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Position: Assistant Professor of Mathematics
Qualifications: Ph.D. in Mathematics by August 2009 strongly preferred (ABD candidates will be considered for hire at the instructor level, in which case the Ph.D. must be completed by May 2010); demonstrated excellence in teaching undergraduate mathematics; commitment to continued scholarly and professional growth; evidence of critical, reflective thinking about the teaching and learning of mathematics at the undergraduate level; willingness to have students use technological tools to promote understanding of mathematics; interest in teaching courses throughout the curriculum including precalculus mathematics courses or mathematics courses for pre-service teachers; and strong teaching recommendations. The department is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute through their teaching, scholarship, and/or service to the diversity and excellence of our academic community.
Salary: Competitive and commensurate with qualifications.
Responsibilities: Duties each semester include a baseline 9 credit hour teaching load with significant (equivalent to 3 credit hours) additional responsibilities in teaching, scholarship, and/or service depending on the candidate's interests and unit’s needs. Candidates are expected to teach courses throughout the curriculum, to continually develop and grow as teachers, to maintain an active program of scholarly development (broadly defined), and to participate actively in the life of the department. Employment begins August 2009.
Department: Grand Valley State University and the Department of Mathematics emphasize teaching excellence. The department offers an undergraduate major in mathematics that includes emphases leading to elementary or secondary teaching certification. We offer courses in support of other undergraduate majors, the university’s general education program, and selected university graduate programs. Ours is a collegial climate where approximately twenty mathematicians and a dozen mathematics educators work together in one department. During winter 2008, we had over 400 mathematics majors, of whom roughly 75% were pursuing an emphasis in elementary or secondary education. The department is committed to creating a student-centered learning environment and to engaging students in mathematics beyond the classroom. Faculty in the department use diverse teaching methods including the use of manipulatives, technology, and cooperative learning. Class sizes are small with all classes having fewer than 35 students. Computer facilities are extensive, and each classroom includes wireless and network access with overhead digital projectors and full audio and visual capabilities. Faculty members in the department pursue a broad range of scholarship including: traditional research in mathematics or mathematics education; research with undergraduates; the scholarship of teaching; textbook and software development; and the writing and implementation of internal, state, and national proposals and grants. For more information (including our mission statement), see http://www.gvsu.edu/math/.
How To Apply: A complete application must include:
Deadline: Applications must be postmarked by December 1, 2008.
Grand Valley State University is an affirmative action equal opportunity institution.
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