Assistant Professor of Practice Mathematics: Teaching & Mentorship

University Of Nebraska - Lincoln; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Nebraska-Lincoln in Lincoln, NE invites applications for Assistant Professor of Practice - Mathematics. The role oversees instruction in introductory courses taught by graduate teaching assistants and mentors the instructors, with teaching responsibilities for first- and second-year undergraduate courses.

The position emphasizes professional development for graduate TAs, updating introductory courses, and using technology such as WeBWorK to enhance learning; salary is negotiable

Qualifications

• Ph.D. (or equivalent) in mathematics or a closely related field or anticipated degree by August 2025.
• Strong teaching and mentoring skills.
• Interest in teaching pedagogy for graduate teaching assistants and overseeing the use of technology (WeBWorK).

Responsibilities

• Duties include overseeing instruction in introductory courses taught by graduate teaching assistants and mentoring the instructors.
• Will teach first and second year undergraduate courses.
• Professional development for graduate teaching assistants, updating introductory courses, and overseeing the use of technology in instruction (WeBWorK).

Skills

Strong teaching and mentoring skills

Overseeing lower-level courses taught

Graduate teaching assistant mentorship

Education

Ph.D. in Mathematics

Job description

University of Nebraska-Lincoln in Lincoln, NE invites applications for Assistant Professor of Practice - Mathematics. The role oversees instruction in introductory courses taught by graduate teaching assistants and mentors the instructors, with teaching responsibilities for first- and second-year undergraduate courses.

The position emphasizes professional development for graduate TAs, updating introductory courses, and using technology such as WeBWorK to enhance learning; salary is negotiable