Associate Professor or Professor and Chair of Mathematics: Starts August, 2022
- Employer
- Colorado State University Pueblo
- Location
- Colorado, United States
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Date posted
- Oct 11, 2021
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Science, Technology & Mathematics, Mathematics, Administrative, Academic Affairs, Faculty Affairs
- Employment Level
- Tenured/Tenured Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
This tenure track, nine month position at the associate or full professor level provides teaching, scholarship and advising/service to the mathematics program in the Department of Mathematics and Physics. The position also serves as the Chair of the Department. Summer teaching may be available as a supplement and some summer chair duties are required as a part of the summer chairs stipend.
Department Information
The Department of Mathematics and Physics is part of the College of Science and Mathematics which offers four undergraduate programs and a Master's of Science program. There are 13 full time faculty members in the department, 8 holding Ph.D.'s, and the rest at master’s level. The college's offerings reflect the mission of the University by integrating small class size, independent work with faculty and applied activities. The goals of the program are to: 1) Educate students to effectively use quantitative and analytical methods and the language of mathematics; 2) Prepare students for professional careers and graduate studies in areas requiring advanced analytical skills, including actuarial science, computer science, engineering, operations research, biomathematics, cryptography, finance, pure and applied mathematics and teaching; 3) Promote a scholarly attitude of mind that enables students to effectively use mathematics with the ability to think critically, synthesize their knowledge and move to higher levels of independent thinking.
Primary Duties
- Department Chair Duties: Leading faculty, staff and students in fulfilling the vision and mission of the STEM college and department; mentoring faculty; completing the annual APR for faculty; recommending on promotion and tenure; modeling collegial and respectful personal interactions; resolving personnel issues; supervising administrative and laboratory assistants and completing annual evaluations; recommending for hire, orienting, and evaluating adjuncts and new instructors; overseeing applications for sabbatical and other leave requests; providing a supportive environment for faculty, staff and students; scheduling courses and assigning instructors; directing curriculum and long- range planning; preparing BOG reports and assessment reports for the university; conducting program reviews on cycle; managing and allocating budgets; organizing department meetings; other duties as assigned or listed in the Chair’s Handbook.
- Teach baccalaureate majors’, service, and possibly master’s level courses in the mathematics program in accordance with program needs and as assigned. This includes preparing and presenting course materials; administering appropriate tests; evaluating student outcomes; selecting and ordering texts; preparing, administering and grading assignments; assigning final grades; and holding at least five regular weekly office hours each semester. Mentor and advise students in special studies and projects. Participate actively in the program assessment, improvement and curriculum development activities of the Department.
- Sustain a productive program of scholarly activity appropriate to an undergraduate teaching department, which contributes to the faculty member’s professional growth, and to Department quality and standing. This include activities in the discipline such as basic and applied research, high quality publications and presentations, grant writing and funded projects, professional consulting, and the use of scholarship to enhance the curriculum and provide research and internship opportunities for students. Activities recognized as scholarship must involve peer evaluation and dissemination.
- Perform service duties contributing to the self-governance and improvement of the Department, the College, the University, and professional societies within the discipline. Engage in activities such as student recruitment, formal and informal student advising, and alumni and community relations. Participate in assigned and selected campus meetings, university, college and department committees, university functions, and other service duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Ph.D. in mathematics or related area
- Meeting minimum qualifications for appointment at desired rank
- Teaching experience and evidence of high quality teaching in undergraduate Mathematics courses.
- A record of scholarship appropriate for a ranked faculty member at a regional comprehensive university
Preferred Qualifications
- Expertise in applied mathematics, statistics, actuarial science, data science or related area
- Experience with university budgets and faculty evaluation
- Ability and commitment to contribute strongly to departmental projects, current curricular needs and mentoring of undergraduate students in the undergraduate mathematics major and in service courses.
- Demonstrated commitment and ability to motivate, educate and mentor students from a range of cultural and educational backgrounds similar to that of Colorado State University Pueblo, in mathematics major’s courses and in service courses
Supplemental Information
The selected candidate will be hired with start date of
August 2022.
All interested candidates must apply through the on-line
application system. No other format of application
materials will be accepted.
Applicants must attach the following documents, in order to
be considered for this position:
- a letter of intent (cover letter);
- a current resume or CV;
- unofficial or official transcripts showing degree conferred; and
- three professional references with contact information to the on-line application.
