Position Description

The position of Math Lab Director is available in the Department of Mathematics in the College of Arts and Sciences.  The official title is in the Lecturer title series, with salary and rank commensurate with qualifications and experience. This appointment carries an initial one-year appointment beginning with the 2024/2025 academic year, on August 19, 2024.  The appointment is renewable based on positive performance reviews.  Earned master’s or doctorate in the area of mathematics, math education, applied mathematics, statistics, or related field required by August 19, 2024. 

Responsibilities:

• Hire, schedule, and supervise undergraduate tutors in the Math Lab, which serves a variety of classes including Algebra for Calculus, Elementary Statistics, and Calculus I and II.
• Teach a course in Tutoring Techniques to new tutors each semester.
• Teach 8 credits of other undergraduate math courses per semester.

Qualifications:

The successful applicant will

• present evidence of teaching excellence at the undergraduate level.
• possess a commitment to equity and inclusiveness in teaching.
• demonstrate strong organizational and supervisory skills.
• exhibit potential for excellence in training tutors.
• demonstrate ability to teach mathematics courses for non-majors.
• be work-authorized in the United States.

The Department is especially interested in applicants who bring diverse perspectives to the University, and those who may be especially effective in mentoring and advising students who are members of groups that have been historically underrepresented in the discipline.

More information about the position can be found here:

https://www.uwec.edu/human-resources/employment-opportunities/job-openings/

More information about the Department can be found here:

https://www.uwec.edu/academics/college-arts-sciences/departments-programs/mathematics/

Application Materials Required:

Submit the following items online at MathJobs.org to complete your application:

·       Cover letter

·       Curriculum Vitae

·       Teaching statement

·       Statement on Tutoring and Supporting students with varied mathematical backgrounds and learning needs

·       Three reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers at MathJobs.org)

Further Info:

https://www.uwec.edu/academics/college-arts-sciences/departments-programs/mathematics/ 

https://www.uwec.edu/job-postings/0001/

Abra Brisbin brisbia@uwec.edu

715-836-3778

Department of Mathematics
508 Hibbard Humanities Hall
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire WI 54702-4004

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