Term Assistant Professor of Quantitative Studies

at  University of Alaska

• 528210
• Palmer, Alaska, United States, 99645
• Faculty Full-time
• On Campus
• UNAC Grade 30
• UAA Matanuska Susitna College
  Matanuska-Susitna College under the University of Alaska Anchorage Community & Technical College invites applications for a Term Assistant Professor of Quantitative Studies. This is a bipartite (no research requirement) position. The successful candidate should be available to start August 2024 for the upcoming academic year.
  “Opportunities start here” is more than a slogan at Matanuska-Susitna College (Mat-Su College); it is our mission. Our aim is to transform student aspirations into realities. Matanuska-Susitna College seeks applicants who possess a desire to help students succeed in reaching their goals.
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  The primary function of the Quantitative Studies faculty member is teaching, with a total load of 24 credits during an academic year. Other responsibilities involve service, such as curriculum development or committee work, for the college or university. Service activities could also include service to the profession or public.
  The ideal candidate is student-centric, committed to student success, and possesses the ability to teach developmental and lower division math courses. Preparing students for a broad range of higher level courses in varying disciplines is a primary function of this position. To thrive in this role, the applicant should be able to effectively integrate technology into the classroom to support student learning and should be versed in face-to-face, hybrid, and distance delivery formats. The applicant should have the ability to encourage students to be actively engaged in the teaching/learning processes. A demonstrated commitment to taking on the diverse tasks associated with being a productive member of a small faculty, such as committee memberships and community service is essential to this position.
  The following experiences would be beneficial for applicants to bring with them to this position: three or more years successful college level teaching in developmental or lower level mathematics and service in a higher education institution; teaching with current technologies such as Blackboard or other LMS, audio and video components, interactive learning objects, lecture capture, & smartboards; and demonstrated success working with diverse populations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

The required qualifications for this position include a Master’s degree in Mathematics or a Master’s degree in a closely related field with at least 18 credits of graduate-level mathematics. It is preferred the candidate has an earned doctoral degree in Mathematics or a closely related field.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

The following are required documents for applicants to upload with their online application:

• Cover Letter
• Resume or CV
• Three Professional References, including email & phone number contact information
• Transcripts
• Teaching Philosophy Statement

A teaching demonstration will be part of the interview process for candidates advancing to the final stages of the search.

Please refer the Job description for details