Visiting Instructor of Mathematical Sciences

Visiting Instructor of Mathematical Sciences- Search # 12146
College of Science and Mathematics/Department of Mathematical Sciences

The Department Mathematical Sciences in the College of Science and Mathematics at Georgia Southern University has three openings for a visiting instructor position of Mathematics or Statistics for the academic year 2022-2023.

Founded in 1906, Georgia Southern University is a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution with a focus on public-impact research, serving about 27,000 students on three beautiful campuses in Statesboro, Savannah, and Hinesville, and via a growing online program. Through our degree offerings at the associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, Georgia Southern offers a distinctive combination of community collaboration, world-class scholarship, innovative teaching, and hands-on learning opportunities.

To equitably serve a fast growing and highly diverse student body and to fulfill the University's commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion, we actively seek candidates with a demonstrated commitment to Inclusive Excellence. Candidates whose work furthers the institution's goals and who bring to campus varied life experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply.

Within this setting, the Department strives to promote excellence in scholarship, teaching, and service. To foster a culture of learning and professional development, Faculty continue to grow in disciplinary expertise by engaging in such activities as high-level research and exploration in mathematics, mathematics education and statistics. The department strives to build a dynamic group of mathematical scientists in hope of producing increasing levels of achievement in teaching, research, and service.

The Department commits to foster a culture of learning for students, to engage students with an academically challenging, inclusive, and respectful environment that provides them with the quantitative knowledge, problem-solving collaborations, and support they need to be successful in subsequent mathematical careers and educational programs. In keeping with the history of Georgia Southern University, another mission of the Department is to support and improve the teaching and learning of mathematics in regional elementary, middle and high schools.

Position Description: Reporting to the department chair, the visiting instructor of Mathematical Sciences will teach a full load of fifteen credit hours or five courses per semester. This is an academic year appointment for the months of August 2022-May 2023. All visiting positions are non-tenure track appointments, with the possibility of reappointment based on funding availability and satisfactory performance for up to two years. The second year is a terminal year, without exception. The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Required Qualifications:

• Earned master's degree (or higher) in Mathematics or a closely related field with at least 18 graduate semester hours in a Mathematical Sciences discipline.
  
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
  
• Willingness to engage with institutional student success initiatives.
  
• Commitment to engaging with best practice initiatives in instruction and pedagogy, mentoring, and curriculum design and development.
  
  Preferred Qualifications:
  
• Experience with implementation of evidence-based classroom practices which promote active engagement of all students in learning.
  
  Conditions of Employment:
  
• Must be authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment without assistance from the institution.
  
  
• All work (with limited exceptions such as research and study abroad and outside activities such as grading and email correspondence) for Georgia Southern University must be completed while the employee is physically present in the state of Georgia, unless specifically authorized by the university for a specific purpose and limited period of time within current policy.
  
• Faculty are expected to contribute to the vibrant university community by engaging students, participating in events, and performing other responsibilities on-campus
  
• Faculty may be required to teach, conduct research, or perform service duties on any of the three campuses. Georgia Southern provides accessible transportation options between campuses.
  
  Screening of applications begins May 31st and continues until the position is filled. The preferred position starting date is August 1, 2022. A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above; a curriculum vitae; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least three professional references. Other documentation may be requested. Only complete applications submitted electronically will be considered. Finalists will be required to submit to a background investigation. Applications and nominations should be sent to:
  
  Dr. James Brawner, Search Chair, Search 12146
  Georgia Southern University
  Electronic mail: jbrawner@georgiasouthern.edu
  Telephone: 912-344-2557
  
  More information about the institution is available through http://www.georgiasouthern.edu or https://cosm.georgiasouthern.edu/math/. The names of applicants and nominees, vitae, and other non-evaluative information may be subject to public inspection under the Georgia Open Records Act. Georgia Southern University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals who need reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources at 912-478-6947.
  
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