Lecturer – Mathematics
Description of Job
The Mathematics Program in the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Edgewood College invites applications for a full-time Lecturer position.
The ideal candidate will have a proven record of success in teaching with a focus on introductory level math courses. The candidate should be mission driven with a desire to innovate to improve and enhance the experience of college students in mathematics courses. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to promoting diversity, inclusion, and multicultural competence in an educational and work environment and must be willing to contribute to the College’s strategic plan of inclusion.
Responsibilities
- Teach introductory undergraduate mathematics courses
- Assist in designing courses
- Implementing teaching strategies that facilitate student engagement and success with mathematics.
- Mathematics faculty members are also expected to contribute to the mathematics program through appropriate service activities such as mentoring, assessment, and governance.
Job Qualifications
Necessary Education or Work Experience
- MS, ABD, or earned doctorate in Mathematics, Mathematics Education, or a closely related discipline (including at least 18 credits of graduate level math)
- Experience working with undergraduates in the classroom
- Ability to engage all students to develop the skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to reach their learning goals
- Ability to work collaboratively with department colleagues and others on campus
Required Knowledge and Skills
An enthusiastic, reflective approach to teaching is required. Candidates with a demonstrated ability to create meaningful collegial relationships with students, faculty, and leadership with diverse backgrounds and points of view will be given priority consideration.
Other Qualifications
Edgewood College, a Catholic college sponsored by the Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to academic excellence through diversity in its faculty, staff, and students. Candidates must demonstrate multicultural competence – the awareness, knowledge, and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant, and productive ways. Applicants from traditionally underrepresented populations including women and racial and ethnic minorities are especially encouraged to apply. The selected candidate must actively support the mission of the College by working with faculty, staff and students to share in our core values – truth, compassion, justice, partnership, and community.
How to Apply
Send a cover letter, resume, and references to:
Edgewood College
Human Resources – LMMT
1000 Edgewood College Drive
Madison, WI 53711
E-mail: officeofacademicaffairs@edgewood.edu
Equal Opportunity Employer