Assistant Professor - Mathematics

Department
Mathematics

Job Posting Title
Assistant Professor - Mathematics

Job Description

The Department of Mathematics is seeking applicants for a nine-month, tenure-track faculty position to start Fall 2022. The faculty member will teach a full load (12 credits) of courses during the Fall and Spring semesters. The c ourses to be taught include lower- and upper-division undergraduate mathematics courses with options for paid overload, including during the summer session. Classes include face-to-face as well as online delivery.

FHSU and the Department of Mathematics is committed to building an environment that is inclusive and representative of our students and state, so we encourage women and members of underrepresented groups to apply.

Application Process

To apply for this position, please visit https://fhsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/CAREERS . Only electronic applications submitted through the webpage will be accepted.

Qualified candidates should submit a single PDF containing

• cover letter
• CV
• statement of teaching philosophy that addresses the candidate’s range of ability to teach complex mathematical concepts
• one-page description of your experiences working with students and staff from diverse backgrounds, and explain how your experiences have reflected and formed your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• contact information for three professional references

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

• PhD in mathematics (ABD will be considered)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

• Higher-education teaching experience
• Online teaching experience
• Experience advising and mentoring students (academic and research)
• Demonstrated record of scholarship

RANK: Assistant Professor

APPOINTMENT DATE: August 2022

APPOINTMENT DEADLINE: Screening of applications will begin September 20, 2021 and will continue until the position is filled.

BENEFITS : Competitive benefits package http://www.fhsu.edu/humanresourceoffice/Prospective-Employees/

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Teaching lecture courses in mathematics
• Academic and research mentoring
• Departmental service
• Scholarly research

If you have questions regarding the position, please contact:

Name : Dr. Bill Weber

Email : bweber@fhsu.edu

Phone : 785-628-5375

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT :

The Department of Mathematics offers two undergraduate programs: BA/BS in Industrial/Academic Mathematics and BA/ BS in Mathematics Education. Students may also earn a minor in Mathematics. At the graduate level, a student may earn a Master’s of Science in Education with emphasis in Mathematics. The Department has 12 full-time faculty positions and is located in a newly renovated space in Rarick Hall, which includes dedicated mathematics classrooms and meetings spaces.

ABOUT THE COLLEGE :

The Werth College of Science, Technology, and Mathematics was formed in 2015 by bringing together the departments of Agriculture, Applied Technology, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geosciences, Mathematics, and Physics. The college includes approximately 70 full-time faculty, 1800 undergraduate majors, and 50+ graduate students. It also makes significant contributions to the university’s General Education program and to the Kansas Academy of Mathematics and Science, which is an early-college program for high-achieving high-school students. Undergraduate students participate in technical, classroom, field, and lab experiences that many schools would reserve for graduate students. Our academic programs are innovative and our facilities are outstanding. The Werth College of Science, Technology, and Mathematics teachers embrace a one-on-one teaching and mentoring philosophy and provide robust research opportunities for our students.

ABOUT HAYS, KS

Candidates will discover a locale where professional satisfaction and career achievement are paired with an optimal quality of life. Fort Hays State University is located in Hays, Kansas, a vibrant, growing community of over 20,000 that takes great pride in the University's presence. Hays is a celebration of historic and contemporary contrasts, evidenced in its frontier roots highlighted throughout the city and local museums and in its redeveloped downtown area where residents enjoy one-of-a-kind restaurants, unique shopping, and a vibrant arts scene. This community’s commitment to the future inspires Hays businesses to reinvest locally.

A welcoming and family-centered community, Hays offers premier healthcare services, a growing high-tech and retail business community, and excellent Pre-K and K–12 schools in both the private and public sectors. The City of Hays has long been known as a safe community, and the FHSU campus is recognized by the National Council for Home Safety and Security in 2018 as one of the Top 100 Safest College Campuses in America. For entertainment, recreation, education, employment, or simply for a comfortable place to live, residents of all ages will find in Hays the elements that contribute to a safe, enjoyable, and fulfilling lifestyle.

Notice of Non-discrimination – Fort Hays State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, national origin, color, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or veteran status.

Background Check: Final candidate will have consented to and successfully completed a criminal background check.

Notice to KPERS retirees applying for a position: Recent legislation changes working-after-retirement rules for both you and your employer if you go back to work for a KPERS employer. Please contact your KPERS representative or www.kpers.org for further information on how this might affect you.