Instructor of Mathematics

Metropolitan State University•Moorhead, MN

18h

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! 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.

Requirements

Earned Masters in Mathematics, Statistics 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.
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.
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, teaching philosophy, and unofficial transcripts (from all degree granting institutions).

Nice To Haves

Skills/ability to integrate technology to enhance learning and teaching.
Doctorate in Mathematics, Statistics or related field.
Classroom experience teaching developmental and general mathematics courses as well as introductory statistics courses.
Demonstrated ability to work successfully with students of diverse backgrounds, including sensitivity to their needs and concerns.

Responsibilities

The incumbent would be expected to teach introductory mathematics and statistics courses.
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.
Engage in service to the University and community.

Benefits

11 paid Holidays
Vacation Time
Sick Time
six weeks of Paid Parental Leave
low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500)
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
professional development
tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents