University of Dayton--Department of Mathematics

INSTITUTION: University of Dayton
DEPARTMENT: Department of Mathematics
POSITION: Assistant Professor, Tenure Track Position
LINK: http://jobs.udayton.edu/postings/10076
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Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Mathematics

The Department of Mathematics at the University of Dayton invites applications for a tenure track position at the assistant professor level starting August 16, 2014.  The person in this position will assist in the delivery of mathematics courses for education majors as well as support the research agenda of the Department, so applicants must have an interest in teaching mathematics classes for education majors.  Applicants must complete all requirements for a PhD in mathematics by August 16, 2014.  Applicants must have active and ongoing research in a more traditional area of mathematics and a strong commitment to continuing such research.  Applicants must have the potential to become an effective teacher.  Preference will be given to those doing research in some area of algebra.  Responsibilities include developing and maintaining a research agenda, teaching a broad range of mathematics courses with a focus on mathematics courses for education majors, and advising and mentoring undergraduate students.  The applicant will also be expected to work with students from diverse backgrounds, so applicants must demonstrate an interest in teaching and advising students from diverse backgrounds.

Application Process

The University of Dayton requires that applications be made through http://jobs.udayton.edu/postings/10076.  A complete application consists of a cover letter, CV, three letters of recommendation, a statement of research agenda, a statement of teaching philosophy and an unofficial graduate school transcript.  Teaching abilities must be addressed in at least one letter and research abilities must be addressed in at least one letter.  Your statement of teaching philosophy must include ways you believe that you can contribute to our mathematics education program.  The review process begins December 9, 2013.  All materials must be received by January 8, 2014. 

Contact the search committee at rkrakowski1@udayton.edu.  You can obtain further information about the University of Dayton and our department at http://www.udayton.edu/~mathdept.

The University of Dayton, founded in 1850 by the Society of Mary, is a top ten Catholic research university.  The University seeks outstanding, diverse faculty and staff who value its mission and share its commitment to academic excellence in teaching, research and artistic creativity, the development of the whole person, and leadership and service in the local and global community.  The University of Dayton received a National Science Foundation ADVANCE grant designed to promote the advancement and representation of women in STEM fields.

To attain its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the principles of diversity, inclusion and affirmative action and to equal opportunity policies and practices.  We act affirmatively to recruit and hire women, traditionally under-represented minority groups, people with disabilities and veterans.