Assistant Professor of Mathematics

POSITION SUMMARY:

Date application must be received for priority consideration by: November 1, 2024
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date: September 16, 2025
Closing Date or if blank, Open Until Filled:
Job Family Group: Faculty
Division/Department: School of Science & Business/Mathematics
Compensation Range: $65,508 - $69,520 (Assistant Prof YIR 1-4) commensurate with experience in a comparable faculty appointment and according to the SOU faculty collective bargaining agreement
Faculty Classification of Instruction Programs (CIP) Code anticipated: 27.01, Mathematics
FLSA Status: Exempt
Appointment Basis: 9 month
Time Type: Full-time
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Renewable/Non-renewable/Grants/Limited Duration: Renewable
This position is designated as a critical, security-sensitive or safety-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal Background Check: Yes
Work Location Type: On campus
Worker Status: Must be able to legally work in the United States without visa sponsorship

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT:

• Each applicant is required to provide (as attachments to the online application) the following supplemental documents: (1) letter providing some detail of the applicant’s qualifications and interest in the position; (2) current resume/CV; (3) teaching philosophy (2 page max); (4) unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts; and (5) at least three letters of recommendation from professional references. - PLEASE NOTE - during the application process, you will be prompted to attach these documents in the area titled "Resume." Please either combine ALL documents into ONE attachment, OR upload each item separately in this section. Failure to upload ALL of the required documents may disqualify application from consideration.

• If you need reasonable accommodations due to a disability, please contact Human Resources for assistance.

• For technical issues, additional information, or general inquiries, please contact: Human Resource Services via email at hrs@sou.edu or by phone at (541)552-8553 BEFORE submission of the application.

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POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Department of Mathematics at Southern Oregon University (SOU) invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor position to begin in September 2025. Though all applicants will be considered, candidates with expertise in the broad field of applied mathematics are preferred.

Applicants should have the desire and ability to teach a breadth of upper and lower-division courses within the Mathematics Department, including those meeting entry-level and general education requirements. The typical teaching load is three 4-credit classes per term.

Other responsibilities include scholarship, student advising, curriculum development, and departmental and university service.

We offer excellent comprehensive health and retirement benefits. The start date is September 2025 and the position will be open until filled with priority deadline of November 1, 2024.

Southern Oregon University is a public liberal arts institution of approximately 4,000 undergraduate and 1,000 graduate students. The surrounding area is known for cultural offerings such as the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, the Ashland International Film Festival, and the Britt Music Festival. The region is noted for its unparalleled biodiversity and the university lies in close proximity to the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument. The Rogue Valley is renowned for outdoor activities such as hiking, skiing, and biking.

Minimum Qualifications

• Initial appointment at the rank of assistant professor requires a terminal degree, or ABD, in Mathematics (or a closely related field) from an accredited institution.

• Applicants should have the equivalent