Assistant Professor of Instruction - Mathematics/Statistics
The University of Texas at Dallas
Application
Details
Posted: 06-Apr-23
Location: Richardson, Texas
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 22730
Posting Number: F00681P
Department: Mathematical Sciences
Pay Basis: Monthly
Position Status: Academic Year
Location: Richardson
Job Description:
Position Description
The Department of Mathematical Sciences at the University of Texas at Dallas invites applications for full-time non-tenure track faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor of Instruction in Mathematics and in Statistics. A successful candidate must demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, prepare and teach undergraduate and/or graduate classes, contribute assessment information and data as requested, engage in service within the academic unit, the university, and the profession as appropriate based on teaching and research constraints. Previous teaching experience is preferred.
Qualifications
Candidates are required to have as minimal qualification a Master's degree in Mathematics or Statistics with 18 credit hours of graduate work in Mathematics or Statistics, but the preferred qualification is PhD in Mathematics, Statistics, or a closely related field. Candidates must demonstrate their commitment to excellence in teaching, and service. All candidates are expected to work effectively in a highly collaborative, engaging, and dynamic environment comprised of individuals with a range of backgrounds, skills, and perspectives. The appointment commences Fall 2023.
About the Department of Mathematical Sciences
The University of Texas at Dallas is a rapidly growing university with ambitious plans to advance in education and research. The Department offers BS and BA in Mathematics, BS in Data Science (jointly with the Computer Science Department), Undergraduate Certificate in Data Science, PhD in Mathematics, MS in Mathematics, PhD in Statistics, MS in Statistics, BS in Actuarial Science, MS in Actuarial Science, MS degree program in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, and a Graduate Certificate in Data Science. The Department of Mathematical Sciences is the Center of Actuarial Excellence, which is the highest international designation by the Society of Actuaries.
Application Instructions
Applicants should upload the following:
· cover letter and full curriculum vitae summarizing their interests and their qualifications for the position;
· statement of teaching philosophy describing (at a minimum) their conceptualizations of teaching and learning and their teaching and assessment methods, including how these are informed by evidence-based pedagogical practices;
· a writing/publication sample (optional); and
· full contact information for at least three academic or professional references.
Reviews will commence immediately as completed applications are received and will continue until the position is filled or the search is closed on August 25, 2023.
The University and Community
Rich with visual and performing arts venues, museum districts, professional and semi-professional athletics teams, botanical gardens, accessible trails and so much more, the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) metroplex has something for everyone to explore. UT Dallas partners with regional higher education institutions and school districts and with the Richardson Innovation Quarter (Richardson IQ), a major hub for innovation, entrepreneurship and educational activities.
UT Dallas is committed to graduating well-rounded members of the global community whose education has prepared them for rewarding lives and productive careers in a constantly changing world. A diversity of people, ideas and perspectives is crucial to our vision and mission. UT Dallas is a place where members of the community from all backgrounds are welcomed, treated fairly, and encouraged in their pursuit of excellence.
The University has a variety of programs and initiatives to support engagement and success for all members of the campus community. Employee benefits include a range of physical and mental wellness resources.
The University of Texas at Dallas is an innovative institution in the heart of North Texas on the path to achieving Tier One national research university status.UT Dallas has grown since its founding in 1969 to include 132 degree programs, with cutting-edge curricula serving a variety of undergraduate and graduate student interests.The University continues its original commitment to providing some of the state's most-lauded science and engineering programs and has also gained prominence for a breadth of educational paths, from criminology to biomedical engineering to arts and technology.The wealth of learning resources available to UT Dallas students is the result of a concentrated effort to attract the top minds on both ends of the classroom relationship. Joining the faculty's Nobel laureate and four National Academies members since 2005 are more than 200 tenure and tenure-track professors hailing from the world's best colleges, including Harvard, MIT, Cambridge and Columbia University. In addition, UT Dallas is home to more than 50 centers, labs and institutes that facilitate research and opportunities for hands-on learning. Students, meanwhile, arrive at UT Dallas well-prepared ...to succeed in higher education: In 2011, nearly 39 percent of freshmen ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class, and 75 percent ranked in the top 25 percent.With an eye on building a future as bright as its beginnings, UT Dallas will continue its push to attain Tier One research university status and produce graduates who are well-equipped to succeed professionally.