Stanford University, Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies, SUMaC

Position ID: 3176-INSTRUCTOR [#22224]
Position Title: Stanford University Mathematics Camp (SUMaC) Instructor
Position Type: Student programs
Position Location: Redwood City, California 94063, United States
Application Deadline: finished (2023/03/10, finished 2023/12/23)
Position Description:   Remote  

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

Instructor Positions
Stanford University Mathematics Camp Online
Summer 2023

About Stanford University Mathematics Camp Online (SUMaC)
SUMaC leads participants on a journey in advanced mathematics through lectures, guided research, and group problem solving. In an environment centered on mathematics, participants explore current lines of mathematical research, the historical development of important areas of mathematics, and applications across scientific disciplines. 

Program I: Abstract Algebra & Number Theory 
Live lecture: Monday, June 19, 2023 - Monday, July 10, 2023, 5pm-8pm PT *no class on July 4, 2023

The course topics begin with an investigation of Group Theory covering symmetries of regular polygons, isometries of the plane, isomorphism, classification of finite groups, group products, quotient groups, permutation groups and more.  Later in the course, students further their study of abstract algebra through an introduction to rings and fields, and they will see the complete classification of finite fields. Additionally, they will explore applications in the famous Greek construction problems, as well as modern-day applications in coding theory. Ultimately, they will learn key ingredients of Galois Theory and the connections to solutions of polynomial equations. In parallel, students explore number theory including applications in cryptography.

Program II: Algebraic Topology
Live lecture: Monday, July 17, 2023 - Friday, August 4, 2023, 5pm-8pm PT

Program II centers on algebraic topology and follows the book written for this course, Algebraic Topology 1st ed. 2021, by Clark Bray, Adrian Butscher, and Simon Rubinstein-Salzedo.
Topology is the study of the properties of shapes that remain unaffected by deformations. For example, a sphere made out of rubber can be deformed into the shape of a cube. While it may appear that a sphere and a cube don't have that much in common, it turns out that they are topologically equivalent and in a way that can be made precise mathematically. This course will explore different ways of analyzing topological properties of shapes using algebraic concepts, such as the notion of group.

To apply: Please forward a current CV and brief statement of interest, noting your program preference and experience to spcsinstruction@stanford.edu
Deadline: Review will begin immediately. 

Compensation: Compensation is tentatively scheduled to be approximately $7,650 per course

Time Commitment: 15 instructional hours/week
Orientation and training will occur in mid-May, dates and times to be determined
Responsibilities: 
  • Prepare and facilitate 3 hours of synchronous lecture content each weekday based on the SUMaC course materials. 
  • Assign daily problem sets for approximately 4 hours of asynchronous student work per day. Review students’ problem set solutions.
  • Regularly communicate with SUMaC Teaching Assistant through email, slack and Zoom. 
  • Schedule small group check-ins with students during the session (total 5 hours per week)
  • Write and submit an evaluation of each student in your course(s) upon program completion. Guidelines will be provided. Evaluations must be submitted within two weeks of course completion.  

Stanford University Mathematics Camp:
https://sumac.spcs.stanford.edu/ 

*Note: The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
*Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.
*Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
* Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.  All candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S.


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Contact: Rick Sommer
Email: email address
Postal Mail:
415 Broadway
Academy Hall, 2nd Floor, 8851
Web Page: https://sumac.spcs.stanford.edu/