Tenure-Track Assistant Professor (RUME), Dept of Mathematics & Statistics

James Madison University, United States

Updated: 3 months ago
Location: Harrisonburg, VIRGINIA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Position Details
Position Information


Working Title Tenure-Track Assistant Professor (RUME), Dept of Mathematics & Statistics
Position Number 8091
Posting Number F2273
Position Type Instructional Faculty - Full Time
Position Status Full Time
College/Division College of Science and Mathematics
Department 100026 - Mathematics and Statistics
Pay Rate Commensurate with Experience
Specify Range or Amount
Is this a JMU only position? No
Is this a grant-funded position? No
Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No

Position Summary Information


About James Madison University
Mission
We are a community committed to preparing students to be educated and enlightened citizens who lead productive and meaningful lives.
Vision
To be the national model for the engaged university: engaged with ideas and the world.
Who We Are
Located in the heart of Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA. With a population of just over 53,000, Harrisonburg is one of the most diverse communities in the Commonwealth of Virginia. JMU is a selective, public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and inclusive environment for students, faculty and staff. The student body includes approximately 20,000 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students, with over 1,000 full-time instructional faculty.
JMU offers thriving programs in the liberal arts, science and technology, and professional disciplines at the undergraduate, master’s and doctoral levels. The university is committed to expanding diversity, fostering equity and inclusion, and supporting superlative teaching and scholarship. JMU has achieved national recognition for the high quality of its academic programs, focus on maintaining strong student/faculty interaction, and innovative faculty research.
General Information
The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at James Madison University invites applications for a tenure-track position in mathematics or statistics with documented expertise in Research on Undergraduate Mathematics Education (RUME) at the Assistant Professor rank to begin August 2024. Area of specialization is open, but we are particularly interested in candidates whose teaching and research include assessment on improving student learning in undergraduate mathematics or statistics courses.
Our energetic, collegial department is home to 55 full-time faculty in the areas of pure mathematics, applied mathematics, statistics, and mathematics education. Our programs provide meaningful learning experiences for majors and non-majors alike, both within and outside of the classroom. We care about people and value high-quality undergraduate education. We currently offer Bachelor’s degrees in Mathematics and Statistics, minors in Mathematics, Statistics, and computational analytics, and are the core group offering a minor in Data Science. Scholarship in a variety of forms is supported and valued across all disciplines represented in the department. We have a strong history of supporting undergraduate research, including running a well-established NSF-funded REU program (started in 2002) and hosting a large annual undergraduate research conference (started in 2005). Department faculty are also invested in multiple outreach efforts to the local and disciplinary communities.
Duties and Responsibilities
The candidate will be committed to developing or continuing a vibrant research program in undergraduate mathematics or statistics education and is able to demonstrate a thorough understanding, evidenced through both application and research, of best practices in assessment and the scholarship of teaching and learning. The successful candidate will be someone who has demonstrated they can help advance student achievement and will be expected to employ their research and teaching efforts to improve teaching and learning within the undergraduate courses in the department.
Responsibilities of the position include:
  • Perform discipline-based educational research (DBER) in mathematics or statistics.
  • Broadly disseminate research findings in the form of peer-reviewed publications and presentations at discipline appropriate conferences.
  • Teach courses in mathematics and/or statistics based on interest and departmental need.
  • Apply evidence-based teaching and assessment strategies to improve student learning and success.
  • Perform departmental, college and university service as required.
Qualifications
Earned Ph.D. in mathematics, statistics, mathematics education, or related field by the time of appointment. We are especially interested in candidates who have a demonstrated commitment towards building an equitable and diverse scholarly environment.
Required qualifications include:
  • Ph.D. in mathematics, statistics, mathematics education, or related field by time of appointment.
  • Experience with teaching and research in undergraduate mathematics or statistics courses.
  • Expertise in RUME through both practice and scholarship, with potential for either continuing or developing an active research agenda.
  • Record of publication in peer-reviewed journals.
  • Ability to promote equity and inclusion.
  • Potential for improving student learning outcomes.
  • Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work with diverse groups/populations.


Preferred qualifications:
  • Documented record of soliciting and/or securing funding to support research.
  • Experience working to improve learning outcomes in diverse groups/populations.
Conditions of Employment
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.
E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

Posting Detail Information


Posting Date 09/15/2023
Beginning Review Date 10/16/2023
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Proposed Starting Date 08/25/2024
EEO Statement
James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status. 
 
We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality. 
 
Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.
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If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance searching or applying for jobs please contact us at (540) 568-3597 or [email protected] . You may also visit the JMU Human Resource Office, located at 752 Ott Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 and we will be happy to assist you.
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Additional Posting Information
Candidates should complete the online application and submit the following:
  • Curriculum Vitae.
  • Cover Letter.
  • Unofficial Transcript(s).
  • Statement of Teaching Philosophy.
  • Other Document #1 – Research Statement.
  • Statement of Inclusive Excellence – This statement should address the applicant’s efforts towards diversity, equity, inclusion and/or justice, to demonstrate a focus on inclusivity within the applicant’s workplace activities. The statement should not focus on personal values and personal experiences, but rather on actions and experiences as they relate to inclusivity in the workplace.


JMU’s Dual Career and Community Resources Program is available for candidates that will be relocating to the area. For more information, please visit https://bit.ly/2OTF1NG.

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