Assistant/Associate Professor, Mathematics & Economics

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Chesterfield, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Virginia State University is a four-year, public comprehensive 1890 Land Grant institution and HBCU (Historically Black College/University) committed to the preparation of a diverse population and dedicated to using a holistic approach to academic excellence, and student success and engagement. VSU offers programs from the undergraduate to doctorate levels including majors in its Colleges of Engineering and Technology; Agriculture; Business; Education; Humanities and Social Sciences; and Natural and Health Sciences. Situated in Chesterfield County at Ettrick, VSU is accessible via Interstate Highways 95 and 85, which meet in Petersburg. The University is only two and a half hours away from Washington, D.C. to the north and the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill area to the southwest. VSU’s Multipurpose Center was a COVID-19 Community Vaccination Center serving thousands daily, consistent with its values of serving communities. It is a founding member of Virginia’s Commonwealth Center for Advanced Manufacturing and the Commonwealth Center for Advanced Logistics Systems. The faculty in this position is responsible for the delivery of instruction to students and to engage in professional activities primarily related to effective teaching, research in the discipline, and significant service to students, the University, the profession, the community, and humankind at large. The mission of the Department of Mathematics & Economics is to provide excellent education and research opportunities to a diverse student body in order to prepare them for productive careers at industrial, governmental, and academic settings in the rapidly evolving fields of mathematics, Economics, and finance.

Requirements

The candidate must possess a terminal degree (Ph.D.) in Mathematics Education or equivalent.
The candidate must also have an established record of teaching at the college/university level as well as scholarly activities, research or publications.
Candidate should have a strong mathematical background at a college/university level.
Virginia State University requires that faculty be appropriately credentialed to teach assigned courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
VSU demonstrates compliance with its Faculty Credentialing Policy #2301 for all applicable education, experience, licensure and certification requirements in the selection and hiring of its faculty.

Nice To Haves

Candidate should have a strong mathematical background and an established record of excellence in teaching at the college/university level.
Preference will be given to a candidate who possesses an MS in Mathematics.
Preference will also be given to individuals who can provide evidence of knowledge and experience in modern pedagogy in the teaching of mathematics to students at all levels of academic ability.
The applicant should also have demonstrated the ability for research and the potential for grantsmanship.
Recent Ph.D. graduates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Teaching: The Department of Mathematics is committed to providing and maintaining a rigorous curriculum that promotes an understanding of the major principles and concepts in mathematics, economics, develops critical thinking and communication skills, and fosters a continuous interest in learning. The Department seeks to prepare students for postgraduate training and professional employment.
Research: The Department of Mathematics & Economics is committed to providing research opportunities for faculty and students.
Service: The Department of Mathematics and Economics is committed to providing professional expertise to the University and the general public.

Benefits

Optional Retirement Plan (ORP) Immediate vesting | Portable | Investment choice
Virginia Retirement System (VRS) Defined benefit pension | Lifetime monthly income
457 Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP)
403(b) (TIAA)
Comprehensive medical & dental plans
Employee Assistance Program
Paid annual and sick leave
Paid state and federal holidays
Employer-paid life insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility