Lecturer or Assistant Teaching Professor in Mathematics

Penn State University • Lower Swatara Township, PA

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About The Position

The Lecturer or Assistant Teaching Professor in Mathematics is a Full-Time faculty position within the Computer Science and Mathematics program at Penn State Harrisburg. We are seeking a dedicated individual who shares our commitment to teaching, research, and service. The successful candidate will contribute to our efforts to create a welcoming and inclusive learning environment for students, foster robust, collaborative research, and engage in service activities supporting institutional goals.

Requirements

• Candidates for Assistant Teaching Professor must have a PhD degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Math Education, or closely related field obtained prior to starting the appointment period.
• Candidates without a Ph.D. degree will be appointed as a Lecturer.
• The successful candidate will demonstrate proficiency in teaching the courses listed above, which are primarily pre-major math courses taken by STEM and Business majors.

Nice To Haves

• The ability to teach Introductory Statistics (STAT 200) and/or other MATH/STAT courses is a plus.

Responsibilities

• The candidate will be expected to teach 12 credit hours per semester.
• The successful candidate will demonstrate high-quality teaching ability in two or more of the pre-calculus and calculus sequence for math, computer science, science, and engineering majors, ranging from Algebra I through Calculus II (MATH 021, MATH 022, MATH 026, MATH 041, MATH 110, MATH 140, and MATH 141).
• Faculty also will be expected to participate in recruitment and retention activities and advise undergraduate students.
• As teaching professors, faculty are expected to keep up to date on and incorporate appropriate pedagogical advancements into the classroom.
• They also may be asked to share their activities with other colleagues through participation in seminars and conferences.
• Faculty are expected to serve on committees at the department, school, and college level so that the mission of the college and university are advanced.
• Faculty are also expected to actively promote and advance the school’s steadfast commitment to education and improving the diversity of voices in STEM to their professional and the regional community of south-central Pennsylvania.

Benefits

• Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional wellbeing.
• In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans.
• One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.

What This Job Offers

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