Instructor
Subject to funding, positions may be available at the ranks of Instructor, Senior Instructor, Lecturer or Senior Lecturer, depending on qualifications, beginning August 2013. Appointments may be made for one or three-year terms, or to standing positions. Interest and documented expertise in teaching precalculus and calculus are essential. Candidates must be ready to contribute to the development of new or existing courses. A Ph.D. in mathematics is preferred; a master`s degree is required. We encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds. Review of applications will begin on March 1, and will continue until the positions are filled. All reference letters should address teaching.
Submit the following application material online at www.mathjobs.org:
• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Teaching Statement
• Publication List
• 3 Reference Letters (to be submitted by the reference writers)
• Anything else requested in the position description
Persons who are unable to apply using the mathjobs.org website or who do not wish to do so may send application materials to the address below or further information, please contact:
Department of Mathematics
Penn State University
107 McAllister Building
University Park, PA 16802
We encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds. Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce.
Instructor/Mathematics Retention and Intervention Coordinator
The Eberly College of Science Department of Mathematics is seeking a qualified instructor to coordinate retention activities within several of the department’s online Mathematics courses which are offered through the Penn State World Campus. This person will work within the Department of Mathematics to identify and implement retention strategies for identified courses. This position will utilize data analytics to identify student problem areas within courses, provide students with additional feedback and direction to resources for assistance, and track student outcomes. In-course tutoring and online group study sessions may also be required. A master’s degree in mathematics or related field is required. Teaching experience is preferred. This is a fixed-term appointment funded one year from date of hire with excellent possibility of refunding. We seek candidates who are able to demonstrate experience and ability to advance the Eberly College of Science diversity initiative. Submit the following application material online at mathjobs.org. Include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, publication list, three reference letters (to be submitted by the reference writers). Persons who are unable to apply using the mathjobs.org website or who do not wish to do so may send application materials to the address below or further information, please contact: Instructor/Mathematics Retention and Intervention Coordinator Search, Department of Mathematics, Penn State University, 107 McAllister Building University Park, PA 16802. Employment will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce.