DIRECTOR OF THE PRE-CALCULUS PROGRAM
- Employer
- University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Location
- Wisconsin, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Mar 26, 2021
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Science, Technology & Mathematics, Mathematics, Statistics, Administrative, Academic Affairs, Faculty Affairs
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Job no: 232157-AS
Work type: Staff-Full Time
Department: L&S/MATHEMATICS/MATH
Location: Madison
Categories: Academic Advising, Student Services/Support, Instructional, Instructional Design
Position Summary:
The position of Pre-Calculus Coordinator is central to the efforts of the Department of Mathematics to develop student-centered, active learning classes. The Department sees this position as important, not only in its own right, but also as a channel for informing the department about future pedagogical developments that use cutting-edge teaching methods and blended learning formats.
The person in this position develops and directs the pre-calculus program in collaboration with Mathematics faculty and staff. Currently the pre-calculus program includes Math 96: Preparatory Algebra, Math 112: Algebra, Math 113: Trigonometry, Math 114: Algebra and Trigonometry, and Math 141: Quantitative Reasoning. This position carries a teaching load of 3-4 courses per year, at least one of which will be a pre-calculus course.
Position Duties:
List of Duties
Institutional Statement on Diversity:
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion
Degree and Area of Specialization:
Master's degree in Mathematics or PhD degree in Mathematics or related science is required; preference will be given to a Ph.D. in Mathematics.
Minimum Years and Type of Relevant Work Experience:
Required:
Minimum of 3 years of experience teaching introductory mathematics courses.
Demonstrated innovation and excellence in teaching undergraduate students.
Department(s):
A485400-COL OF LETTERS & SCIENCE/MATHEMATICS/MATH
Work Type:
Full Time: 100%
Appointment Type, Duration:
Ongoing/Renewable
Salary:
Negotiable
ACADEMIC (9 months)
Instructions to Applicants:
Please click on the "" button to start the application process.
An applicant may be hired in to an Assistant Faculty Associate, Associate Faculty Associate or Faculty Associate title dependent upon experience. Title will be determined upon hire.
For questions on the position contact: Benedek Valko ( valko@math.wisc.edu )
To apply for this position, you will need to upload a cover letter, resume, and a list of three professional references, including your current supervisor. References will not be contacted without advance notice.
Your cover letter should address your qualifications as they pertain to the minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience listed above.
Contact:
Benedek Valko
valko@math.wisc.edu
608-263-2782
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )
Official Title:
FACULTY ASSOCIATE(D92DN) or ASSOC FACULTY ASSOC(D92FN) or ASST FACULTY ASSOC(D92LN)
Employment Class:
Academic Staff-Renewable
Job Number:
232157-AS
The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is engaged in a Title and Total Compensation (TTC) Project to redesign job titles and compensation structures. As a result of the TTC project, official job titles on current job postings may change. Job duties and responsibilities will remain the same. For more information please visit: https://hr.wisc.edu/title-and-total-compensation-study/ .
Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.
The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department .
Applications Open: Mar 26 2021 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: Apr 23 2021 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time
Work type: Staff-Full Time
Department: L&S/MATHEMATICS/MATH
Location: Madison
Categories: Academic Advising, Student Services/Support, Instructional, Instructional Design
Position Summary:
The position of Pre-Calculus Coordinator is central to the efforts of the Department of Mathematics to develop student-centered, active learning classes. The Department sees this position as important, not only in its own right, but also as a channel for informing the department about future pedagogical developments that use cutting-edge teaching methods and blended learning formats.
The person in this position develops and directs the pre-calculus program in collaboration with Mathematics faculty and staff. Currently the pre-calculus program includes Math 96: Preparatory Algebra, Math 112: Algebra, Math 113: Trigonometry, Math 114: Algebra and Trigonometry, and Math 141: Quantitative Reasoning. This position carries a teaching load of 3-4 courses per year, at least one of which will be a pre-calculus course.
Position Duties:
List of Duties
Institutional Statement on Diversity:
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion
Degree and Area of Specialization:
Master's degree in Mathematics or PhD degree in Mathematics or related science is required; preference will be given to a Ph.D. in Mathematics.
Minimum Years and Type of Relevant Work Experience:
Required:
Minimum of 3 years of experience teaching introductory mathematics courses.
Demonstrated innovation and excellence in teaching undergraduate students.
Department(s):
A485400-COL OF LETTERS & SCIENCE/MATHEMATICS/MATH
Work Type:
Full Time: 100%
Appointment Type, Duration:
Ongoing/Renewable
Salary:
Negotiable
ACADEMIC (9 months)
Instructions to Applicants:
Please click on the "" button to start the application process.
An applicant may be hired in to an Assistant Faculty Associate, Associate Faculty Associate or Faculty Associate title dependent upon experience. Title will be determined upon hire.
For questions on the position contact: Benedek Valko ( valko@math.wisc.edu )
To apply for this position, you will need to upload a cover letter, resume, and a list of three professional references, including your current supervisor. References will not be contacted without advance notice.
Your cover letter should address your qualifications as they pertain to the minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience listed above.
Contact:
Benedek Valko
valko@math.wisc.edu
608-263-2782
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )
Official Title:
FACULTY ASSOCIATE(D92DN) or ASSOC FACULTY ASSOC(D92FN) or ASST FACULTY ASSOC(D92LN)
Employment Class:
Academic Staff-Renewable
Job Number:
232157-AS
The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is engaged in a Title and Total Compensation (TTC) Project to redesign job titles and compensation structures. As a result of the TTC project, official job titles on current job postings may change. Job duties and responsibilities will remain the same. For more information please visit: https://hr.wisc.edu/title-and-total-compensation-study/ .
Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.
The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department .
Applications Open: Mar 26 2021 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: Apr 23 2021 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time
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