What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor of Mathematics position at Wesleyan College?
Wesleyan College invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor of Mathematics , with teaching duties starting August, 2025. Wesleyan seeks faculty committed to helping students “Find Their Voice” in an interdependent world. Significant preference will be given to candidates who have demonstrated excellence in, and enthusiasm for, teaching mathematics to diverse populations of students. We are looking for a passionate teacher who has a specific interest in supporting student success in introductory, service, and general education undergraduate mathematics coursework. Teaching responsibilities will primarily include face-to-face courses that contribute to Wesleyan’s General Education curriculum (eg., College Algebra, Mathematical Reasoning). Qualifications include a Ph.D or MS in Mathematics or Mathematics Education, excellent communication skills and evidence of implementing research-based teaching and learning strategies in undergraduate coursework. Candidates who have experience working with undergraduates using innovative course delivery methods, leveraging real-world applications of mathematics, are highly desired. The teaching load is 21 credit hours on campus per academic year. Research and service in accordance with college guidelines for potential tenure-track faculty members are required for continued appointment and potential promotion and tenure.
Wesleyan College , a four-year national liberal arts college for women founded in 1836, is a leader and innovator in women’s education. The first college in the world chartered to grant degrees to women, Wesleyan’s academically challenging, inclusive environment helps prepare women to live purposeful and connected lives. A strength of this small liberal arts college is our diverse student population and our commitment to liberal arts throughout our curriculum. Faculty are known for their commitment to teaching, diversity, and community. Wesleyan is a women’s college that also serves gender minorities and is located in Macon, Georgia, 70 miles south of Atlanta.
To apply for this position, please upload the following documents : (1) a cover letter, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) a statement of teaching philosophy, (4) a statement of how you have supported diversity in your work, and (5) the names of three references. Applicants who would enrich the diversity of the campus are strongly encouraged to apply. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Wesleyan College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College supports equal employment opportunities for all persons without regard to race, color, creed, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, gender, national origin, status as a war veteran, age, disability, or any other status protected by law.
Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States; individuals will be required to provide proof of identity and eligibility for employment in the United States upon acceptance of an employment offer. In addition, employment is contingent upon successfully passing a criminal background check and substance screening. Wesleyan College is a certified drug-free workplace employer.
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