Assistant Professor of Mathematical Sciences

University of Wisconsin Stout • Stevens Point, WI

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

This is a tenure-track, nine-month faculty position in the Department of Mathematical Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. The position is based at the Stevens Point campus and involves courses primarily taught in person, but there is a possibility of teaching assignments at the Wausau campus or Marshfield campus, and of online or hybrid courses. Maintaining an active research agenda and providing leadership and service to the university, community, and profession are required for tenure. A typical teaching load is twelve credit hours per semester. The Department of Mathematical Sciences offers majors in Mathematics, Mathematics with Actuarial Emphasis, and Mathematics for Teacher Certification. It includes 25 faculty and academic staff across 3 campuses with about 70 majors and 30 minors. The Department of Mathematical Sciences is committed to diversity in its curriculum and prepares students for a diverse and inclusive world.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in statistics, actuarial science, or data analytics awarded before August 2024; or, a Ph.D. in mathematics or mathematics education may be acceptable with substantial work in statistics or statistics education.
• Experience and/or demonstrated commitment to undergraduate teaching.
• Demonstrated success and/or interest in teaching first- and second-year statistics and mathematics courses.
• Eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment.
• Criminal background check.
• Authorization to work within the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching diverse groups.
• Experience teaching with current educational tools and methods.
• Experience and/or demonstrated commitment to online course development and teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach statistics and mathematics courses for general education as well as courses in the Mathematics majors.
• Maintain an active research agenda.
• Provide leadership and service to the university, community, and profession.

Benefits

• Monthly premiums starting at $32
• Deductibles starting at $250
• Auto-enrollment in the Wisconsin Retirement System (pension) with employer contributions
• 17+ days of paid time off (PTO)
• University sponsorship is available for this position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree