled.

The application process will include:

1) A curriculum vitae uploaded into you profile.
2) A cover letter copy/pasted into your application.
3) Please complete the reference section of the application with the names and contact information of three professional references. Candidates will be contacted if letters of recommendation are desired. At least one of the references should be able to address the candidate’s teaching.
4) Upload the following documents (limit each to two pages):

a.      A statement detailing your teaching experience and your teaching philosophy.

b.      A statement outlining your current and future experience in remediation and curriculum development of entry-level courses.

c.       A statement on diversity, equity, and inclusion.

5) Optional: additional evidence of teaching excellence.

The preferred format for all uploaded application documents is PDF.

Any questions regarding the position should be sent to the department chair Arkady Shemyakin at a9shemyakin@stthomas.edu .