Lecturer in Mathematics

Lecturer in Mathematics


We are now accepting applications for a qualified Lecturer in Mathematics at Belmont University.

Employment Type

Faculty

Internal Job Category

Lecturer
Full-Time

Department

Math & Computer Science

Hours

N/A

Primary Duties and
Responsibilities:

The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at Belmont University is seeking applications for one or more one-year lecturer positions beginning August 1, 2021. Depending on performance and university/department needs, the position(s) could be extended for additional years.
Job responsibilities

• Twenty-four hours of undergraduate teaching per year (typically four three-hour courses each semester) in mathematics and related areas.
• Successful candidates will demonstrate a commitment to and preparation for excellence in teaching mathematics and related areas to undergraduates.
• Eighteen graduate-level credit hours in mathematics or a related discipline is required; teaching experience preferred.
• As all Belmont undergraduates complete an innovative general education program with significant interdisciplinary components,
• Belmont University is preferably seeking applicants who can demonstrate the interest and ability to teach interdisciplinary and topical courses in this program.
• Create syllabus, timeline of classes, for students each semester.
• Provide meeting time for students.
• Manage online grading system and submit grades in a timely fashion.
• Abide by all relevant university and/or department procedures and policies.
• The above statements describe the job’s essential responsibilities and requirements. They are not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be assigned to job incumbents.

Required Qualifications : Belmont University seeks to attract and retain highly qualified faculty and staff that share the University's values and will contribute to its mission and vision to be a leader among teaching universities bringing together the best of liberal arts and professional education in a Christian community of learning and service.

• Knowledge of principles, methods and current developments in the
  field of study.
• Knowledge of subject matter and course content taught.
• Knowledge of instructional strategies and techniques.
• Demonstrated capacity to engage in high quality scholarly
  activity.
• Demonstrated ability to advise, instruct, manage, motivate and evaluate students.
• Skilled in the use of computers, Internet resources, and MS Office software.
• Ability to learn relevant sections of BannerWeb, Belmont University’s online integrated database system for student grading.
• Ability to integrate technology into the teaching and learning process.
• Ability to successfully interact with students, other educators and educational institution representatives, and the general public in a professional manner.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of the programs and services offered by Belmont University. Interest and ability to work collaboratively in course design and to teach interdisciplinary and topical courses.
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies.

Required Education Master's with 18 hours of graduate level mathematics courses.

Required Experience Higher education teaching experience preferred.

The selected candidate will be required to complete a background check satisfactory to the University.

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