Lecturer, Mathematics and Statistics (Term)

Youngstown State University; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Youngstown State University invites applications for a Lecturer, Mathematics and Statistics (Term). The successful candidate will teach a wide range of courses including elementary statistics, college algebra, calculus, and other upper-level mathematics and statistics courses, across face-to-face, hybrid, and online formats.

The lecturer will participate in department and university service, mentor graduate teaching assistants, and contribute to student success and inclusive excellence through

Qualifications

• Master's degree in statistics, mathematics, or applied mathematics by appointment date.
• Minimum undergraduate teaching excellence demonstrated; three+ years preferred.
• Ability to teach a wide range of mathematics and statistics courses, including co-requisites.
• Experience teaching calculus and upper-division math/statistics a plus.
• Knowledge of WebAssign, MyLabsPlus/MyMathLab and ALEKS listed as desirable.

Responsibilities

• Teaches a wide range of mathematics and statistics courses (e.g., elementary statistics, college algebra, calculus, and advanced topics).
• Develops and delivers in-person, hybrid, and online instruction.
• Coordinates co-requisite and service courses to improve student success.
• Participates in department, college, and university service and outreach.
• Mentors graduate teaching assistants in course assignments.
• Engages with diverse student populations and contributes to inclusive excellence.
• Plans, organizes, teaches, and provides feedback to promote student success.

Skills

Teaching

Mathematics

Statistics

Co-requisite teaching

Online instruction

Academic mentorship

Education

Master's degree in statistics, mathematics, or applied mathematics

Tools

WebAssign

MyLabsPlus/MyMathLab

ALEKS

Job description

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Teaches a wide range of mathematics and statistics courses, which may include elementary and mathematical statistics, college algebra, quantitative reasoning, calculus, and other advanced mathematics and statistics courses.

Participates in Department, College and University service activities and outreach.

Develops and deliver face-to-face, hybrid, and online instruction in mathematics and statistics.

Coordinates co-requisite and/or service courses in the Department and work with faculty and staff on initiatives to improve student success in mathematics and statistics courses.

Interacts effectively with a diverse population of students and faculty and contribute to the success of the Department by working effectively with individuals of diverse backgrounds. Mentor graduate teaching assistants in their course assignments.

Contributes through teaching, scholarship and/or service to the diversity, cultural sensitivity, and excellence of the University community.

Position Information

Plans, organizes, teaches, and provides feedback to promote and direct student success. Responds to students in a timely manner. Communicates with students, departments, and university officials via university provided tools and resources.

An Institution of Opportunity:YSUinspires individuals, enhances futures, and enriches lives.

As a student-centered university, Youngstown State University’s mission is to provide innovative lifelong learning opportunities that will inspire individuals, enhance futures and enrich lives.YSUinspires individuals by cultivating a curiosity for life-long learning; enhances the futures of our students by empowering them to discover, disseminate and apply their knowledge; and enriches the region by fostering collaboration and the advancement of civic, scientific, and technological development. YSU’s culture of enrichment flourishes in our intellectually diverse, accessible, and quality education.

Work Schedule: Typically, Monday through Friday, including some evenings, and the possibility of some weekend days.

Primary Location: Youngstown

Qualifications and Competencies

Required Certifications, Training, and/or Licensures:None

Sponsorship and/or Work Authorization Status: Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Minimum Qualifications:At least amaster’s degree in statistics, mathematics, or applied mathematics by the time of appointment; must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Preferred Qualifications:Three or more years of demonstrated excellence in undergraduate teaching; Demonstrated ability to teach a wide range of courses in mathematics and statistics including co-requisite courses; Experience teaching calculus and upper-division mathematics and statistics courses; Knowledge of WebAssign, MyLabsPlus/MyMathLab andAssessment and Learning in Knowledge Spaces(ALEKS).

Physical Requirements:In accordance with the U.S. Department of Labor physical demands strength ratings, this position will perform sedentary work.

Sedentary:work involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs may be defined as Sedentary when walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other Sedentary criteria are met.

Supplemental Information

Please upload all transcripts as one PDF file.

At time of hire, all candidates must provide official transcripts. Official transcripts must be provided in an unopened, sealed envelope and must bear the embossed or raised college seal, date and Registrar’s signature.