Assistant Professor of Mathematics

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities • Moorhead, MN

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About The Position

Minnesota State Moorhead is a vibrant community that pushes you to forge your own path. Help shape a campus where students thrive, connect, and lead!

Requirements

• Earned Doctorate in Statistics, Mathematics or related field by time of appointment.
• Must meet Higher Learning Commission [HLC] faculty credentialing guidelines [e.g. have 18 graduate credit hours in the discipline the faculty is teaching].
• Demonstrated commitment to quality teaching.
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully with students of diverse backgrounds, including sensitivity to their needs and concerns.
• The successful candidate must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States by the day employment begins.
• Official transcript(s) from all degree granting institutions must be provided to the Office of Human Resources prior to first duty day.
• Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Inter Faculty organization (IFO) which can be found at https://www.minnstate.edu/system/working/docs/contracts/ifo-contract.pdf.
• In accordance with the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, faculty and staff driving on college/university business, who use a rental or state vehicle, shall be required to complete a vehicle Use Agreement form and conform to Minnesota State College and Universities vehicle use criteria and consent to a motor vehicle records check.
• A complete online application will include: cover letter, Curriculum Vitae/Resume, and unofficial transcripts [from all degree granting institutions].

Nice To Haves

• General training in teaching courses in actuarial science (exam P/1 and FM/2).
• Having passed Actuarial Exams P/1 and FM/2.
• Classroom teaching of university-level courses in lower level mathematics including calculus.

Responsibilities

• Teach Statistics and Mathematics Courses.
• The incumbent would be expected to teach statistics courses that serve actuarial science and data science majors, including courses on probability, statistics, regression, and financial mathematics.
• Instruct courses in varied locations, at varied times, and via various media commensurate with department and university needs.
• Engage in scholarly research or creative achievement to enhance knowledge of field.
• Provide evidence of continuing preparation and study in the field to enhance teaching abilities.
• Contribute to student growth and development including student advising.
• Engage in service to the University and community.
• Support Minnesota State University Moorhead's strategic priority of creating a campus community that is diverse, inclusive, globally aware, and just.

Benefits

• At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE!
• Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc.
• We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

What This Job Offers

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