Position Description

Job Summary

The University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) is inviting applications for a Director of Student Success in Mathematics. This position provides unique opportunities for professional growth through leadership development programs and participation in campus-wide initiatives. This is a full-time position that will report to the Dean of Natural Sciences in the College of Arts & Sciences, who oversees both the Department of Applied Mathematics (APPM) and the Department of Mathematics (MATH). The position is collectively supported by the College of Arts and Sciences, the Office of Undergraduate Education, and the College of Engineering and Applied Science. As the Director of Student Success in Mathematics you will work directly with campus leaders, staff, and faculty to coordinate effort, resources, and strategies to create an ecosystem with shared responsibility for improving student success in mathematics. The role will involve strategic leadership, collaboration, and instructional innovation to enhance mathematics learning outcomes for all students.

The Director of Student Success in Mathematics will be hired as a Teaching Professor (non-tenure track) of appropriate rank with a joint appointment in the Department of Applied Mathematics and the Department of Mathematics. The anticipated start date for this position is July 1, 2025.

The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

CU Boulder is one of Colorado's flagship public institutions and among the most research-active public universities in the country. Located in the vibrant city of Boulder, consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S., CU Boulder offers an inspiring environment for academic and professional growth. The Department of Applied Mathematics is home to twenty tenured and tenure-track faculty members and thirteen teaching faculty members. Faculty research spans Computational Mathematics, Nonlinear Mathematics including Nonlinear Dynamics and Waves, Mathematical Biology, Physical Applied Mathematics, Probability, and Statistics. The Department of Mathematics also has a broad range of research interests, including Algebraic and Differential Geometry, Combinatorics, Logic and Foundations, Mathematical Physics, Partial Differential Equations, Number Theory, Noncommutative Geometry, Operator Algebras, Probability, and Topology. The Department has twenty-four tenured and tenure-track faculty members and eight teaching faculty members, as well as eleven postdoctoral fellows and visiting faculty. Together, these two departments provide math education for most of the colleges and schools at CU Boulder, especially the College of Engineering and Applied Science—ranked as a top 10 public graduate engineering program and a top 20 undergraduate engineering program—and the College of Arts and Sciences, home to five Nobel laureates, four National Medal of Science winners, nine MacArthur "Genius Award" winners, 40 Fulbright Scholars, and 25 members of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. CU Boulder is the only university in the Rocky Mountain region in the American Association of Universities, a group of the nation's leading research institutions. Our mission includes a commitment to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and academically excellent community.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

• Provide leadership for coordination, assessment, and potential expansion of existing programs, learning centers, and supplemental instruction options to improve student success in mathematics, with a particular focus on increasing pass rates and engagement for all students.
• Lead a standing committee representing the APPM and MATH departments with participation from other departments with degree programs that have significant math requirements. This committee will be given the responsibility to review and provide recommendations on existing and new student success initiatives, with a focus on introductory mathematics courses, including Precalculus through Calculus 2.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff on proven, research-based, innovative teaching practices and student-centered pedagogies, including workshops, training for new instructors, and events that foster faculty collaboration and promote student success in math.
• Contribute to ongoing improvement of math placement processes and strategies that promote retention and progress toward graduation.
• Conduct student surveys to gather feedback from students in APPM and MATH courses.
• Work in close coordination with both math departments, other math-specific programs, and the deans of Natural Sciences, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, and Undergraduate Education to promote student success in undergraduate mathematics, leveraging both the synergies and the differing needs of the student populations in the two departments.
• Coordinate with campus resources, such as academic advising, to direct students toward the non-academic support they need to be successful in their math studies, including assistance with the transition from high school to college and maintenance of mental well-being.
• Analyze and utilize data to inform decision-making and track the effectiveness of student success initiatives, incorporating retention metrics, predictive analytics, and formative approaches to enhance progress with student retention and success for all students.
• Teach courses in the APPM and MATH departments, with flexibility in teaching load as the needs change.

What You Should Know

The anticipated start date for this position is July 1, 2025.

What We Can Offer

The salary range for the Teaching Professor portion of this 12-month appointment is $80,000 - $90,000 and the additional compensation as director will be of $20,000 - $25,000, commensurate with rank, experience, and other qualifications.

In addition to a competitive salary, the University of Colorado Boulder offers paid parental leave, housing down-payment assistance programs, a relocation and dual career assistance program, and access to professional development opportunities.

Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder.

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What We Require

• A graduate degree in mathematics or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated experience in instructional leadership, student success initiatives, or related roles within an academic setting.
• A minimum of five years of demonstrated success in teaching mathematics at the college level.

What You Will Need

• Strong commitment to fostering student success across various student populations through proven innovative teaching practices.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively within a diverse academic community, with experience in developing and supporting equitable and inclusive practices.
• Demonstrated proficiency in gathering, analyzing, and visualizing data to inform decision-making and program assessment.

What We Would Like You to Have

• Experience leading large-scale academic initiatives or programs focused on improving student outcomes in STEM fields.
• A track record of creating learning environments where all students can thrive.
• Familiarity with approaches articulated in the MAA Instructional Practices Guide.
• A doctoral degree in mathematics or a closely related field.
• A minimum of ten years of demonstrated success in teaching mathematics at the college level.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. Statement of Teaching Philosophy

During the application process you will need to enter contact information for three references who may be contacted to provide letters of recommendation as the search progresses.

For full consideration, please apply by 3/31/2025. Position will remain open until filled.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs.

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.