Description

The mission of The University of Bridgeport is to promote academic excellence, personal responsibility, and commitment to service. Distinctive curricula in an international, culturally diverse supportive learning environment prepare graduates for life and leadership in an increasingly interconnected world.

Position Description Summary/Purpose:

The Department of Mathematics is accepting qualified applications for a full-time faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor starting Fall 2024. The department is looking for a candidate with a PhD in Statistics or Mathematics. Strong applicants from the field of Data Science and those with a master’s degree will also be considered.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. This is a 12-month, renewable, non-tenure track appointment.

Essential Job Functions/Primary Responsibilities:

(The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.)

• Teach courses in Mathematics and ensure that each course contains essential curricular components, has appropriate content and pedagogy, maintains currency, and is aligned with program and course outcomes.
• Apply best pedagogical practices to the assessment of student learning outcomes, organization of LMS resources, and classroom management, within the framework of the UB syllabus template.
• Develop and deliver innovative curriculum and teaching strategies for a diverse audience of learning styles and backgrounds. Be comfortable teaching with both in-person and online modalities.
• Attend department meetings and participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of program goals and curriculum review based on student learning outcomes.
• Engage in research and scholarly activities within your discipline and engage students in your research whenever possible.
• Attend professional development activities to remain informed of current trends and new approaches to instruction.
• Participate as a departmental and program representative on standing and ad-hoc committees within the University.
• Demonstrate professional attitude, philosophy, compassion, and commitment that promotes student growth and learning
• Conduct all work in a safe manner and all work safety practices are followed.

Knowledge, Ability and Skill:

• Demonstrated commitment to developing and fostering best practices and policies to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, and build an environment in which all members of the University community are treated with respect and dignity. 
• Demonstrated commitment to a collaborative environment and the ability to promote interdepartmental cooperation and partnerships.

Qualifications

Minimum Required Qualifications:

Education, Training and Experience:

• Ph.D. in Mathematics from an accredited institution; Ph.D. in Statistics preferred. Strong applicants with a M.S. in Statistics or Data Science will be considered. ABD with evidence of degree completion prior to the start date will be considered.

Required Application Materials:

• Curriculum Vitae 
• Cover letter which addresses the applicant’s strengths with respect to addressing areas of need within the department.

Full-Time Employee Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• 401k employer match
• Employee & dependent life insurance
• Great tuition benefits for employee, spouse & dependents
• PTO program
• Flexible work schedules

(This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between The University of Bridgeport and employee. It is used as a guide for personnel actions and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.)