Centre College, Mathematics Program

Position ID:
1410-VAP [#26039]
Position Title:
VISITING ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF MATHEMATICS
Position Type:
Non tenure-track faculty
Position Location:
Danville, Kentucky 40422, United States of America
Subject Area:
MATHEMATICS
Appl Deadline:
2025/01/30 11:59PMhelp popup (posted 2024/12/11, listed until 2025/06/11)
Position Description:
   

Position Description

Centre College invites applications for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor of Mathematics beginning in August 2025. We seek a teacher-scholar with a strong commitment to student-centered, inclusive teaching who will enhance the teaching and learning environment at Centre College with their lived experiences, ideas, perspectives, and scholarship. The successful candidate would have a Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in any area of mathematics or statistics by the start of their appointment; candidates who are ABD will also be considered.

While the area of expertise is open, teaching expectations will include introductory courses, such as our modern calculus sequence, Introduction to Statistics, Algebra and Trig for Calculus, and Mathematics in our Society, along with courses related to their specialty among current upper-level offerings. Collaborative research with undergraduates is encouraged and supported by the college. Established in 1819, Centre College is a nationally ranked Liberal Arts College and is proud to host one of the nation’s premiere study-abroad programs, to which the successful candidate may contribute. With 1,400 students and an exceptional faculty of teacher-scholars, classes are small and academic standards are high, and Centre graduates enjoy extraordinary success in top graduate and professional schools, prestigious fellowships, and rewarding careers. A new strategic plan places additional emphasis on community engagement, experiential learning, career readiness, and holistic wellness.

Centre is committed to an environment that welcomes and supports diversity. As noted in the Statement of Community, Centre strives to create an environment where differences are celebrated, governance is shared, ideas are freely and respectfully exchanged, and all members of the community benefit from the richness of diverse backgrounds and experiences. Therefore, the Mathematics program strongly encourages applications from candidates who further diversify our faculty, who celebrate the rich diversity of our student body, and who utilize inclusive and engaging pedagogical practices.

The mathematics program at Centre consists of eight full-time faculty members and graduates a strong class of approximately 15 math majors each year. We pride ourselves on our effective teaching, collegial relationships with each other, and our supportive relationships with students. Several additional resources support faculty success, including a robust Center for Teaching and Learning, peer mentoring, membership in the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity, and endowed funding for professional development.

Centre is in Danville, Kentucky, a city of 18,000 recognized for its high quality of life, historic downtown, friendly people, beautiful landscapes, and easy access to Lexington, Louisville, and Cincinnati.  For more information about Centre College, visit our website at www.centre.edu.

To apply, please go to http://apply.interfolio.com/160681.  A completed application will include: 1) letter of application 2) curriculum vitae, 3) a statement of teaching philosophy, experience, and effectiveness, 4) a diversity statement explaining how the candidate would contribute to and/or address the issues of diversity and inclusion at Centre, 5) transcripts, and 6) three confidential letters of reference from individuals able to share insight into the candidate’s professional expertise and future potential. Review of applications will begin on January 30.

Centre College is an equal opportunity employer and proud member of the Greater Kentucky Higher Education Recruitment Consortium, www.greaterkyherc.org, which is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse, talented workforce.

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