Visiting Assistant Professor for SMTE

Job Title

Visiting Assistant Professor for SMTE

Agency

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Department

College of Science - Dean

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Corpus Christi, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

The Department of Mathematics & Statistics in the College of Science seeks a dynamic colleague committed to fostering teaching excellence and student development in a program that values creativity, collaboration, learner-centered pedagogy, and sense of belonging. The Department is currently accepting applications for a full-time, nine-month, limited-term, one-year visiting faculty appointment starting from Fall 2024. The new faculty member will join a collaborative group of over 25 mathematics and statistics faculty who serve the entire campus community.

All interested applicants are encouraged to apply, including those from historically underrepresented groups and candidates with demonstrated commitments to service excellence in a higher education environment.

The Department of Mathematics & Statistics in the College of Science has a commitment to service excellence and strives to educate students at the University so that they are prepared to use mathematics intelligently in their chosen fields of study and to understand mathematics as it affects their lives and participation in public affairs. The Mathematics Program provides its majors and graduate students with preparation for careers in education, science, and commerce, as well as providing a solid foundation for further study in mathematics. We also strive to serve our community by providing expertise to local schools, industry, and business.

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a premier institution of higher education, dedicated to providing an unparalleled commitment to student success, developing professionals and engaged leaders, closing achievement gaps as a Hispanic and Minority Serving Institution, and providing intellectual capital through research, creative activity, and innovation for South Texas, the Gulf of Mexico, and beyond.

Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi (TAMU-CC) is a rapidly growing doctoral research university with more than 11,000 students. TAMU-CC, a Hispanic and Minority Serving Doctoral Research Institution, provides a robust campus experience focused on student and faculty success. Located on its own island on the Texas Gulf Coast, the “Island University” was recently recognized as one of the most beautiful coastal campuses in the United States. State-of-the-art classroom and laboratory buildings, support facilities, and recognized faculty strategically position TAMU-CC to achieve its goal of national and international prominence.

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, or Statistics.
• At least five (5) years’ experience as an Assistant Professor (tenure track or visiting) or Instructor in the academy/university teaching Mathematics/Applied Mathematics/Math Education
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching undergraduate lower and upper-level mathematics, data science, and/or statistics courses in both modes: online and Face-to-Face.
• Experience teaching underprivilege and varied populations.
• Breadth and depth of mathematical knowledge.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated commitment and experience in teaching math courses for different majors including engineers and scientists.
• Demonstrated commitment and preparation for excellence in teaching higher-level mathematics courses for the mathematics majors.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues in performing service.
• Demonstrated ability to work with varied student populations at the college level.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

TO APPLY: https://www.tamucc.edu/human-resources/careers/index.php

All required documentation must be submitted to be considered for the position.

A completed application will include:

• Cover letter describing the qualifications for the position. Please indicate the position that you are primarily applying for (mathematics education or general mathematics).
• Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Copies of all unofficial graduate transcripts
• A list of three professional references including names, titles, phone numbers and email addresses.

The deadline for applications is May 22, 2024.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigatio