Assistant Teaching Professor - Not specified, United States - Bowling Green State University

Description

Salary: Depends on Qualifications


Location : Main Campus (BG), OH


Job Type: Full-Time Faculty


Job Number: BGSU00262


Division: A&S Dean


Department: Math and Statistics Dept - Faculty


Opening Date: 11/02/2023


Summary

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics invites applications for two full-time, 9-month, renewable Assistant Teaching Professor positions with a start date of August 2024.

These are non-tenure track positions.


Information about Program and College
The Department of Mathematics and Statistics is located within the College of Arts and Sciences.

The College strives to foster and sustain an engaging culture of discovery, creativity, teaching, learning, and collaboration, enriched by a diversity of experiences and perspectives.

We are especially interested in recruiting candidates who can contribute, through their teaching, scholarly/creative work, and/or service, to our efforts to meet the challenge of achieving inclusive excellence in our academic community.

The College takes a cohort-based approach to faculty success, providing resources and support within the Dean's Office and through collaboration with Arts and Sciences departments and schools, leadership teams in other colleges, and university-serving partners such as the Center for Faculty Excellence.

Through these connections, we are developing comprehensive programming that supports the professional growth and advancement of faculty across all disciplines, ranks, and career stages.

We value and practice shared governance and are committed to maintaining a vibrant and equitable working environment.

The Department enjoys a nationally ranked doctoral program that offers a full range of graduate programs including two doctoral degree programs (PhD in Mathematics and PhD in Statistics) and undergraduate major specializations in actuarial science, statistics, data science, pure math, and applied math.

In addition, the Department participates in the recently established interdisciplinary PhD and MS programs in Data Science. The Department has 29 full-time faculty members, more than 70 graduate students and about 100 undergraduate majors. The faculty are committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service.

For more information, visit the department web site:

As a public university for the public good, Bowling Green State University is a comprehensive, high research university located in northwestern Ohio committed to driving economic and cultural vitality in the region and beyond.

Through innovative teaching, research and creative activities, BGSU fosters a collaborative and inclusive learning community where inspired ideas, knowledge and achievements support the region, state and nation.

Supporting student success and outcomes, more than 760 talented and passionate faculty members teach across all majors, with nearly 80% holding terminal degrees in their field.

BGSU offers more than 200 undergraduate majors and programs, 17 doctoral programs, 57 master's programs and a significant number of certificate programs.

Guided by Forward, the BGSU strategic plan, the University's research and creative activities have resulted in a significant increase in extramural funding over the past several years.

Committed to meeting workforce needs, BGSU is investing in in-demand academic programs.

The University recently established a School of Nursing, School of Physical Therapy, School of Engineering, School of the Built Environment and School of Aviation.

As a national leader in innovative partnerships, BGSU provides comprehensive and connected opportunities for its learning community in and out of the classroom.

The University established the first-ofits-kind Resort and Attraction Management (RAAM) program in collaboration with Cedar Fair. BGSU also has strategic partnerships in advanced manufacturing, aviation, forensic science and engineering fields.

For the fourth year in a row, The Wall Street Journal ranks BGSU as the No. 1 public university in the Midwest that students would choose again. BGSU also holds the Wall Street Journal distinction of being the No. 1 university in Ohio - public or private - for student experience.

Essential Functions

The primary duty of both positions is to teach Foundational Mathematics courses, particularly college algebra and quantitative reasoning (QR), or other mathematics and statistics courses, depending on qualifications and department need.

The algebra class is fully taught in our ALEKS-based Math Emporium, as is a portion of the QR course. Additional duties include providing service to the department, college, or university.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in mathematics, statistics, or in a closely related field (e.g., mathematics education) conferred at the time of application.
• Experience teaching college algebra or a quantitative reasoning/literacy course as a TA.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in mathematics, statistics, or in a closely related field (e.g., mathematics education) conferred at the time of application.
• Experience teaching college algebra or quantitative reasoning/literacy as an instructor of record.
• Experience teaching in a Math Emporium.
• Experience teaching elementary statistics as an instructor of record.
• Experience teaching an online course.

Additional Information

Application Materials Required

• Cover letter
• Current curriculum vitae that includes courses taught and when
• Statement describing both teaching philosophy and professional development
• Sample syllabus or assignments that illustrate inclusive pedagogy or a student learningfocused course design. Syllabus and assignments may be from previous or proposed courses.
• Names and contact information of three professional references

Unofficial transcripts of highest degree earned are required for candidates invited for in-person interviews.

Finalist will be required to submit official transcripts.

BGSU policy requires finalist to authorize and pass a background check prior to receiving an offer of employment.


Application Deadline

The search committee will review applications until both positions are filled; however, for best consideration, applications should be provided by
12/08/2023.

Salary & Benefits
Competitive and commensurate with candidate's experience and credentials. Full benefits package available.


Further Information
For additional information, contact Ms. Lada Carlisle, Search Committee Chair at

Bowling Green State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer . We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Bowling Green State University, please call or email .

Benefits
Bowling Green State University provides a comprehensive benefit program as part of a total compensation package.

This includes medical, prescription, dental, vision, health accounts (medical & dependent), life & disability insurance, retirement plans, employee assistance program and tuition fee waivers for employees and their eligible dependents as well as paid time off, flexible work options, holidays and parental leave.

For more information please visit Benefits-at-a-Glance.