Assistant Professor of Geospatial Science - St. Louis, United States - Harris Stowe State University
Description
Assistant Professor of Geospatial Science
Faculty - 12 Month
Requisition ID: 1852
Harris-Stowe State University is a historically Black institution (HBCU) located in the heart of vibrant mid-town St. Louis, Missouri. Harris-Stowe's beautiful campus is minutes from the renown Gateway Arch, St. Louis Zoo, St. Louis Art and History Museums, Forest Park and other cultural and educational institutions. Harris-Stowe's diverse faculty and staff provide a wide range of academic programs to one of the most culturally diverse student bodies in the St. Louis region.
Job Summary
The Department of Mathematics and Natural Sciences at Harris-Stowe State University (HSSU) welcomes applications for the position of Full-Time Assistant Professor or Instructor of Mathematics. This is a tenure-track position.
Essential Functions
The position requires teaching 12 contact hours per semester of Mathematics with the possibility of courses in Statistics and/or Introductory Computer Programming. The Position requires that office hours are maintained for student advising as mandated by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for HSSU. Each credit hour requires 0.75 hours of Office Hours. Thus, a 12-credit academic load will require 9.0 hours of Office Hours held Monday through Friday during a standard 8 am – 5 pm working schedule.
This full-time position will require attendance at the Faculty Institute Symposium each semester which provides essential training to navigate the HSSU academic and professional environment as well as attending other mandated meetings at the Departmental, College, and University level.
This position comes with additional administrative responsibilities including, but not limited to, performing evaluations of adjunct instructors, mentoring and advising students, and service on Departmental and University Committees
Minimum Education and Experience
The successful candidate must possess an earned Doctorate in Mathematics or a closely related field (such as Statistics, Applied Mathematics, or Computer Science). Candidates with a Doctorate in Mathematics Education will be considered provided the candidate has a Master's degree in Mathematics or one of the previously listed fields.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
The candidate must show strong evidence of likely success in teaching students of a diverse background.
Candidates must be prepared to teach courses in Computer Programming at the Introductory level.
Preference will be given to candidates with the ability to teach Statistics courses integrated with the statistical programming language R.
"Please No Phone Calls"
Due to the large number of applications submitted and the high volume of applicant inquiries we receive regarding the status of applications, we are unable to accept phone calls or walk-in inquiries regarding applicant status. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
EOE Statement
Harris-Stowe State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and assigned for this position. This is not an exhaustive list, nor is it limited to all duties and responsibilities associated with the position. HSSU management reserves the right to amend and change the responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.