Instructional Assistant Professor of Mathematics (ARDA Title V)

Instructional Assistant Professor of Mathematics (ARDA Title V)

Job Title
Instructional Assistant Professor of Mathematics - (ARDA Title V)

Agency
Texas A&M International University

Department
Dept, Mathematics And Physics

Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate

Job Location
Laredo, Texas

Job Type
Faculty

Job Description

The Department of Mathematics and Physics at Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) seeks an Instructional Assistant Professor of Mathematics (10.5-month non-tenure track position) to begin Fall 2023. Primary duties include: (1) teaching 12 semester credit hours (lectures - 3-4cr/course, and labs 2cr/course) per regular semester of introductory lectures and teaching 6 semester credit hours in first summer semester in Mathematics for science majors and non-majors; (2) providing STEM outreach and recruitment; (3) working collaboratively with the math and science faculty modeling high-impact practices such as the facilitation of differentiated instruction; (4) identifying areas of discrepancies in students mathematics and science knowledge to close the gaps in understanding upper-level science courses; and (5) serving on the Academic Recovery and Data Analysis (ARDA) Title V Grant Program team as well as other department, college, and university committees. Additional tasks include preparing and utilizing course syllabi and participating in course assessments using institutional guidelines. We desire candidates who have worked with diverse student populations including first generation and minorities and can adapt teaching to aid students in bottleneck Mathematics courses. Research and publications are encouraged but not required to maintain employment. Initial appointment is for three years, and renewal is based on performance and institutional need. This is a four-year grant-funded position through the ARDA Title V Grant. Future employment may be contingent upon performance and future funding.

Additionally, this position requires teaching STEM Bottleneck courses, conducting outreach, and working with the data analytics team for 10.5 months on a yearly basis. Besides, 9 months major semesters, the selected candidate also teaches during first summer semester up to 6 SCH of courses and work with ARDA team to incorporate analytics into day-to-day operations from faculty and staff across the campus using ARDA analytic tools and assessment products. The candidate upon the appointment will receive training and certifications in Microsoft Power BI and SAS and opportunities to travel to institutional research conferences to be familiar with these tasks.

Required Qualifications:

The successful candidate must hold an earned doctorate degree in Mathematics, or in a closely related discipline. ABDs will also be considered, but applicants must have earned a doctorate before August 2023. Candidates are required to have prior teaching experience in Mathematics. Computer skills including use of excel and learning management systems (e.g., blackboard) are required.

Preferred Qualifications:

We prefer teaching experience with bilingual student populations and/or minority students, service experience in STEM outreach programs, and/or research or teaching experience in mathematics education, especially pertaining to first generation and/or minority challenges in mathematics and/or STEM bottleneck courses. Candidates who have experience in identifying and developing opportunities for community engagement and outreach initiatives are highly sought.

Preferred candidates should have the following:

• Ability to interact cooperatively, collaboratively, effectively, and professionally with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate, orally and in writing.
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to establish a community of learners.
• Knowledge of effective classroom teaching, including the use of technology as a teaching tool.
• Strong interest in students' success.
• Maintain currency in teaching/learning.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Other Information:

TAMIU is a growing university of over 8,000 students located in Laredo, Texas, a vibrant bi-lingual, bi-cultural city with a population of about 250,000 on the U.S./Mexico border. For more information, visit www.tamiu.edu. TAMIU offers competitive salaries and benefits packages. Additional pay is typically available for summer teaching. Financial support for professional development opportunities, such as attending academic conferences, is also provided. Moving expenses are covered in whole or in part by the university.

This position requires face-to-face interactions through a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace for a minimum of four days a week.

The completed employment application must include a letter of interest that addresses qualifications, curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts, and the names and contact information of three professional references. Applications must be submitted online at https://employment.tamiu.edu.

Review of applications will begin March 24, 2023 and continue until the position is filled.

Application Procedure:

Applications received by March 24, 2023 will be given highest priority. The start date for the position is Fall 2023 and the search will continue until filled. Interested, qualified candidates must apply via our online employments system, Workday at https://www.tamiu.edu/adminis/ohr/employment/

During the application process you have only one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and submit the application. You will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once you "Submit" the application materials. The software does not allow you to "Save" your application and return to complete the process at a later time. The page "My Experience" has an area provided under Resume/CV to drop or upload files.

Completed employment application must include:

• Letter of Interest
• Curriculum Vitae
• A statement of teaching and research philosophy (if applicable, not mandatory)
• At least 3 current professional references and their full contact information, and
• Unofficial transcripts

Applications received by Texas A&M International University must have all job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. "See resume" is not an acceptable entry in the job application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.


To apply, visit https://tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/TAMIU_External/job/Laredo-TX/Instructional-Assistant-Professor-of-Mathematics----ARDA-Title-V-_R-059439





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