Teaching Assistant/Associate Professor
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Job Info

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Department:

Mathematics - 318900

Posting Open Date:

12/23/2024

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Position Type:

Permanent Faculty

Working Title:

Teaching Assistant/Associate Professor

Appointment Type:

Fixed Term Faculty

Vacancy ID:

FAC0005405

Full-time/Part-time:

Full-Time Permanent

Hours per week:

40

FTE:

1

Position Location:

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range:

Dependent on Experience and/or Qualifications

Proposed Start Date:

07/01/2025

Be a Tar Heel!:

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:

The mission of the Department of Mathematics is to extend the frontiers of mathematical knowledge and the ways it is used in the real world, to disseminate that knowledge and to train the next generation of teachers and researchers, as well as those choosing careers with industry or government. The Department is committed to building and nourishing interactions with other units across the UNC campus and with academic and industrial partners in North Carolina's Research Triangle region, throughout the State and across the Nation. The Department maintains a strong research program as well as a comprehensive educational program. An active, healthy research environment is essential for training graduate students and enlivens undergraduate teaching by bringing students into contact with new and relevant mathematics, fostering fundamental mathematical skills and appreciation, and encouraging students to become the next generation of researchers and educators.

Position Summary:

This Teaching Faculty position is for an initial term of three years and is renewable upon review. This position will be at the rank of Teaching Assistant Professor or Teaching Associate Professor, depending on the selected candidate's qualifications and experience. We seek a dynamic person who is prepared to teach and design undergraduate math courses, including courses in the calculus sequence in a large enrollment setting. The successful candidate will also be expected to serve as a course coordinator to manage a team of faculty and graduate student TAs, to perform administrative duties in support of teaching, such as managing placement testing or supervising undergraduate classroom assistants, and to collaborate with other faculty members engaged in similar efforts.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

A Ph.D. or equivalent degree in mathematics, math education, or a closely related field is required. Demonstrated knowledge of scholarship in science teaching and learning, experience teaching at the college level, and experience in curriculum design are expected.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

Demonstrated knowledge of scholarship in science teaching and learning, experience teaching at the college level, and experience in curriculum design are expected.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:

This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority in accordance with the Clery Act. This position will be required to report Clery crimes to the Clery Compliance Manager and complete annual training about reporting responsibilities.

Special Instructions:

Applicants must apply online at https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/293513.

In addition to the information requested by the UNC website, applicants should post the following at www.mathjobs.org:
(1) the AMS Standard Cover Sheet
(2) a cover letter giving reasons for your interest in the position
(3) a CV including courses taught
(4) a statement of teaching philosophy
(5) any available evidence of teaching effectiveness
(6) a description of previous curriculum design and ideas for the future
(7) at least three letters of recommendation.

Note that candidates must apply at both the UNC website and MathJobs in order to be considered for the position. The UNC website will request a list of references. Letters of recommendation only need to be uploaded to MathJobs.

Applications received by January 23, 2025 will be given full consideration. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Further information is available on our website at http://www.math.unc.edu and specific questions can be referred to Jason Metcalfe at metcalfe@email.unc.edu.

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