What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor of Mathematics position at DigiPen Institute of Technology?
Description
Located in Redmond, Washington, DigiPen Institute of Technology is a small college that offers undergraduate degree programs in Computer Science, Game Design, Digital Audio and Music, Computer Engineering, and Digital Art and Animation, as well as Master’s degree programs in Computer Science and Digital Art. DigiPen Institute of Technology has been ranked one of the top 5 game design schools in the country by the Princeton Review for more than a decade. To learn more, visit: https://www.digipen.edu/ .
The Department of Mathematics at DigiPen Institute of Technology invites applications for an Assistant Professor position in Mathematics, starting in Fall, 2025, with a tentative start date of September 2nd. Responsibilities include teaching, research within the area of expertise, advising student research and projects, as well as professional service activities. The position is open to any area of Mathematics.
This is an in-person teaching position.
DigiPen Institute of Technology is a Redmond, WA based college, offering undergraduate and master's degrees in computer science, using a unique hands-on, project-based curriculum designed to reinforce core academic and foundational coursework in the areas of computer engineering, software development, machine learning, sound design, production animation, and game design. The mathematics curriculum at DigiPen is central in laying strong academic foundations, applied throughout a Computer Science curriculum. DigiPen Institute of Technology is a leader in the area of Game Design. Princeton review routinely ranks DigiPen among the top 5 undergraduate and top 10 graduate institutions worldwide for Game Design.
Job Duties:
- Teach introductory and upper-level courses in Mathematics
- Advise and mentor students
- Engage in professional and scholarly activities
- Participate in course and program assessment and development
- Advise student projects and graduate research
Minimum Qualifications:
- PhD Degree in Mathematics or a closely related field
- Interest in teaching both introductory and upper-level courses
- Ability to collaborate within an interdisciplinary environment
- Interest in advising student research
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous teaching experience at the undergraduate level
- Established research program
- Experience with advising student research
For more information about the position contact Matt Klassen: mklassen@digipen.edu, DigiPen Institute of Technology, Redmond, WA, 98052
Salary Range: $62,000-$70,000 for an Assistant Professor with 9-month teaching responsibility
Benefits:
- Dental, medical, and vision (begins the first of the month following 60 days of employment)
- Two weeks of vacation in the first year, with increasing accrual each year thereafter
- 14 paid holidays
- An additional paid week off between Christmas and New Years
- 401K after one year FT service, match vested immediately
- Company-paid short- and long-term disability and life insurance after one year
- Free DigiPen tuition for yourself to start; discounts for family after one year
- Free campus parking
Applicants must submit the following material:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Unofficial transcript
- Statement of teaching philosophy
- Statement of research and scholarly interests
- Statement of the candidate’s views and prior experience with respect to fostering inclusion and diversity in an academic or professional environment
- List of 3 professional references with email and telephone contact information included
Applications submitted by April 15th will receive full consideration, however the position will be open until filled.
Apply: https://digipen.rec.pro.ukg.net/DIG1501DIPN/JobBoard/fca3f726-6932-4abd-bf05-5cef5b0d8a76/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=32f1c0c1-3f51-4d59-8ee5-4a125b7af935
Salary : $62,000 - $70,000
