Adjunct Assistant Professor
The University of Texas at Arlington

Job Info

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Posting Number:

F00296P

Position Title:

Adjunct Assistant Professor

Department:

Mathematics

Location:

Arlington

Job Family:

Faculty

Position Status:

Part-time

Rank:

Non-Tenured

Open to:

External and Internal

FLSA:

Exempt

Duration:

Funding expected to continue

Benefits Eligible:

No

Job Summary:

The Mathematics Department in the College of Science, the University of Texas at Arlington, invites applications for a part-time, Adjunct Assistant Professor.

The number of vacancies is dependent on student enrollment, division needs, and dean approval. Positions are available for both on campus and online teaching. Your application cannot be considered complete until all required documents have been received. Adjunct faculty plans classes and implements and evaluates teaching/learning objectives and student learning outcomes. Adjunct faculty undertakes the divisional and professional responsibilities of a part-time faculty member, including office hours. The successful applicant will be expected to provide quality instruction in undergraduate Mathematics courses matching the instructor's background, education, and skills. The successful applicant will be expected to provide instruction in a full range of Mathematics courses, including, but not limited to, Contemporary Mathematics, College Algebra, Trigonometry, Elementary Statistical Analysis, Business Algebra, Business Calculus, Preparation for Calculus, Calculus, and Linear Algebra. Adjunct faculty members will be required to use certain texts and meet certain parameters set by the Department of Mathematics. Adjunct instructors will be required to include in their courses certain student assessment measures determined by the department, and to compile data on those assessment criteria.

Benefits at UTA:

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees at the University.

To help you understand the full value of these benefits, we have created a tool that calculates the total worth of your compensation package. This tool takes into account all of the benefits that you are eligible for, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. To access this tool and learn more about the total value of your benefits, please click on the following link:
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CBC Requirement:

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• The successful candidate will be expected to achieve excellence in teaching and to assist in further development of the Mathematics program.
• Adjunct faculty plans classes and implements and evaluates teaching/learning objectives and student learning outcomes.
• Adjunct faculty undertakes the divisional and professional responsibilities of a part-time faculty member, including office hours.
• The successful applicant will be expected to provide quality instruction in undergraduate Mathematics courses matching the instructor's background, education, and skills.
• Adjunct faculty members will be required to use certain texts and meet certain parameters set by the Department of Mathematics.
• Adjunct instructors will be required to include in their courses certain student assessment measures determined by the department, and to compile data on those assessment criteria.

Required Qualifications:

A Master's Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field with at least 18 graduate hours in Mathematics and outstanding experience in teaching lower-division math courses.

Preferred Qualifications:

Ph.D./Ed.D. in Math Education, Mathematics, or Statistics, including 18 graduate hours in Mathematics with significant experience in Education.

Department Information:

The Department of Mathematics is the winner of the 2013 American Mathematical Society Award for Exemplary Program or Achievement in a Mathematics Department. The Department of Mathematics is a major center for mathematics research and education in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex and North Texas. It serves more than 10,000 students annually and features nationally recognized faculty with outstanding accomplishments in teaching, research, and service. The department offers a variety of degree programs, including BA, BS, MA, MS, and PhD in pure and applied mathematics, statistics, and mathematics education. It currently offers over 100 sections of lower-division mathematics courses per semester. For more details, visit the Department's web page at http://www.uta.edu/math, the College of Science web page at https://www.uta.edu/academics/schools-colleges/science, and the University's webpage http://www.uta.edu.

University Information:

The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 "Very High Research Activity" institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times' annual "Best for Vets: Colleges" list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA's $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.

Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100. The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.

EEO Statement:

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University's compliance with this policy.

ADA Accommodations:

The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email ADADocs@uta.edu.

Number of Vacancies:

1

Desired Start Date:

09/01/2024

Special Instructions to Applicants:

To apply applicants should go to http://uta.peopleadmin.com/ and submit the following materials: professional CV; letter of application outlining applicant's interest, qualifications, and experience for the position; statement of teaching philosophy, contact information of three professional references, and unofficial graduate transcripts.Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Persons from groups historically underrepresented in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics are encouraged to apply.

Questions may be addressed to: Jeremy Glass (jglass@uta.edu) for online classes or Dr. David Jorgensen (djorgens@uta.edu) for on-campus classes.

For more information about UTA, please visit: http://www.uta.edu/uta

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