Assistant Professor of Mathematics

University of the Virgin Islands, United States

Updated: about 11 hours ago
Location: Saint Thomas, MISSOURI
Deadline: 31 May 2024

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Position Title Assistant Professor of Mathematics
Position Number 321002
Department College of Science & Mathematics
Job Description
The Department of Mathematical Sciences at the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) seeks to hire a full-time, tenure track professor at the Assistant level. We seek faculty who will inspire and mentor students at all levels while ensuring high academic standards in a nurturing and learner-centered environment in keeping with our HBCU status. The successful applicant will teach a wide range of undergraduate courses in Mathematics from foundations courses for those students who might not be ready for college level work
through upper level courses for Mathematics majors. They will also carry out an independent research program with undergraduate participation, advise and mentor undergraduates, and participate in University service as well as in community outreach activities. The successful applicant will work productively with students and colleagues of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
The Department of Mathematical Sciences is one of four departments in the College of Science and Mathematics (CSM). Degrees include a Bachelors in Mathematics, Bachelors in Applied Mathematics, as well as a Master’s in Mathematics for Secondary Teachers. In addition, the department provides general education mathematics courses for all UVI students. The Department has research in pure and applied mathematics, as well as mathematics education.
CSM fosters, supports, and rewards excellence in teaching, research and service. Our academic programs emphasize critical thinking, problem-solving, written and spoken communication, and other skills tailored to help students succeed.CSM is committed to helping students excel academically and achieve productive careers through programs in academics, research and community service. The College provides degrees in Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Marine Biology, Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Physics, and Process Technology. Opportunities leading to degrees in engineering and medicine at affiliated universities augment our degree offerings.
UVI is a publicly supported land-grant institution and member of the Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Its mission is to educate and empower the U.S. Virgin Islands, the Caribbean and the world through an environment that promotes creativity, innovation and excellence in teaching, student learning, research, and community engagement. As a uniquely American, English-speaking institution within the Caribbean and circum-Caribbean, UVI’s role as a producer/venue of thought leaders is critically important to the US Virgin Islands, the wider Caribbean, and the World. UVI is a community that intentionally engages individuals with diverse backgrounds, talents, skills, ideas, and perspectives to weave a vibrant learning and working environment.
Required Qualifications
PhD in any area of Mathematics, Mathematics Education, or a related field completed by August 2024.
Demonstrated ability to teach general education mathematics as well as junior-senior level courses.
A research focus in Mathematics, Mathematics Education, or a related field.
Demonstrated ability to work productively with students and colleagues of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
Commitment to lifelong learning and scientific research, academic and pedagogical advancement, and outreach to the local community through service and enhanced opportunities.
Preferred Qualifications
Post-doctoral work
An active research in mathematics.
Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the college level.
Physical Demands
While performing job duties, the employee will be required to stand, walk, sit, reach, talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close, distance, and color vision and the ability to adjust focus. Work environment: The noise level in the work environment will probably be moderate

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