Assistant Professor of Mathematics

Governors State University, United States

Updated: over 1 year ago
Location: University Park, ILLINOIS
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Position Details
Position Information


Position Type Faculty, Tenure Track
Classification Title Assistant Professor
Position's Functional Title Assistant Professor of Mathematics
Position Start Date 08/16/2023
Position End Date (if temporary)
Position Summary
Governors State University, a minority serving institution, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty appointment as Assistant Professor in Mathematics beginning in August 2023. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate mathematics and statistics courses. We seek candidates with outstanding teaching skills, experience working with non-traditional and diverse student populations, evidence of (or potential for) a distinguished record of scholarship as well as community service via projects, committees and/or leadership roles. We are particularly interested in candidates with a data science, probability and statistics background, but teaching excellence is of greater interest to us than research field. Women, people of color, people with disabilities, and first-generation college graduates are especially encouraged to apply.
Governors State University is the only regional public comprehensive university in Chicago’s south suburban area, serving more than 5,500 students annually. Since its founding in 1969, GSU has offered accessible, high-value educational opportunities to a culturally diverse student body of first-generation students, returning adults, and veterans. With among the lowest undergraduate tuitions in Illinois, GSU offers accredited programs that have earned high praise from national accrediting agencies.
GSU’s 750-acre campus encompasses the Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park yet is conveniently located within easy reach of Chicago and surrounding communities with a wealth of cultural and natural attractions. The highly diverse region GSU serves has a number of high-performing schools and engaged communities as well as struggling urban, suburban, and rural communities. GSU serves as a public square, working to foster educational opportunities for all populations.
It is the policy of Governors State University, in its role as educator, employer, and purchaser of goods and services, to provide equal opportunity and affirmative action. Discrimination based on race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status is strictly prohibited.
Salary and benefits package are commensurate with education and experience.
Minimum Qualifications
1. Ph.D. in Mathematics or ABD in the final stages of completion in Mathematics.
2. Documented ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
3. Ability to complement the program’s strengths.
Preferred Qualifications
1. Documented record of an ability to make intellectual contributions through scholarly publications/presentations, as well as service in the field of mathematics and in university governance.
2. Experience in teaching and advising non-traditional or diverse student populations.
3. Experience or interest in designing and teaching online courses.
4. Bilingual language proficiency (Spanish, Arabic or Hindi preferred).
Posting Date 09/28/2022
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Posting Number FA0534P
Type of Search External
Quicklink for Posting https://employment.govst.edu/postings/7706
Employee ID
Department
Special Instructions to Applicants
To apply, applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, cover letter, statement of teaching philosophy, unofficial transcripts, and list of 3-4 professional references by November 1, 2022 to receive full consideration, although applications will be accepted until the position is filled. References will only be contacted prior to candidate interviews.

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