Assistant Professor-in-Residence of Mathematics, UNLV Honors College [R0149339]

University of Nevada Las Vegas•Las Vegas, MD

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About The Position

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track (NTT), Assistant Professor-in-Residence of Mathematics in the Honors College. At UNLV, the “in-Residence” label refers to teaching positions with a service component but no research requirement. The Honors College seeks candidates whose teaching and service have prepared them to enhance our commitment to student development in higher education. The position is promotable through traditional rank. It is not a visiting position. The successful candidate will be employed as a member of the Honors College – not the Department of Mathematics. The anticipated start date is August 2026. We seek a Mathematics instructor primarily for first year math courses and occasional upper division Honors seminar classes for the Honors College. The faculty member’s main duties are to teach Calculus I and Calculus II to Honors students using technology relevant to classroom pedagogy. Typically, Honors College faculty have a teaching load averaging 12 credits of teaching a semester. The majority of Honors College courses are in person, although there are online and hybrid courses offered. The successful candidate is also expected to mentor Honors College students, supervise Honors research thesis projects, collaborate with Honors College faculty and staff, and participate in appropriate levels of service to the college, university, and community. PROFILE of the HONORS COLLEGE The Honors College at UNLV is a small, selective college within the university that offers an exceptional undergraduate core experience for highly motivated students. The Honors College provides students with a liberal arts experience in addition to their academic majors. The combination of a central Honors intellectual core and specialized learning in a major discipline helps develop graduates who are fully prepared to succeed in graduate and professional schools and in rewarding careers. The Honors College at UNLV currently has 10 faculty-in-residence specializing in a variety of disciplines and approximately 1,200 students. Class sizes range from 16-24 students to ensure a small, dynamic learning experience and a relationship-rich experience. Honors College faculty are expected to utilize innovative and interactive teaching methods while also maintaining rigor and high academic standards.

Requirements

Ph.D. in Mathematics or related discipline from a regionally accredited college or university. The degree must be awarded prior to the start of employment.
Demonstrate a proven record of transformative teaching that includes experience teaching Calculus I and Calculus II at the college level.

Nice To Haves

Background in statistics and/or data science in addition to having demonstrated excellence in teaching Calculus I and Calculus II courses.
Experience studying or working in an Honors College/Program environment
Experience teaching service-learning and/or interdisciplinary courses, as well as online courses.
Experience with innovative teaching methods or course design.

Responsibilities

Teach Calculus I and Calculus II to Honors students using technology relevant to classroom pedagogy
Mentor Honors College students
Supervise Honors research thesis projects
Collaborate with Honors College faculty and staff
Participate in appropriate levels of service to the college, university, and community