Assistant Teaching Professor in Mathematical Sciences

Assistant Teaching Professor in Mathematical Sciences (Job # 150230)
Arizona State University
School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences

The School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences at Arizona State University invites applications for several full-time, benefits-eligible Assistant Teaching Professor positions in mathematics, statistics, and/or data science. The anticipated start date is August 16, 2025. Subsequent academic year renewals (Aug.16 – May 15) are contingent upon performance, availability of resources, and the needs of the unit.  Supplementary summer teaching may be available.

The essential duties will be to teach eight sections of lower-division service-level mathematics and/or statistics classes per academic year, either in-person, online, or both. In addition to instruction, service responsibilities connected with the instructional mission or outreach activities are expected at approximately 20% effort. Examples of such service activities include (but not limited to): committee service, course coordination, curriculum development, TA and new instructor training, the assignment of graders and instructional assistants and activities that benefit K-12 education. 

About the School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences (SoMSS)

SoMSS currently has 58 full-time tenured or tenure-track faculty members and 73 full-time instructional faculty members. Arizona State University, The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and the School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences value our cultural and continually strive to foster a welcoming and inclusive environment. More information about SoMSS can be found at https://math.asu.edu.

About The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is the academic heart of Arizona State University, committed to improving communities on a local, national and global scale. We support the professional development and growth of our faculty and staff in their cutting-edge research to advance these aims. Within The College, our faculty engage with a large curious student body, guiding them as they grow into socially aware, critical thinkers and writers able to succeed in a wide range of careers and to address the challenges of the twenty-first century. Advancing the success of our students remains our top priority. To learn more about The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, please visit https://thecollege.asu.edu.

About Arizona State University

ASU exemplifies a new prototype for the American public research university. As articulated in the ASU Charter, ASU is a comprehensive public research university, measured not by whom it excludes, but by whom it includes and how they succeed; advancing research and discovery of public value; and assuming fundamental responsibility for the economic, social, cultural and overall health of the communities it serves. 

Required Qualifications: 

• A Ph.D. degree in mathematics, statistics, mathematics education, or a closely related field by the time of appointment.
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in in-person and/or online instruction.

Desired Qualifications: 

• A documented record of excellence in classroom and/or online instruction.
• Experience in teaching and curriculum development in beginning courses in college algebra, business mathematics, engineering mathematics, and/or statistics, both in-person and online formats.
• Demonstrated success working with a wide range of student and/or faculty populations.
• Demonstrated commitment to working with faculty, staff, students and communities to advance the principles of the ASU Charter

Application Instructions: 

The application deadline is November 15, 2024. Applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis for a reserve pool. Applications in the reserve pool may then be reviewed in the order in which they were received until the position is filled. Candidates will be asked to create or use an existing Interfolio Dossier to submit the following application materials:

Submit the following to the ASU Interfolio website http://apply.interfolio.com/156581

1. A cover letter that briefly explains the candidate’s interest in the position and addresses the candidate’s commitment to the ASU Charter.
2. A curriculum vitae that includes a list of the courses the candidate has taught, when those courses were taught, and what the candidate’s role/responsibility was (e.g. instructor of record, lead recitations, online assistant, tutor, etc.).
3. A personal statement addressing the candidate’s teaching experience and philosophy.
4. Evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g. student evaluations, peer observations, annual evaluations, etc.).
5. Three (3) confidential letters of recommendation that address the teaching and academic credentials.  

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 

A background check is required for employment. Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. ASU’s full nondiscrimination statement (ACD 401) is located on the ASU website at https://www.asu.edu/aad/manuals/acd/acd401.html and https://www.asu.edu/titleIX.

Clery Act Statement 

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For additional information regarding position specifics, please contact Tammy Palmer via email at tammy.palmer@asu.edu.