What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mathematics Quantitative Fellow position at Amherst College?
Mathematics Quantitative Fellow
Amherst Campus
Full Time
JR5825
Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff.
Job Description:
Amherst College invites applications for the Mathematics Quantitative Fellow position. The Mathematics Quantitative Fellow is a full-time, one-year term position starting at $19.72/hour. Given Amherst's distinction as one of the most diverse liberal arts colleges in the country, the successful candidate will demonstrate the ways in which they bring value to and will work towards supporting a broadly diverse community.
The Mathematics Quantitative Fellow is a "green dean" position for a recent Amherst College graduate who is interested in providing support for students in Mathematics. The Math fellow provides support for students in intermediate math courses and encourages students of diverse backgrounds, including groups under-represented in mathematics, first-generation college students, and students with varying mathematical preparation. The Fellow also provides support for students preparing to take the departmental Comprehensive Exam.
Takes appropriate actions to support a diverse workforce and participates in the College's efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment.
Summary of Responsibilities:
- Providing support, in the form of drop-in tutoring, appointments and workshops, for students in intermediate mathematics courses, particularly Math 220 (Mathematical Reasoning), Math 271/2 (Linear Algebra), Math 350 (Groups, Rings and Fields) and Math 355 (Analysis)
- The Fellow will coordinate with the faculty teaching those courses and review materials to prepare for meeting with students
- Coordinating with other Math staff in the Moss Q Center to decide on division of support and schedules
- Also works with the QCenter directors on planning and participates in college trainings
- Engages in professional development and further education
Qualifications:
Required
- BA from Amherst College w/ major in Mathematics or related discipline
- Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
- Facility with online communication
- Commitment to working with a diverse community
Preferred
- Tutoring experience while an Amherst College student
Amherst College offers many opportunities for professional growth and development, continued learning, and career advancement.
Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and faculty and their families. Benefits are an important part of our overall compensation, so it is critical that you review all of the options to ensure it meets your total compensation requirements. Click here for Benefits Information.
Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter online at https://amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Amherst_Jobs. Please be sure to upload all requested documents prior to clicking Submit. Applications cannot be revised once submitted. (Current employees and students should apply by clicking on the Jobs Hub icon from their Workday home screen) Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
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