Assistant Professor of Mathematics
About The Position
Bethune-Cookman University is hiring a full-time, nine-month, continuing tenure-track teaching faculty member in the Department of Mathematics & Physics, beginning in August. The primary responsibility is classroom instruction in undergraduate mathematics, with a commitment to student learning. Courses may range from freshman-level liberal arts mathematics to senior-level courses. The teaching load is 12 credit hours per semester. The faculty member will also participate in departmental activities, advise and recruit students, mentor at-risk and lower-level students, hold 10 office hours per week, serve on departmental, college, or university committees or activities, and attend commencement activities. Summer teaching opportunities may be available depending on enrollment but are not guaranteed. The candidate must be prepared to affirm and support Bethune-Cookman University's Christian and liberal arts mission and must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in mathematics or applied mathematics.
- Evidence of successful teaching at the college level.
- Strong commitment to teaching at a liberal arts school.
- Preparedness to affirm and support Bethune-Cookman University's Christian and liberal arts mission.
- U.S. citizenship or permanent residency.
Nice To Haves
- A specialization that complements existing faculty (preference).
- Availability to teach both day and evening courses (preferred).
- Experience with online teaching (preferred).
- A record of research and publication (preferred, but not essential).
- Evidence of research with diverse populations (desirable).
- Experience in Data Science (desirable, but not essential).
Responsibilities
- Teach undergraduate mathematics courses, from freshman-level liberal arts mathematics to senior-level courses.
- Maintain a commitment to student learning and high academic standards, particularly in courses preceding calculus.
- Participate in department activities.
- Advise students and participate in student recruitment.
- Mentor at-risk and lower-level students.
- Hold 10 office hours per week.
- Participate in departmental, college, or university committees and activities.
- Attend commencement activities.
- Teach summer courses if assigned, depending on enrollment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