Applications submitted without the required attachments
above or an application not completed in its entirety will be
considered incomplete and will not move forward in the selection
process. Once submitted, applicants will not be able to make
changes or add information to their application packet, with the
exception of their personal contact and demographic
information.
Early submission of application materials is encouraged.
Screening of application materials will begin immediately and
continue until the position is filled, though all applications
received by 4 p.m. (MST) on Monday, November 1st, 2021, will be
given full consideration.
About Colorado State University
Pueblo
Colorado State University Pueblo is a comprehensive state
university with an enrollment of 4,000 students. CSU Pueblo
provides relevant professional coursework and superior instruction
with a small student-to-faculty ratio for an ever-changing global
economy. Students can choose from 35 undergraduate programs with 81
fields of study in the College of Science, Technology, Engineering
and Mathematics; the Hasan School of Business; the College of
Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences; and the College of Health,
Education, and Nursing; and 13 graduate programs.
CSU Pueblo is dedicated to interdisciplinary learning and
entrepreneurship that elevates our people and our community,
creates educational opportunities, fosters unique collaborations,
and supports inclusion, access, and affordability as a gateway to
the world. CSU Pueblo is equally committed to serving the diverse
population of the region; this emphasis is reflected in the
demographic characteristics of the student body. Because more than
25 percent of our students are Hispanic, the Federal Government has
designated CSU Pueblo a Hispanic Serving Institution. Besides
reflecting our commitment to serve this critically important and
rapidly growing segment of the student population, that designation
also allows the university to compete for certain federal grant
funds to support its ability to better serve all students.
Among its unique features, CSU Pueblo is one of seven schools in
the nation to offer a degree in mechatronics, which combines
electrical and mechanical engineering. The Hasan School of Business
ranks among the top 15 percent of all business schools
internationally with graduate and undergraduate programs in
business administration accredited by the AACSB International Board
of Directors. The College of STEM houses an undergraduate
engineering program that was ranked in the nation's top 100
by U.S. News and World Report. CSU Pueblo has an
ever-changing campus landscape that features a newly renovated
Library, a new general academic classroom building, and a newly
renovated and expanded student center.
At CSU Pueblo, Student Life offerings have increased significantly
with the transition of the campus from a commuter environment to a
more traditional collegiate experience. Competing at the NCAA
Division II level, CSU Pueblo is a member of the Rocky Mountain
Athletic Conference and offers 22 varsity intercollegiate sports
and also has active intramural and club sports teams that allow
students to get involved in campus life.
Colorado State University Pueblo offers a comprehensive benefits
package including:
About Pueblo, Colorado
The city of Pueblo is a historically and culturally rich, diverse
city of more than 100,000, located in the southern part of the
state along the Arkansas River near the Wet Mountains and the
majestic Sangre de Cristo range. Pueblo enjoys ideal year-round
climate with four distinct mild seasons, crisp mountain air and
300+ days of sunshine per year. Pueblo attracts outdoor enthusiasts
to a full slate of summer and winter recreational activities,
encompassing water sports at Lake Pueblo, biking or running along
Pueblo's beautiful river trail system, golfing, tennis, hiking or
skiing in the mountains to the west. The region is heavily
agricultural, with large and small-scale farming and ranching, and
a diverse mix of service, manufacturing, and technology
industries.
CSU Pueblo is committed to providing a safe and productive learning
and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background
investigations for all final candidates being considered for
employment. Background checks may include, but are not limited to,
criminal history (felony and misdemeanor), national sex offender
search, and/or motor vehicle history. Candidates who are extended
an offer of employment must submit to and pass a background check
prior to beginning employment. Some positions depending on the job
duties may be required to complete a DMV and/or credit check.
The university reserves the right to check additional references,
with prior notification given to the candidate.
Note: The successful candidate
must provide official transcripts of academic work completed and,
under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations, be
able to submit evidence of the ability to accept work in the U.S.
by the day employment begins.
It is the policy of Colorado State University Pueblo to provide
reasonable accommodations for employees and applicants with
disabilities. If you need accommodations, please contact the Office
of Human Resources and Institutional Equity at (719) 549-2441
or hr@csupueblo.edu.
In compliance with the Clery Act of 1990, the university's
annual security report is available at: https://www.csupueblo.edu/campus-safety.
Colorado State University Pueblo is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran
status. Additionally, the university complies with all other
relevant, federal, state, and local laws regarding employment
practices.
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