Assistant Professor of Instruction, Mathematics

Job Description Summary Demonstrates quality of teaching, quality of research and scholarly activity, quality of professional, University, and community service, and professional conduct. Must have experience and credentials as outlined in academic unit guidelines for Assistant Professor. Faculty of Instruction is a full-time non-tenure track (NTT) faculty member with credentials in an academic discipline. The primary purpose of such a position is to teach in a classroom, laboratory or other instructional setting in support of the University’s degree, certificate, and/or licensure programs. Job Description An Assistant Professor of Instruction position is available in Mathematics starting Fall Semester 2024. This is a non-tenure track teaching position. Applicants should have at least an M.S. in Mathematics or a closely related field. All applicants are expected to teach undergraduate mathematics courses through the Calculus sequence. The teaching load is 24 credits for the academic year. The University of Akron offers excellent fringe benefits. The Department teaches a wide variety of courses from general education through graduate level mathematics courses. In addition to serving our mathematics majors, we heavily support the engineering programs in the college. The current faculty in the department has research strengths in the areas of applied and computational mathematics, mathematics of materials, finite group theory, and geometric combinatorics. Successful applicants would be welcome participants in research efforts, however, the focus of this position is on mentoring undergraduates to increase student success. Additional Position Information: Applicants are to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, unofficial graduate transcripts, teaching statement, and three letters of recommendation that specifically address teaching. Application Deadline: December 9, 2023 at 12:00am. Applicaiton review will begin December 11, 2023 The compensation for this position is commensurate with experience and qualifications. The University of Akron offers a competitive total compensation package comprised of a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, and paid leave of absences including time off for illness, vacation, and maternity or paternity leave. In addition, eligible employees and their dependents are provided tuition remission. The University of Akron participates in state retirement systems and offers alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions. Optional investment opportunities are available including deferred compensation programs (403(b) and457(b)). Please visit our benefits home page for more information. 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The University of Akron offers a competitive total compensation package comprised of a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, and paid leave of absences including time off for illness, vacation, and maternity or paternity leave. In addition, eligible employees and their dependents are provided tuition remission. All staff and eligible non-bargaining unit faculty have the option to request a Flexible Work Arrangement (FWA). The University of Akron participates in state retirement systems and offers alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions. Optional investment opportunities are available including deferred compensation programs (403(b) and 457(b)). Please visit our benefits home page for more information.