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Assistant Professor of Mathematics

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title Assistant Professor of Mathematics
Posting Number F00784
Position Type Faculty - Tenure Track
Unionized Position Code AAUP
Hours/Schedule
Campus Main Campus, Utica NY
Date Position Available 08/01/2024
Posted Salary $61,500
FLSA Status Exempt
Benefits Eligible Yes
If yes, please select: All Benefits
Position Summary Information

Position Summary
The Department of Mathematics at Utica University invites applications for a tenure-track position beginning August 1, 2024.
Location Utica, NY
Application Deadline 04/16/2024
*Full consideration by*: 04/16/2024
Open Until Filled Yes
Major Responsibilities
The successful candidate will teach in a student-centered, small department and contribute to the activities of the department. Responsibilities of the position involve developing and teaching undergraduate courses in applied mathematics and general education courses. The teaching load is 12 credit hours each semester. Candidates must demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate education. Other expectations include service to the department and the university including advising mathematics majors, departmental assessment, continued development of mathematics courses (particularly in applied mathematics), supervising student projects, and university-wide committee service.
Driving Responsibilities
Travel
Supervises This position does not supervise.
Education Required PhD
Certification Required Not Applicable
Education & Experience Qualifications
Candidates must have a Ph.D. in mathematics or applied mathematics, with preference being given to applied mathematics. ABD candidates will be considered.
Minimum Skills/Abilities
Commitment and ability to work with students of diverse backgrounds is necessary. Preference is given to candidates who have an active research program from any area of applied mathematics and experience teaching mathematics (as an instructor of record) at the college/university level.
Applicant Documents Instructions
Candidates are asked to submit an additional reflective statement about teaching in the required applicant document titled “diversity statement”. Since Utica University strives to be a diverse and inclusive community, it is essential that you include in this statement a reflection on the kinds of experiences you have had, and the kinds of approaches you would take, teaching and working with a diverse student body. (For the definition of diversity that we use at Utica University, please see the following web page: http://www.utica.edu/instadvance/marketingcomm/about/diversity/aboutus.cfm.)

Applications that do not address diversity will be considered incomplete.

In line with the University’s Affirmative Action Policy, there is no requirement or expectation that a candidate disclose their identity or membership in any protected class or group, either in the diversity statement or in other application documents submitted to the search committee. For additional information on what to provide in your diversity statement please reference the diversity statement guide at the following link: https://www.utica.edu/hr/media/Diversity_Statement_Guide.pdf
Reference letters will be solicited
EEO/AA Statement
Utica University is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify or expression, age, domestic violence victim status, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.
Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Campus Community
Our community of students, faculty and staff reflect a diversity of
experiences, opinions, and cultural backgrounds shaped by biology, society,
history, and choice. Our community includes members who are diverse by
virtue of their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, ability,
religious and/or spiritual affiliations, and socio-economic status, as well
as the number of other ways in which who we are influences how we see the
world. Furthermore, we value and celebrate diversity, and this results in
a commitment to multiculturalism. We believe that within the community of
human persons, all cultures, perspectives, and beliefs about faith, ideals,
taste and lifestyles are of equal value. Our diversity deepens our
commitment to nurture a multicultural environment in which we engage with
others and blend perspectives, to learn about diverse cultures, to explore
who we are and where we come from and to accept one another without
prejudice. The Utica University Mission and Values Statement includes a
commitment to fostering diversity in perspective, background, and
experience within an environment that is dedicated to the freedom of
expression and the open sharing of ideas.
Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans
Utica University is a comprehensive, independent, private institution founded in 1946 to offer options for higher education study to veterans returning from the Second World War. More than seventy years since veterans returned from WWII, this tradition of serving veterans is still held in high regard here at Utica University, and we are proud to welcome veterans as students and as valued members of our faculty and professional staff.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
    • HercJobs.org (HERC Higher Ed Recruitment Consortium)
    • HigherEdJobs.com
    • InsideHigherEd.com
    • Observer Dispatch (Utica OD)-newspaper
    • Ithaca Journal
    • Personal Referral
    • Utica University Website
    • Albany Times Union
    • Binghamton Press & Sun
    • careerbuilders.com
    • centralnewyorkhelpwanted.com
    • Chronicle.com (Chronicle of Higher Ed website)
    • Elmira Star Gazette
    • Utica University Online Employment Website
    • DiverseEducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education
    • Historically Black Colleges and Universities
    • Indeed.com
    • Current Utica University Employee
    • Referred by a Utica University Employee
    • Referred by a non Utica University Employee
    • Twitter
    • LinkedIn-Job Posting
    • LinkedIn-Recruited by Utica University HR
    • Centralnewyorkhelpwanted.com
    • Syracuse Post Standard-newspaper
    • Albany Times Union-newspaper
    • Facebook
    • Job Fair
    • Search Firm
    • NCAA
    • PRISM Network
    • HBCU Connect
    • DiverseJobs
    • Other
  2. * Please provide more details regarding the source of your referral?

    (Open Ended Question)

  3. Are you a Utica College alumnus/a?
    • Yes
    • No
  4. Did you hear about this employment opportunity from a print or online resource?
    • Online
    • Print
    • Not Applicable

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Resume / Curriculum Vitae
  2. Cover Letter
  3. Statement of Teaching Philosophy
  4. "Contributions to Diversity" Statement
  5. Research Statement
Optional Documents