Assistant Professor of Mathematics

Bethune-Cookman University; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bethune-Cookman University in Daytona Beach, FL seeks an Assistant Professor of Mathematics for a tenure-track, nine-month position beginning August. The role focuses on undergraduate instruction and student learning in the Mathematics & Physics department.

The candidate should hold a Ph.D. in mathematics or applied mathematics and demonstrate a strong commitment to liberal arts education, with capability to teach courses before calculus and engage in departmental activities and mentoring.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in mathematics or applied mathematics required.
• Strong commitment to liberal arts teaching at a college level.
• Experience teaching courses preceding calculus and introductory sequences preferred.
• Evidence of teaching excellence and student engagement.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate mathematics courses across liberal arts sequence.
• Maintain a 12-credit-hour teaching load per semester.
• Advise students and participate in department and university committees.
• Mentor at-risk and low-performing students and support recruitment.
• Possibility of summer teaching contingent on enrollment.

Skills

Teaching experience

Student advising

Curriculum development

Online teaching experience

Education

Ph.D. in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics

Job description

Position: Assistant Professor of Mathematics

Location: Daytona Beach, FL

Job Id: 1818

# of Openings:1

Assistant Professor of Mathematics

• Tenure-track teaching position in the Department of Mathematics & Physics
• Full-time, nine-month, continuing position beginning August

Duties

• Primary duties are classroom instruction of undergraduate mathematics with a commitment to student learning. Course assignments each semester may range from freshman level liberal arts mathematics to senior level courses.
• The full-time teaching load is 12 credit hours per semester.
• Faculty members should expect to be involved in department activities, student advisement, student recruitment, mentoring at-risk and low-level students.
• Additional duties will include holding 10 office hours per week, participating in departmental, college or university committees/activities and attending commencement activities.
• Teaching opportunities during the summer may be available depending on enrollment. Summer assignments are not guaranteed.

Qualifications

• Applicants should have a Ph.D. in mathematics or applied mathematics. Preference will be given to applicants with areas of specialization that complement existing faculty.
• Applicant should have a strong commitment to teaching at a liberal arts school. Evidence of successful teaching at the college level is required.
• Bethune-Cookman University is specifically seeking instructors who are committed to maintaining high academic standards for courses preceding calculus and who have an interest in teaching these courses.
• Applicants who are available to teach both day and evening courses are preferred.
• Applicants who have experience with online teaching are preferred.
• A record of research and publication is preferred, but not essential. Evidence of research with diverse populations is desirable.
• Experience in Data Science is desirable, but not essential.
• The candidate must be prepared to affirm and support the Christian and liberal arts mission of Bethune-Cookman University.
• U.S. citizenship or permanent residency is required.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.