What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lecturer, Mathematics and Statistics (Term) position at Youngstown State University?
Summary of Position
Teaches a wide range of mathematics and statistics courses, which may include elementary, intermediate, and advanced undergraduate statistics, college algebra, quantitative reasoning, calculus, and other advanced mathematics and statistics courses.
Participates in department, college and university service activities, community engagement, and outreach.
Develops and delivers face-to-face, hybrid, and online instruction in mathematics and statistics.
Coordinates co-requisite and/or service courses in the department and works with faculty and staff on initiatives to improve student success in mathematics and statistics courses.
Interacts effectively with a diverse population of students and faculty and contributes to the success of the Department by working effectively with individuals of diverse backgrounds. Mentors graduate teaching assistants in their course assignments.
Position Information
Plans, organizes, teaches, and provides feedback to promote and direct student success. Responds to students in a timely manner. Communicates with students, departments, and university officials via university provided tools and resources.
An Institution of Opportunity: YSU inspires individuals, enhances futures, and enriches lives.
As a student-centered university, Youngstown State University’s mission is to provide innovative lifelong learning opportunities that will inspire individuals, enhance futures and enrich lives. YSU inspires individuals by cultivating a curiosity for life-long learning; enhances the futures of our students by empowering them to discover, disseminate and apply their knowledge; and enriches the region by fostering collaboration and the advancement of civic, scientific, and technological development. YSU’s culture of enrichment flourishes in our intellectually diverse, accessible, and quality education.
Work Schedule: Typically, Monday through Friday, including some evenings, and the possibility of some weekend days.
Qualifications and Competencies
Required Certifications, Training, and/or Licensures: None
Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree in statistics, mathematics, or applied mathematics by the time of appointment.
Preferred Qualifications: Three or more years of demonstrated excellence in undergraduate teaching; Demonstrated ability to teach a wide range of courses in statistics and mathematics; Experience teaching statistics courses. Knowledge of WebAssign, MyLabsPlus/MyMathLab and ALEKS.
Supplemental Information
Please upload all transcripts as one PDF file.
At time of hire, all candidates must provide official transcripts. Official transcripts must be provided in an unopened, sealed envelope and must bear the embossed or raised college seal, date and Registrar’s signature.
At Youngstown State University we are committed to a comprehensive employee benefit program that helps our employees live healthy, feel secure, and maintain a work/life balance. YSU offers two options for medical plans, optional dental and vision insurance and life insurance. These plans are reviewed annually to maintain competitiveness while being cost effective. In addition, YSU offers tuition remission, 403(b) and 457 retirement planning options, as well as state pension programs and optional voluntary life insurance benefits.
Medical Mutual of Ohio Medical plans
Dental Benefits
Vision Benefits
Group Life Insurance (University Sponsored and Voluntary)
Group Long Term Disability (University Sponsored and Voluntary)
Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account
Tuition remission
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Initiatives
Sick Leave
Vacation Accrual
Paid Holidays
State Retirement Programs
403b and 457b Voluntary Retirement Options
