University of Wisconsin Whitewater, Department of Mathematics

Position ID:

UWWhitewater-LECTURER [#22351, 19599]

Position Title:

Lecturer-Mathematics

Position Location:

Whitewater, Wisconsin 53190-1790, United States of America

Subject Area:

Mathematics

Appl Deadline:

2023/05/11 11:59PM help popup

finished (2023/04/12, finished 2023/10/16)

Position Description:

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

Lecturer – Mathematics

ATTENTION: The Department of Mathematics in the College of Letters and Sciences at the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater invites applications for a full-time Academic Staff Lecturer in Mathematics, starting Fall 2023 for the 2023-24 academic year. Teaching assignments will be primarily courses below the level of calculus.

This will be a 9-month fixed term appointment. Reappointment for subsequent terms is dependent upon the needs of the University, funding, staffing requirements, and external forces. For information on fixed term contracts: UW System Admin Policy 1250: Job Security (https://www.wisconsin.edu/uw-policies/uw-system-administrative-policies/job-security/).

QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Qualifications • Master’s Degree in Mathematics or in a related field, and • 18 graduate credit hours in mathematics.

Desired Qualifications • Strong commitment to teaching; preference will be given to those who present evidence of successful classroom teaching experiences in mathematics. • Commitment to creating inclusive learning environments centered around active and innovative pedagogy, particularly in general education mathematics courses. • Experience teaching mathematics education courses. • Experience teaching co-requisite support courses.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Full-time teaching responsibility consists of teaching twenty-seven credits of undergraduate mathematics courses per year. Instructors in the Department of Mathematics at UW-W are expected to teach in-person. Information about the Department of Mathematics can be found at https://www.uww.edu/cls/departments/math.

DEPARTMENT INFORMATION: The UW-Whitewater Department of Mathematics is one of fourteen departments in the College of Letters and Sciences. The college offers more than sixty majors and minors, as well as nine pre-professional programs. More information about the college can be found at https://www.uww.edu/cls . The Department of Mathematics offers a general mathematics major as well as a mathematics major with emphasis in one of three areas: actuarial science, secondary education, or statistics. More information regarding the programs offered can be found at http://uww-public.courseleaf.com/undergraduate/letters-sciences/. More information on the department, its faculty and students can be found at https://www.uww.edu/cls/departments/math.

CAMPUS INFORMATION: Founded in 1868, UW–Whitewater is one of eleven comprehensive universities in Wisconsin's public higher education system that also includes two doctoral institutions and a statewide Extension. UW-Whitewater's main campus is located in Whitewater, with a branch campus in Rock County, in the city of Janesville. Together, these campuses form a preeminent academic institution driven by the pursuit of knowledge, powered by a spirit of innovation, and focused on transforming lives. UW-Whitewater's campuses are located conveniently near Milwaukee, Madison, and Chicago, and thus offer the advantage of beautiful small-town environments with easy access to the cultural and commercial opportunities of major metropolitan areas. The Warhawk family — led by caring faculty and staff — is devoted to student success within a broad range of academic programs offered at the associate, bachelor, master, and doctoral levels. These include both on-campus and online programs, and span the disciplines, from the theoretical to the applied, and encompass study in the arts, business, education, humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, technology, and professional and interdisciplinary programs. UW-Whitewater has a special mission within the UW System to serve students with disabilities and, as such, embraces the principles of universal design and is one of the most accessible campuses in the nation. The campuses have more than 200 student organizations and UW-Whitewater's intercollegiate athletic teams compete at the NCAA Division-III level. UW-Whitewater is committed to seeking and sustaining a culturally and ethnically diverse campus environment, building a diverse faculty and staff with expertise and interest in serving students with diverse needs, backgrounds, ethnicities, abilities and other distinct characteristics in respectful, sensitive and understanding ways. The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and actively seeks and encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and veterans. ORGANIZATION INFORMATION: The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is part of the 13-campus University of Wisconsin System (https://www.wisconsin.edu ). Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(b) provides that applicants may indicate in writing that their identity should be kept confidential. In response to a public records request, the University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(a). Per Regent Policy Document 20-19, University of Wisconsin System Criminal Background Check Policy and UW System Administrative Policy 1275 Recruitment Policies, UW-Whitewater requires criminal background checks as a contingency to employment. A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment. All final candidates must be asked, prior to hire, whether they have been found to have engaged in, are currently under investigation for, or left employment during an active investigation in which they were accused of sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks, these same sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also be asked. The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater requires that all employees be active participants in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills. For UW-Whitewater Campus safety information and crime statistics/annual Security Report, see https://www.uww.edu/asfr. If you would like a paper copy of the report please contact the UW-Whitewater Police at 262-472-4660. To learn more about UW-Whitewater's competitive benefits packages go to our: ALEX webpage, which is our interactive benefits decision support tool.

SPECIAL NOTES: UW-Whitewater embraces AAC&U's LEAP principles (https://www.uww.edu/leap ) and emphasizes student, staff and faculty participation in High-Impact Practices (https://www.aacu.org/resources/high-impact-practices ). The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (https://www.uww.edu/orsp ) provides support for faculty scholarly and creative activities as well as other opportunities to apply for reassigned time and/or other resources to support research activities. UW-Whitewater faculty and staff also have access to technology transfer and research resources provided by WiSys (https://www.wisys.org ).

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Applications received by May 11, 2023, are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. The positions will remain open until filled.

If you have questions regarding this recruitment or if you are unable to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact us at (262) 472-1072 or hrstudent@uww.edu.

For questions regarding this position, please contact: Dr. Rachel Chaphalkar Search Committee Chair Department of Mathematics (262) 472-2764 chaphalr@uww.edu

TO APPLY: Only complete application packages will be considered. This includes online submission of the following documents: • Cover Letter • Curriculum Vitae • Unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts • Name and contact information for three professional references • One-page reflective statement of teaching philosophy • One-page statement demonstrating commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion

We are not accepting applications for this job through MathJobs.Org right now. Please apply at https://www.careers.wisconsin.edu/psc/careers/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=33&JobOpeningId=19599&PostingSeq=1 .

Contact: Rachel Chaphalkar, (262) 472-2764, 262-472-1372 (fax)

Email: email address

Postal Mail:

: Dr. Geetha Samaranayake, Chair
Department of Mathematics
University of Wisconsin -Whitewater
Whitewater, WI 53190