Temporary Part-Time Faculty, Mathematics Instructor - Millersville, United States - Millersville University of Pennsylvania

Description

Position Information

Requisition Number
F02716

Department
Mathematics

Working Title
Temporary Part-Time Faculty, Mathematics Instructor (Unsolicited)

Classification
Instructor

Position Summary Information

Nature of position
Temporary, part-time

Posting Detail Information

Job Summary/Basic Function

The department of Mathematics is accepting applications for Temporary, Part-time Instructors to teach introductory mathematics and statistics courses. Duties include teaching face-to-face and/or online classes days, evenings or weekends as scheduled and being available to students by holding appropriate office hours.

In addition to teaching, there is an expectation for scholarship and service commensurate with the assignment.

The purpose of this posting is to generate a pool of qualified faculty. Applications submitted will be reviewed on an as needed basis based on enrollment. Anyone meeting the qualifications may be contacted for an interview and potentially hired when a need exists. In the event that you are interviewed but not immediately hired, your application will remain in the departments pool of qualified faculty.

A complete application will include:

• Cover letter describing qualifications for the position.
• Current curriculum vitae or professional resume.
• Copies of registrar-issued transcripts for all degrees conferred and in progress.
• Two letters of professional reference dated within the last 12 months.

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants are encouraged to submit their application materials far enough in advance of the closing date to allow time for their references to respond. If you choose to provide additional documentation, please upload these items as optional documents.

Please do not link your application to the position until you have uploaded all of the required documents and any optional documents you want to provide. You will not be able to change the materials submitted or upload any new additional materials, after the application process has been completed and you receive a confirmation number.

Located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Millersville University of Pennsylvania is one of the 10 public universities of Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education. Our pillars of distinction include exceptionally strong student-faculty relationships, numerous programs of distinction, a beautiful campus and vibrant location, and successful job placement for our students. Our students' success, both inside and outside of the classroom, is our highest priority, and we provide numerous opportunities to facilitate their academic, personal, and social growth and development. Almost 70 baccalaureate programs are available for our 6,000 students to find their path.. Approximately one thousand graduate students enroll in 21 master's and three doctoral programs. Our faculty are highly respected in their fields and dedicated to the success of students in the classroom, research labs, and in campus life. Over 66,000 alumni live in all 50 states and in 72 countries around the world. We seek individuals who embrace and value our EPPIIC values of exploration, public mission, professionalism, inclusion, integrity, and compassion.

At Millersville University we are committed to fostering a learning and working environment that promotes diversity to foster a climate of inclusion. EPPIIC values and the principles of Inclusive Excellence are an essential part of the foundation for our learning and working environment. Millersville University is an equal opportunity employer and, in compliance with federal and state laws and university policy, is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Individuals from traditionally underrepresented populations are encouraged to apply.

The State System Employee Benefits Summary for faculty can be found at:

Required Qualifications

• Master's Degree or Ph.D. in Statistics, Mathematics, or Mathematics Education.
• Must have at least 18 graduate-level semester credit hours in mathematics and/or statistics.
• Evidence of ability to successfully teach diverse student populations.
• Excellent oral, written, interpersonal communication skills.
• Evidence of a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Successful interview.
• Successful teaching demonstration for class teaching assignments.
• Successful completion of three background checks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching statistics.
• Prior college-level teaching experience.

Job Description

TEACHING AND PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES :

Potential courses include basic mathematics through precalculus and applied calculus, as well as introductory statistics: MATH 090, MATH 100, MATH 101, MATH 130, MATH 151, MATH 160, and MATH 235.

Part-time faculty members shall maintain a prorated number of office hours each week, at a minimum of twenty-five (25) minutes for each workload hour taught, at such days, times and locations as will accommodate the needs of the students.

This position requires in-person instruction on Millersville University's campus. This position is contingent upon sufficient enrollments in assigned classes.

For details, please see:

• The CBA , Article 12.B.1, Effective teaching and fulfillment of professional responsibilities (p. 27);

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ONTINUING SCHOLARLY GROWTH AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT and SERVICE TO THE UNIVERSITY AND /OR COMMUNITY :

• In addition to teaching, there is an expectation for scholarship and service commensurate with the assignment.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Other reasonable duties assigned within the faculty member's field of competence.

PERFORMANCE REVIEW / EVALUATIONS :

• Please see the CBA , Article 12, Performance Review and Evaluation of Faculty (pp

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION : The Department of Mathematics , in the College of Science and Technology, has approximately 170 undergraduate major/minor students, and all majors are assigned to the full-time faculty members within the program for course advising and program mentoring. The department offers B.A., B.S. and B.S.E. degrees in mathematics with options in statistics, actuarial science, and applied mathematics, as well as an M.Ed. degree in mathematics education.

Essential Functions

Working Conditions and Physical Effort - (Essential Functions)

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
• Ability to:
  • sit or stand while teaching.
  • speak clearly.
  • communicate via writing exceptionally well.
  • understand verbal communication (read and understand verbal messages).
  • use construction tools safely.
  • move to and from campus buildings, offices, classrooms, and stage areas.
  • climb ladders.
  • stoop or bend to pick things up.
• Must be able to lift/pull/push up to 10 pounds without assistance.
  • lift student paper bundles, small boxes, scene shop equipment and materials.
• Must be able to occasionally lift/pull/push heavier items with assistance.
• Teach courses face-to-face and online if necessary, at the higher education level using lectures, demonstrations, class discussion, using online tools and/or equipment and/or other appropriate tools appropriate modes of education delivery.
• Able to record and calculate grades, prepare course outline and syllabus, develop course and lesson plans, engage in the selection of appropriate textbooks and other teaching aids necessary to the delivery of instruction.
• Use computer for email, obtain information on websites, prepare class documents, grade papers, submit final grades online and other duties related to teaching and advising students and serving the department, college, university, and community.
• No or very limited exposure to physical risks.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, photocopier, printer, document camera, projector, calculator, and chalk/blackboard.

Posting Open Date

Posting Close Date

Full Consideration Date

Quicklink for Posting/Requisition

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Curriculum Vitae

Unofficial Transcripts 1

Reference Letter 1

Reference Letter 2

Optional Documents

Resume

Unofficial Transcripts 2

Unofficial Transcripts 3

Other Document 1

Other Document 2

Reference Letter 3

Other Document 3

Supplemental Questions

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