Position Title:Assistant Teaching Professor in Developmental Mathematics
Appointment Type:Faculty
Job Description:Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
The Department of Mathematics at Iowa State University invites applications for a new faculty member at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor. The primary duties for this position consist of teaching courses at the level of developmental mathematics, including, but not limited to, College Algebra, Precalculus, Trigonometry, and Business Math.A person holding this position would be responsible for high-quality undergraduate education in these courses and would have the expectation of taking on administrative duties for several courses over time. This position is a 75% full-time equivalent 9 month faculty position (3 courses per semester) for a contract length of 3 years with possibility for renewal. Term faculty members are not eligible for tenure but have potential to be reviewed for advancement into senior term faculty ranks.A successful candidate will have an excellent record in teaching courses at the developmental level and/or introductory level of calculus. They will also have a record of proficiency with software systems such as ALEKS, MyLabs, and Canvas.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
+ PhD in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, or related field
Preferred Qualifications:
+ A record of 5 years of excellence in postsecondary teaching focused on developmental mathematics
+ Experience working with graduate teaching assistants
+ Experience in course administration and design
+ Experience in course development
+ Demonstrated communication skills
Department/Program & College Description:
The Department of Mathematics provides a vibrant intellectual environment and includes about 35 tenure-eligible faculty, 25 teaching faculty and postdoctoral associates, and 70 graduate students. The department offers undergraduate degrees, M.S. and Ph.D. programs in Mathematics and Applied Mathematics, and a post-baccalaureate certificate program. As part of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the department is strongly committed to serving all students with which it engages and advancing the frontiers of knowledge in both pure and applied mathematics as well as in a variety of interdisciplinary research programs.
Department Unit/Website: https://math.iastate.edu/
Proposed Start Date:August 15, 2025
Proposed End Date or Length of Term:May 15, 2028
Number of Months Employed Per Year:09 Month Work Period
Time Type:Full time
Application Instructions:
To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. The following documents are required to be submitted as four separate PDF files (one for each required item numbered below):
1. Letter of application that briefly discusses how the candidate meets each of the required and preferred qualifications
2. Curriculum Vitae or resume
3. Contact information for at least three references, including name, mailing address, email address, and phone number, and other pertinent information
(References will not be contacted without prior notice to candidate)
4. One page statement describing your teaching experience and teaching philosophy as it relates to students in developmental level mathematics
Application Deadline (Full Consideration Date): March 14, 2025
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email mathematics@iastate.edu or call 515-294-1752.Why Choose ISU?Iowa State Faculty enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:- Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans- Generous leave plans- Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)- Life insurance and long-term disability- Flexible Spending Accounts- Various voluntary benefits and discounts- Employee Assistance Program- Wellbeing program
Original Posting Date: January 30, 2025
Posting Close Date:
Job Requisition Number:R16318
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