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Instructor, Lecturer, or Senior Lecturer of Mathematics - Rapid City, United States - South Dakota State University
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Institution
South Dakota Mines
Working Title
Instructor, Lecturer, or Senior Lecturer of Mathematics
Posting Number
F01403P
Department
SDSMT-Mathematics
Physical Location of Position (City)
Rapid City
Posting Text
The Department of Mathematics at South Dakota Mines invites applications for a full-time Instructor, Lecturer, or Senior Lecturer of Mathematics with the anticipated start date of Fall Semester 2024. This is a full-time, 9-month, non-tenure track, term position with benefits. A minimum of a master's degree in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, or a closely related field is required. Expectations include teaching introductory undergraduate mathematics courses to engineering and science majors and participating in program and course assessment.
Though the primary focus of this position is mathematics instruction, an additional expectation is assisting with the development and expansion of online mathematics courses. Consequently, the successful candidate will have a record of excellence in teaching introductory mathematics courses such as Trigonometry, Precalculus, and Calculus to students in STEM majors, with preference given to individuals with experience in the design and teaching of online courses.
The department offers a B.S. degree in Mathematics along with specializations in Actuarial Science and Data Science, and minors in Mathematics and Computational Statistics. Faculty members are actively involved in a variety of interdisciplinary research and service activities across the campus. More information is available at the department website, .
South Dakota Mines is a best-in-class STEM university that offers bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees located in Rapid City, the state's second largest city with a MSA population of over 158,000. With 226 days of sunshine, 1.2 million acres of breathtaking scenery of the Black Hills National Forest, 700 miles of motorized trails and nearly 500 miles of hiking trails, there is a lot to see and do. People from around the world come here each year to see top attractions like Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Crazy Horse Memorial, Badlands National Park, Terry Peak Ski Area, and Reptile Gardens. There's something for everybody
At Mines, our vision is to develop world-class leaders in science and engineering to benefit society through education, innovation, and engagement. Nearly 2,500 students from every state and over 40 countries are represented on our campus. Mines is an affordable option with a great return on investment.
Known for our academic rigor, we maintain an average class size of 24 and our students benefit from immersive learning experiences including undergraduate research, co-ops/internships, and nationally competitive engineering teams. These experiences make graduates highly sought after by industry and attributes to high starting salaries and 98% placement rate in the field of study.
Research at Mines encompasses four main areas: energy and environment; materials and manufacturing; STEM education; and underground science and engineering. Entrepreneurship is highly valued and programming assists students and faculty to engage in entrepreneurial activities and transition scientific and technological innovations into viable products and business startups.
South Dakota Mines is committed to recruiting and retaining a talented workforce and offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life coverage options for employees, spouses and dependents; retirement plans; paid holidays; and a generous vacation and sick day allowance. Individuals interested in this position must apply online at Human Resources can provide accommodation to the online application process and may be reached at Review of applications will begin April 5, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled. Employment is contingent upon completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
Posting Date
03/05/2024
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
First Consideration Date
04/05/2024
Advertised Salary
Duration of the Term
9 months
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Appointment Percent
100%
Tenure Status
Term
Proposed Rank
Instructor
Work Hours
Typical Hours Worked Per Week
Appointment Type
Regular
Scope of Search
External (includes Internal)
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Department Description and Cultural Expectations
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
South Dakota Mines does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, gender, gender identification, transgender, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status in employment or the provision of service.
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Cognitive Requirements
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Analyzing, Comprehend, Frequent Change, Intense Customer Interaction, Logic, Memory, Multiple Priorities, Multiple Stimuli, Pace-average, Pace-fast, Perform calculations, Reading, Reasoning, Verbal Communication, Written Communication
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