Assistant or Associate Professor: Mathematics

Job Description Summary

• The Department of Mathematics at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore invites applicants for a full-time, nine-month, tenure track position teaching mathematics courses.
• Salary Range: $75,000 - $95,000

Benefits

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore, as a University System of Maryland institution and a Maryland State agency, provides a comprehensive benefits package to all regular faculty and staff. The Office of Employee Benefits provides consultative services and assistance with benefits planning, enrollment, and changes. Eligible employees may participate in a variety of benefit plans including:

• Health insurance, including multiple medical plan options for employees

• and dependents offered through the State of Maryland Employee Benefits
• Division.

• Prescription drug, dental, and flexible spending accounts, and vision

coverage.

• Retirement plans: mandatory enrollment in a state pension system or an

• Optional Retirement Plan with Fidelity or TIAA, Supplemental Retirement
• Accounts (TIAA, Fidelity, or MSRP-Nationwide) with $600 annual state
• match, Life Insurance (state sponsored MetLife, USM sponsored MetLife
• Plan, life insurance and long-term disability insurance).

• Tuition remission benefits for eligible employees and, subject to USM

• policies, spouses and dependents at University System of Maryland
• institutions.

• Exempt positions start at 22 days annual per year, sick leave 15 days per

year, personal leave 3 days per year), and paid holidays.

• Employee wellness and support resources and access to the State of

Maryland wellness programs.

While research experience is desired, emphasis is placed on excellence in teaching. Experience working with undergraduates using innovative course delivery methods, student-centered techniques, and delivery of real-world experiences for students are highly desired. The ideal candidate will contribute to the mission of preparing students from a variety of backgrounds to be successful. Beyond teaching classes, experience with placement or remediation is necessary. In addition, the individual filling this position will be expected to demonstrate excellence in teaching undergraduate coursework, in research/scholarship, and service to the Department, University, and the Profession. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Responsibilities

• •Teach twelve (12) credit hours of undergraduate-level Mathematics courses
• per semester (which may include web-based or other non-traditional
• instructional delivery methods) in Algebra, Calculus, Statistics, and upper level
• courses to support our mathematics degree tracks.
• •Develop and deliver course information to foster student learning and increase
• student engagement.
• •Collaborate with the Department on the issues of course placement,
• remediation, and overall course design.
• •Evaluate and revise department curriculum, course materials, and delivery
• methods as changes in pedagogy and teaching environments warrant.
• •Review, evaluate, and revise Department policy and curriculum in conjunction
• with other Department members to enhance student academic and career
• success.
• •Prepare and execute an annual personal development program including
• increasing both course content knowledge and teaching effectiveness skills.
• •Performs other related duties assigned by the department Chair.

Required Qualifications

• •Ph.D. in Statistics, Actuarial Science, Applied Mathematics, Mathematics
• Education, or related area. ABD candidates will be considered for this position.
• ABD candidates will be considered if degree is conferred by the effective date
• of appointment.
• •Candidates must provide evidence or potential for productivity in teaching
• undergraduate coursework, in research/scholarship, and service to the
• Department, University, and the Profession.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• •Strong communication skills, including written communication.
• •Ability to effectively communicate fundamental mathematics content to
• students.
• •Must have the ability to handle multiple tasks, assess and order priorities, and
• track details in an intense environment.

Physical Demands

• •May require extended periods of standing, bending, stooping, sitting at desk.
• •May require lifting.
• •Requires communication with a variety of constituents externally and internally.
• •Requires operation of a variety of office equipment.

Additional Job Details

Required Application Materials: Qualified candidates must submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy, statement of research and scholarly interests, and the names of three current professional references ( current supervisor will not be contacted without the candidate’s prior consent), including e-mail address and telephone number. All applicants must apply using the new online application system. Please visit https://umd.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UMES to apply. The successful candidate must be able to accept employment in the United States without Employer Immigration sponsorship.

Best Consideration Date: N/A

Posting Close Date: N/A

Open Until Filled: Yes

Department

UMES-SESA-Mathematics

Worker Sub-Type

Faculty Regular

Salary Range

$75,000 - $95,000

EEO Statement

UMES is an EEO/AA employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.

Diversity Statement

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) is an equal access, equal opportunity institution fully committed to diversity in education and employment. All students, employees, and the campus community at UMES are valued, respected, and have the opportunity to receive an equitable experience in an inclusive, welcoming environment of openness and appreciation.

Title IX Statement

It is the policy of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) to comply with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination (including sexual harassment and sexual violence) based on sex in the University's educational programs and activities. Title IX also prohibits retaliation for asserting or otherwise participating in claims of sex discriminations or harassment.