Continuing Track Assistant Professor, Department of Mathematical Sciences, College of Arts & Sciences, University of Delaware

The Department of Mathematical Sciences (https://www.mathsci.udel.edu/) at the University of Delaware invites applications for a Continuing Track faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor. The successful candidate will provide outstanding instruction in introductory and intermediate-level mathematics, especially calculus courses, and will engage in coordination of large multi-section courses in calculus and other introductory mathematics.  Curriculum development and mentoring of less experienced instructors, including teaching assistants, will also be expected.

The anticipated workload for this position is primarily devoted to teaching (typically 3 courses per semester), with the remainder devoted to service and scholarship. The Continuing Track (CT) is UD’s permanent, non-tenure track career path. CT faculty enjoy contracts that increase in length over time, as well as many of the same benefits as tenure-track and tenured faculty, such as identical titles, a parallel promotion track, sabbaticals, and shared faculty governance. For more details about the CT path, see https://sites.udel.edu/ctcaucus/why-do-you-want-to-be-a-ct-faculty-at-ud/ 

QUALIFICATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: We are seeking exceptional candidates committed to teaching introductory and intermediate-level mathematics and collaborating with teams of instructors to teach and coordinate college mathematics. 

Minimum requirements:

• A doctoral degree in mathematics, mathematics education, or a related field; for candidates whose doctoral degree is not in mathematics, a minimum of 12 credits in graduate-level mathematics is required;
• Strong commitment to and potential for excellence in teaching;
• Strong interest in teaching introductory college mathematics courses (e.g., Algebra, Pre-Calculus, Calculus);
• Strong commitment to teaching a diverse population of students;
• A record of scholarship and plans for continued engagement in the scholarship of teaching and learning or in a research area within mathematics.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience as the instructor of record for introductory or intermediate-level college mathematics courses;
• Evidence of excellence in teaching;
• Experience teaching mathematics to a diverse student population;
• Strong teamwork skills and/or experience working with teaching assistants.

Primary responsibilities will include:

• Teaching introductory and intermediate-level mathematics courses (e.g., Algebra, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Engineering Math, Linear Algebra, ODE, Probabilities);
• Coordinating large multi-section courses in calculus and other introductory mathematics courses.
• Mentoring less experienced instructors, including teaching assistants.
• Refining shared curricula for introductory mathematics courses.

MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES AT UD: The Department of Mathematical Sciences at the University of Delaware is within the College of Arts and Sciences.  The department strives to create a diverse and inclusive environment in the workplace. The department has about 50 faculty members in mathematics, applied mathematics, and mathematics education and offers BA, BS, MS, and PhD degrees in a variety of areas. The department averages about $1 million in external research funding each year. 

The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) at the University of Delaware offers exceptional educational experiences including integrated instruction, research, and public engagement. With 24 academic departments and more than 25 centers, programs, and institutes, the College serves almost 7,000 undergraduate students and over 1,000 graduate students with CAS majors, as well as every single University student through foundational course work. The College has 600 faculty members, emphasizes the enduring value of an arts and science education, and shares a deep commitment to excellence in scholarship and all forms of creative and intellectual expression. The College has departments in the arts, humanities, social sciences and natural sciences, and features outstanding research and teaching facilities. Faculty and staff encourage and support innovative interdisciplinary collaborations and students engage local, national, and global audiences through research and creative activity. With annual research expenditures of approximately $38 million and growing, the College currently houses several large, interdisciplinary grants with significant funding from the NIH and NSF.

The University of Delaware is one of the nation’s oldest institutions of higher education, combining tradition and innovation. The university recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the experience of its employees and in supporting its academic mission.  We are committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds, and we strongly encourage applications from educators from under-represented groups. UD provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

TO APPLY: Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should submit the following materials through MathJobs: 

• A cover letter (maximum of 2 pages, single-spaced) describing your interest in the position, relevant experience, and how you meet the minimum and preferred qualifications;
• A curriculum vitae; 
• A teaching statement including a summary of your approach to teaching, teaching experience, evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g. teaching evaluations), and your strategies for working with a diverse student population and promoting an inclusive culture;
• Unofficial undergraduate transcripts;
• Unofficial graduate transcripts;
• 3 to 4 letters of recommendation, submitted directly to MathJobs by the reference writers; at least two of the letters should address the candidate’s teaching abilities.

The expected start date is August 16, 2025.

Questions about the position (but not application materials) should be emailed to Dr. Dominique Guillot (chair of the search committee) with “CT Position” in the subject line.

SALARY AND BENEFITS: Compensation packages are highly competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. The UD benefits package is one of the best in the nation. A recipient of a NSF ADVANCE Institutional Transformation award, UD has a process for assisting dual-career couples and supports work-life balance through family-friendly policies.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The University of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from members of underrepresented groups. The University's Notice of Non-Discrimination can be found at http://www.udel.edu/aboutus/legalnotices.html.