Assistant Professor, Tenure Track

University of Nebraska at Kearney, United States

Updated: 19 days ago
Location: Kearney, NEBRASKA
Deadline: ;

Position Details
Position Information


Working Title Assistant Professor, Tenure Track
Brief Summary of Job Description
The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Nebraska Kearney (UNK) is accepting applications for a Tenure Track Faculty member to start in August 2024. The Department is looking for a passionate teacher who has a specific interest in the success and improvement of introductory, service, and general education undergraduate mathematics coursework. Teaching responsibilities will primarily include face-to-face courses such as college and intermediate algebra, introductory statistics, and math for non-majors. Research and publication appropriate for the mission of the University are required in a related field. Service to the department, to the college, to the university and to the discipline are required.
Job Duties
Teaching, Research and Service as required for tenure track faculty at UNK and in accordance with departmental Promotion and Tenure guidelines. The teaching load is 12 credit hours on campus each semester, Spring and Fall with the possibility of a 3-credit hour research release each semester.
Required Qualifications
  • Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Mathematics, Statistics, Mathematics Education, or a closely related discipline earned by the date of appointment
  • Evidence of implementing research-based teaching and learning strategies for supporting student success
  • Evidence of quality research and plans for future research aligned with earned degree
  • Willingness to teach in-person
Preferred Qualifications
  • Evidence of successful teaching in 100- and 200-level math undergraduate courses
  • Research interests focused on student success in mathematics undergraduate general education and related courses
  • Grant writing experience
  • Experience in mentoring for improving teaching
Physical Demands
Desired Start Date 08/01/2024
Is this position temporary? No
Position End Date (if temporary)
Special Instructions to Applicant
A complete application must include (1) a cover letter, (2) a curriculum vitae (3) a statement on teaching that includes both evidence of and philosophy on successful teaching, (4) a statement on research, and (5) contact information for three references, at least one who can address the candidate’s teaching. Applicants must apply on-line at https://unk.peopleadmin.com.
Special Conditions for Eligibility
Must be willing to teach in-person and be on campus.

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number F20240012P
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Application Review Date: Initial application review will begin on this date. Applications received prior to this date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered. March 27, 2024
For questions regarding the online application process, please contact:

308-865-8516 or [email protected]
For questions regarding the position, please contact: Derek Boeckner [email protected]

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