Lecturer in Mathematics (Algebra II)

Brandeis University; United States; On-site; USD 8,000 - 9,300; Part time

Job summary

Brandeis University in Waltham, MA seeks an instructor to teach Math 201b, Algebra II, a 4-credit graduate course. The appointment is part-time and focuses on delivering rigorous instruction to advanced students.

The class meets on Tuesdays and Fridays, 9:35am – 10:55am. A PhD in mathematics and relevant teaching experience are preferred; the first consideration date is November 30.

Qualifications

• PhD in mathematics preferred.
• Experience teaching graduate algebra topics is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Teach Math 201b Algebra II, a 4-credit graduate course.
• Prepare and assess lectures, assignments and exams; contribute to student mentoring.

Skills

Teaching experience

Graduate algebra knowledge

Education

PhD in Mathematics

Job description

The Department of Mathematics at Brandeis University seeks an instructor for Math 201b, Algebra II. This is a 4-credit graduate course, the second semester of a year-long graduate algebra course. Topics covered include homological algebra (exact sequences complexes and homology, projective and injective modules), Commutative algebra (Chain conditions, Hilbert basis theorem, Localization), and representation theory of finite groups (Maschke’s theorem, Schur’s Lemma, Fundamental isomorphism theorem for the group algebra and Characters). The class meets on Tuesday and Friday, 9:35am – 10:55am. Candidates with a PhD in mathematics, relevant research or teaching experience in the domain of this class will be given preference. The deadline for first consideration is November 30th.

This appointment is to a position that is in a collective bargaining unit represented by SEIU Local 509. Compensation for this assignment is $8764.20.

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