Faculty - Tenure Track - Mathematical and Quantitative Reasoning Department

Faculty - Tenure Track - Mathematical and Quantitative Reasoning Department


Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Job Type: Faculty
Job Number: FY2300317
Closing: 2/25/2023 11:59 PM Mountain
Location: 800 W University Parkway, Orem
Division: College of Science

Position Announcement
The Department of Mathematical and Quantitative Reasoning (MQR) at Utah Valley University (uvu.edu/devmath/) invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin Fall 2023. This tenure-track position is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is teaching-focused with expertise in Mathematical and Quantitative Reasoning. The Department of Mathematical and Quantitative Reasoning is housed in the College of Science. Our approach to professional education is student-centered and demands a high level of faculty-student engagement.

MQR, the College of Science, and UVU are committed to creating an inclusive, equitable, and supportive environment that is comprised of faculty, staff, and students from diverse backgrounds. We welcome applicants whose varied life experiences have prepared them to contribute to enhancing this commitment. We encourage applications from potential candidates of all identities and from diverse backgrounds, including race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, sexuality, gender identity/expression, ability, religion, and other groups.

The successful candidate will teach courses from Arithmetic through Quantitative Reasoning. In addition, they will teach students to understand and appreciate the relevancy of mathematics in daily life as well as prepare them for future mathematics and other courses. They will cultivate a student-centered learning environment to help students succeed. The successful candidate will also design courses and prepare instructional materials; assess student learning; self-assess teaching results and apply results to improve courses, curriculum, and student effectiveness.

The successful candidate will support the department, college, university, and community through service on committees and special projects, as well as support program level accreditation efforts. They will engage in scholarly activities, including research and keeping current in the latest developments in the field.

Faculty are supported by the Office of Teaching and Learning, an outstanding center for faculty development, which possesses a well-equipped technology lab. Workload expectations will be comprised of teaching (24 - 30 credit hours per academic year), scholarship, and service. In order to earn tenure, you will be required to prove excellence in teaching, scholarship and service.

UVU is a large public university with over 40,000 students that offers highly competitive benefits. UVU is located in Orem, UT about 40 miles south of Salt Lake City. The area boasts world-class ski resorts, golfing, hiking, blue-ribbon fishing, biking, fine restaurants, and cultural events.

UVU is deeply committed to fostering educational environments that nurture intellectual curiosity around global citizenship and intercultural responsibilities. As an open enrollment institution, we recognize and acknowledge the potential of each individual by actively constructing and supporting campus-wide learning conditions characterized by respect, diversity, inclusion, and equity. We endeavor to cultivate healthier campus climates by intentionally shaping communities of care, advancing diverse systems of knowledge, and engaging innovative educational practices to promote critical worldviews towards transformative change.

Minimum Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Ph.D./Ed.D. in Instructional Science, Mathematics Education, or related field. Applicants
must have at least 18 semester hours of graduate level mathematics or statistics courses (MATH or STAT prefixed). Although graduate courses in math education covering K-12 math topics, pedagogy, or curriculum are desirable, they do not count towards the required 18 hours of graduate level mathematics.

ABD acceptable with the requirement of completion by August 1, 2023.

Required Documents

1. Unofficial Transcripts
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Teaching Philosophy
4. Cover Letter
5. Diversity Statement
6. Inclusion Statement - Addressing how your past and/or potential contributions to diversity and inclusion will advance UVU's commitment to inclusive excellence.
7. Research Statement Optional Documents

Optional Documents

1. Evidence of Degree (copy of transcript OR diploma)
2. Letter of Recommendation 1
3. Letter of Recommendation 2
4. Letter of Recommendation 3
5. Writing Sample
6. License or Certification

Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities

• Evidence of effective and inclusive college-level teaching of courses in MQR to underprepared college students
• Ability and willingness to teach face-to-face or Internet-based courses
• Knowledge of and consistent use of engaged teaching techniques
• Knowledge of best pedagogical methods, particularly those associated with online teaching
• Skills in presentation of course materials and learning experiences
• Ability to engage, motivate, and evaluate students
• Skilled in effective oral and written communications in English that appropriately targets the intended audience
• Demonstrated strength in, and a passion for teaching mathematics in a classroom setting
• Demonstrated ability to conduct and present scholarly research
• Proficiency in a variety of computer programs relevant to communication and the teaching of mathematics
• Ability to work with the opportunities and challenges of a rapidly growing and changing institution
• Ability to work in committee situations with interpersonal skills, as well as skills in problem-solving and decision-making
• Social skills and abilities to treat all students and university personnel with respect
• Good classroom management skills

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/uvu/jobs/3891672/faculty-tenure-track-mathematical-and-quantitative-reasoning-department




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