Lecturer I (Mathematics)

Texas A&M University System•Prairie View, TX

202d

About The Position

Prairie View A&M University invites applications for one non-tenure track faculty position at the rank of Lecturer I. This position is available in the Department of Mathematics in the Brailsford College of Arts & Sciences. The successful applicant will be primarily engaged in teaching undergraduate courses in mathematics and statistics for both majors and non-majors, as assigned. The teaching load is 15 credit hours per semester; however, duties may also include administration and/or service.

Requirements

Master's degree in mathematics, applied mathematics, statistics, or a closely related field by August 2025.
No prior teaching experience required.
Present evidence of teaching excellence, preferably at the undergraduate level.
Demonstrate an ability to teach mathematics and/or statistics courses, both for majors and non-majors.
Present evidence of effective technology incorporation in the classroom.
Present evidence of being able to contribute to the Mathematics program.
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
Great interpersonal and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Doctoral degree in Statistics or Mathematics.
Earned credit in graduate courses in statistics.
Equivalent of three years full-time teaching experience in university-level courses in mathematics and/or statistics.
Evidence of successful and effective teaching at the undergraduate level.
To teach online, a candidate must be certified.
The University recognizes Quality Matters certifications achieved at other institutions.

Responsibilities

Keep abreast of the latest teaching and learning theories and tools within the teaching field, and update courses to reflect changes in the field of study
Prepare comprehensive syllabi for all courses taught and adhere to the course descriptions in the University Catalog.
Observe the Faculty Office Hours, Campus Presence, and Online Presence requirements
Meet their classes regularly and promptly, at times and places scheduled
Classes should be canceled only for the most serious reasons, and students should be given advance notice, if at all possible, of instructor's absences
Be helpful and fair to all students, and consider the wide range of factors and physical challenges that can affect student learning
Return graded work to students promptly
Schedule assessments to ensure that the final course grade is an accurate indicator of each student's knowledge and performance.
Be cognizant of the student learning outcomes and the established performance targets for the core curriculum and/or the academic program to which course being taught is related
Ensure that agreed upon assignments are administered, evaluated, uploaded to Canvas, and used as a basis for improving student learning which is commonly referred to as closing the loop.
Observe the University Final Examination Schedule
Post attendance and grades in Panthertracks as required
Maintain the privacy and confidentiality of students' examinations, assignments, and grades
Meet all internal deadlines relevant to proper management of the program, dept./division, and school/college (such as, ordering textbooks with OER designation, ordering regular textbooks, publishing courses in e-Courses, updating professional records in PantherFolio, etc.).