Assistant Professor of Mathematics, Tenure-Track | Otterbein University - Military Veterans

Assistant Professor of Mathematics, Tenure-Track Job Type: Faculty Job Number: 00367 Location: Westerville, OH Division: Academic Affairs DESCRIPTION DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS & ACTUARIAL SCIENCE Assistant Professor of Mathematics Otterbein University is seeking applicants for the position of tenure-track Assistant Professor in M athematics . We seek candidates with a demonstrated commitment to undergraduate teaching and research, as well as to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, who will contribute to the department's efforts to enhance diversity and provide an inclusive learning environment for all. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Teaching load is 4 - 3. Candidate will provide high quality instruction while pursuing an active research agenda. Beyond successful teaching, the successful candidate will have departmental and university service responsibilities. QUALIFICATIONS Ph.D. in Mathematics by the time of appointment is required. Documented evidence of quality teaching, usually through student evaluations and/or peer review, is also required. Candidates with expertise in all areas of mathematics will be considered. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION WHEN : This appointment begins in August 2025. COMPENSATION : For the rank Assistant Professor - $61,000 (plus University benefits). DEPARTMENT : The mathematics program at Otterbein is unique in that mathematics majors begin, in their first semester, a study of advanced calculus and abstract algebra, while simultaneously studying computational calculus. Students pursue a rigorous course of study, while also enjoying the quality instruction and individualized attention that is a hallmark of our university. The department offers undergraduate degrees in mathematics, mathematics with teaching licensure, and actuarial science. There is a university-wide mathematics requirement for graduation and, for this reason, half of the teaching schedules serve this need. For more information about the Department of Mathematics & Actuarial Science visit: https://www.otterbein.edu/programs/ba-bs-mathematics/ OTTERBEIN UNIVERSITY : Historically progressive. That is the hallmark of Otterbein University and those connected to this private university nestled in the picturesque, historic Uptown Westerville district in central Ohio and minutes away from Columbus, Ohio's largest city. Otterbein has set the pace by providing an educational experience that is progressive, innovative, and inclusive. Students come from towns throughout Ohio, as well as many states and multiple countries, enriching the campus through their individual and collective diversity. As a university that educates students of various racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, we strive for and value a diverse faculty and staff that reflects our student population and Franklin County. Otterbein has been selected as one of 23 universities across the US and the first in Ohio to host a Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation Campus Center. Otterbein will work with its own campus community as well as the Columbus City and Westerville City school districts to create positive narrative change about race; promote racial healing activities; and erase structural barriers to equity and opportunity. To learn more about Otterbein, visit www.otterbein.edu. WHERE : Otterbein University is located in Westerville, Ohio, a suburb of Columbus, and has received notable national designations, including two appearances on Money Magazine's Top 100 list of Americas' 'Best Places to Live' and recognized as one of Forbes 'America's Friendliest Towns.' Westerville has a population of approximately 37,000 people and combines the beauty and convenience of a medium-sized community with the cultural, educational, and economic benefits of Columbus, the state capital, a thriving and diverse metropolitan area of 1.4 million people. Central Ohio is the fastest growing area in the state with stability provided by a diversified economy. APPLICATION: To apply, submit: letter of application, curriculum vitae, teaching evaluations, and three references including contact information, and a diversity statement, consisting of no more than one single-spaced page, addressing the following two questions: How has a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion informed your teaching, scholarship, and/or professional experience to date? How do you see yourself contributing to Otterbein's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Priority review will be given to applications received by December 9, 2024. Otterbein considers diversity and inclusion as integral parts of the University's achievement of excellence. We welcome applications from candidates from groups that have been historically underrepresented in mathematics and in higher education. Otterbein University is an EEO Employer. To apply, visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/otterbein/jobs/4697999/assistant-professor-of-mathematics-tenure-track Copyright 2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-c58055020fe31f49affcb729cd83d408