Instructor of Mathematics

About Alabama A&M University :

Alabama A&M University (AAMU), an 1890 Land-Grant institution located in the high-tech center of Huntsville in northern Alabama, invites applications for the positions listed below. Situated in the northeast quadrant of the city of 200,000, the hillside campus is just four miles away from downtown Huntsville. AAMU offers its 6,100-student population a wide range of course offerings under the College of Agriculture, Life and Natural Sciences; College of Business and Public Affairs; College of Education, Humanities and Behavioral Sciences and College of Engineering, Technology and Physical Science. The School of Graduate Studies serves about 1,400 and offers doctoral degree programs in Applied Physics, Food Science, Plant/Soil Science and Reading/Literacy.

Job Description:

Summary:

This Mathematics Instructor position is in the College of Engineering, Technology and Physical Sciences in the department of Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. The position is a full-time (9-month) non-tenure-track position at the instructor level. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to the field of Mathematics, teaching, and supporting activities that will enable him/her to be an innovative participant of the program and the university. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach twelve (12) to fifteen (15) contact hours per semester of undergraduate mathematics courses.
• Manage learning environments by (1) ensuring that accurate syllabi are developed, (2) maintaining attendance records, (3) submitting grades, (4) providing constructive feedback as well as other relevant information to students throughout the semester, and (5) conducting classes punctually and in accordance with the meeting schedule.
• Participate in program events and activities.
• Participate in teaching, research and service activities on the department, college, and university levels, which includes successfully completing 80% of teaching, 10% of research & 10% of service annually.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Minimum Position Requirements (including certifications, licenses, etc.):

• Master's degree in Mathematics from an accredited institution OR Master's degree in a closely related field with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Mathematics from an accredited institution.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching at the university level.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Preferred proficiency in the use of technology and the online environment (i.e., Blackboard, Ellucian Banner 9)
• Ability to contribute to academic program development.

Additional Information:

SALARY:

The salary for each position is based on the grade/tier in which the position is placed, and the salary within the grade/tier is based on the number of years of related experience or number of years in the hiring rank.

CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled

Alabama A&M University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Alabama A&M University encourages applications for employment from persons who are members of groups that have been underrepresented based on race, color, national origin, gender, age, or disability.

Application Instructions:

Please submit the following documents online

• Employment Application
• Resume
• Cover letter
• Unofficial transcript (if applicable)

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