What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructor of Mathematics position at Texas A&M Texarkana?
Job Title
Instructor of Mathematics
Agency
Texas A&M University - Texarkana
Department
CASE - Math
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Texarkana, Texas
Job Type
Faculty
Job Description
The non-tenure track faculty position of Instructor of Mathematics is responsible for developing, coordinating, and teaching Mathematics courses in the College of Arts, Sciences, and Education (CASE). The successful candidate will possess documented capability in teaching and service and will be expected to foster the growth of first-rate Mathematics courses, including building on existing strengths within the College and through collaboration with other faculty in CASE. A successful candidate will also address student needs in Mathematics and assist the Division Chair and Dean in implementing the short- and long-term goals of the College.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Teaching assigned courses (15 credit hours per semester or 30 credit hours per academic year)
- Work collaboratively with faculty across disciplines
- Contribute to curriculum and course development
- Serve on department, college, and university committees, as assigned by the Chair or Dean
- Serve on professional committees, as approved by the Dean
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Minimum Qualifications
- A Master’s degree in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Mathematics Education, or a closely related field with at least 18 semester credit hours in mathematics or statistics at the graduate level by the time of employment
- Ability to teach various courses within our Mathematics program
- A passion and patience for teaching students’ foundational mathematical skills
- Evidence of excellence in teaching
- Excellent oral/written communication and organizational skills
Preferred Qualifications
- A Ph.D. in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, or Mathematics Education
- Minimum two (2) years of teaching experience at the college level
- Experience in teaching upper or lower-division mathematics courses utilizing current supporting technology at the University level
- Familiarity with accreditation processes (e.g. SACSCOC, ABET, etc.) and assessment, including data collection, organization, and analysis
- Research is not a requirement for this position, but research interest and efforts would be viewed favorably
- Ability to assist with university and professional service activities, including national and international outreach to, and collaboration with, industry and other academic institutions
SUPERVISION OF PERSONNEL:
This position does not supervise employees.
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To apply: Upload your cover letter, resume, unofficial transcripts and 3 professional reference's contact information with one reference being a supervisor/manager in the questionnaire section of your application.
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