Assistant Professor of Mathematics

MVSU International; Mississippi; Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

MVSU International invites applications for a faculty position in mathematics focused on teaching undergraduate courses, mentoring student researchers, and maintaining an active scholarly program. The candidate will help develop curricula, instructional materials, and inclusive teaching strategies to support diverse students.

Responsibilities include advising, service on committees, and pursuing external funding to strengthen undergraduate programs, while contributing to departmental recruitment

Qualifikationen

• Doctoral-level mathematics teaching experience preferred.
• Active research program or potential for scholarly growth.
• Commitment to student success and inclusive teaching.

Aufgaben

• Teach undergraduate mathematics courses.
• Mentor undergraduate student research and projects.
• Maintain scholarship and professional development.
• Pursue external funding opportunities.
• Participate in service activities at department, division, and university levels.
• Assist in developing relevant courses, materials, and teaching strategies.
• Prepare syllabi and revise curricula to meet outcomes.
• Maintain office hours and provide academic mentoring.
• Advise students on course selection and graduation planning.
• Attend department/division meetings and university committees.
• Submit grades, attendance, and reports on time.
• Support recruitment and student success initiatives.

Kenntnisse

Teaching

Mentoring

Research

Curriculum development

Student advising

Ausbildung

Ph.D. in Mathematics

Master’s degree in Mathematics

Jobbeschreibung

Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate mathematics courses; mentoring undergraduate research and student academic projects; maintaining an active program of scholarship and professional development; pursuing external funding opportunities; and participating in departmental, division, university, and professional service activities. Assist the department in developing relevant mathematics courses, instructional materials, and teaching strategies that support students with diverse interests, backgrounds, abilities, and learning styles. Prepare syllabi and develop and revise curricula to address course and program requirements, student learning outcomes, and graduation competencies as appropriate. Post and maintain regular office hours and provide academic support and mentoring to students. Serve as an academic advisor and assist students with course selection, degree planning, and progress toward graduation. Serve on University committees as elected or appointed and participate in Department and Division meetings. Engage in professional development activities to maintain excellence in mathematics teaching, learning, scholarship, and student engagement. Submit midterm and final grade reports, attendance records, early alerts, and other reports pertaining to assigned courses by required due dates. Support departmental recruitment, retention, and student success initiatives. Carry out other related duties as assigned by the Department Chair.

Required Qualifications

Ph.D. in Mathematics or a closely related field; applicants with a Master’s degree in Mathematics or a closely related field may be considered. Preference will be given to candidates with teaching experience in core undergraduate mathematics courses. Applications from all areas of mathematics are encouraged. In particular, the department wishes to increase its expertise in areas such as Calculus, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, Mathematics Education, Discrete Mathematics, and other areas that support the department’s undergraduate mathematics programs.

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demands

Posting Number

Posting Number SF938P

Open Date

Open Date 08/09/2027

Open Until Filled Yes

Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Transcripts
• Letter of Recommendation
• Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents