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Job title: Lecturer or Assistant Teaching Professor of Mathematics

Company: Pennsylvania State University

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Penn State Brandywine invites applications for a faculty position as Lecturer (Master’s) or Assistant Teaching Professor (Ph.D.) of Mathematics to begin January 2024, or as negotiated. This is a 36-week limited-term (single year) academic appointment, funded for one year from the date of hire with a strong possibility of appointment renewal for subsequent periods.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic person with a commitment to high-quality instruction in a student-centered environment. The instructor will contribute to the success of all students, with a focus on students from historically and currently underrepresented groups in higher education and STEM fields. The successful candidate will teach 12 credits (4 classes) per semester in a broad range of undergraduate general education subjects in Mathematics and Statistics that support Penn State Brandywine’s degree programs, especially those in Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity Analytics and Operations, and Business. Teaching assignments may require day, evening and/or Saturday classes using traditional, hybrid, and/or on-line delivery methods. Evidence of prior successful college-level and online teaching experience is valued for this position, as is enthusiasm for working in a multidisciplinary environment.

Responsibilities include:

• Teach 12 credits (contact hours) per week

• Participating in course, curriculum, and program development

• Advising students, supervising student projects, and providing career guidance

• Participation in campus, university, and community service activities

• Engaging in scholarly, professional development activities to stay current in the discipline, including effective pedagogical methods

Requirements: Master’s Degree or Ph.D. in Mathematics or a closely related field

This position requires successful completion of standard background checks in accordance with University policies.

Application: For full consideration, applicants are required to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy, and diversity statement that details how their teaching, service and/or scholarship has supported the success of students from diverse and/or underrepresented backgrounds. Applicants who have not yet had the opportunity for such experiences should note their plans for such work. Submit application as a single PDF document. Other information pertinent to the position may also be included. Finalists will be asked to submit a list of three references. Application review begins immediately and continues until a suitable candidate is found. Apply online at:

Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

Campus Information: As Pennsylvania’s sole land-grant institution and largest public university, Penn State is ranked as a top US public university and global institution for academic standing, specialty programs, and research that impacts the world. With an $8.5 billion total operating budget, $1 billion in annual research expenditures, and nearly 35,000 faculty and staff, Penn State enrolls 90,000 students in one University across 24 campuses and an online World Campus. Penn State Brandywine is a beautiful campus, located on 112 acres in Media, PA, 20 miles west of Philadelphia’s center city. Penn State Brandywine’s principal strengths are its highly diverse student population; exceptional teaching, research, and outreach; undergraduate education among the arts, sciences, and professional fields; student engagement, leadership, and success; established and emerging partnerships with business and industry, community and civic partners, and k-12 and higher education; and entrepreneurial ecosystem and economic growth.

For more information about the campus, visit http://brandywine.psu.edu/. For more information about Penn State University, visit: http://www.psu.edu/. Inquiries about the position should be addressed to Dr. Jennifer Nesbitt, Interim Director of Academic Affairs, Penn State Brandywine. E-mail: [email protected]. Telephone: 610 892-1411.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review .

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

EEO IS THE LAW

Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

Media, PA

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Location: Centre County, PA

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