Assistant Professor of Practice - Mathematics
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Job Info

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Working Title:

Assistant Professor of Practice - Mathematics

Department:

Mathematics-1088

Requisition Number:

F_240127

Posting Open Date:

09/04/2024

Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date):

10/21/2024

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Description of Work:

Duties/Responsibilities: Responsibilities include overseeing instruction in introductory courses taught by graduate teaching assistants and mentoring the instructors. It is also expected that the successful candidate will teach first and second year undergraduate courses. Other responsibilities include professional development for graduate teaching assistants, updating introductory courses, and overseeing the use of technology in the Department's instruction (such as WeBWorK).

Salary/Benefits: A competitive starting salary will be negotiated. UNL makes available reasonably priced life, health, and long-term disability insurance programs along with a faculty retirement plan which includes significant institutional contribution.

Questions about the position may be directed to Brian Harbourne (Professor of Practice Search Committee) at brianharbourne@unl.edu.

As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. (or equivalent) in mathematics or a closely related field or anticipated degree by August 2025.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong teaching and mentoring skills.
• Adept at overseeing lower-level courses taught by graduate teaching assistants.
• Interest in teaching pedagogy for graduate teaching assistants and in overseeing the use of technology in the Department's instruction (such as WeBWorK).
• A commitment to an inclusive environment and working with diverse communities.

Work Location (City, State):

Lincoln, NE

How to Apply:

Click "Apply for this Job" and complete the information form. Submit the following documents at mathjobs.org:

1. Letter of Application.
2. Curriculum vitae.
3. Teaching statement (addressing aptitude for mentoring, managing teaching in lower-level courses, teaching pedagogy, and overseeing use of technology, such as WeBWorK, in lower-level courses).
4. At least three letters of reference, at least one of which addresses teaching. (Please arrange for your references to submit their letters using mathjobs.org).

Failure to submit applications to both mathjobs.org and https://employment.unl.edu will result in an incomplete application and cannot be reviewed.For questions or accommodations related to this position contact:

Brian Harbourne
brianharbourne@unl.edu

Job Category (old):

Faculty Non-Tenure Leading

Job Type:

Full-Time

Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding?:

No

Planned Hire Date:

08/18/2025

Organizational Location:

Default Location

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