Assistant Professor of Mathematical Sciences

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Institution:

University of Wisconsin Stevens Point

Position Title:

Assistant Professor of Mathematical Sciences

Job Category:

Faculty

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Assistant Professor

Job Duties:

The successful candidate will be able to teach statistics and mathematics courses for general education as well as courses in the Mathematics majors. This is a tenure-track, nine-month faculty position in the Department of Mathematical Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. The position is based at the Stevens Point campus and involves courses primarily taught in person, but there is a possibility of teaching assignments at the Wausau campus or Marshfield campus, and of online or hybrid courses. Maintaining an active research agenda and providing leadership and service to the university, community, and profession are required for tenure. A typical teaching load is twelve credit hours per semester.

Key Job Responsibilities:

FTE:

100%

Principal Work Location:

UW-Stevens Point Main Campus, Science Building

Department:

Mathematical Sciences

Department Description:

The Department of Mathematical Sciences offers majors in Mathematics, Mathematics with Actuarial Emphasis, and Mathematics for Teacher Certification. It includes 25 faculty and academic staff across 3 campuses with about 70 majors and 30 minors. The Department of Mathematical Sciences is committed to diversity in its curriculum and prepares students for a diverse and inclusive world.

Supervisor:

Cynthia McCabe, Assistant Dean, School of Mathematics, Computing, Physics and Astronomy

Total Rewards

UW Stevens Point provides a competitive benefits package including monthly premiums starting at $32, deductibles starting at $250, auto-enrollment in the Wisconsin Retirement System (pension) with employer contributions, and 17+ days of paid time off (PTO)*. Additional benefits and more information are available on our Total Rewards page.

University Description:

Through the discovery and dissemination of knowledge, UW-Stevens Point stimulates intellectual growth, provides a liberal education, and prepares students for a diverse, sustainable world. The university is committed to creating a safe, inclusive learning community for all faculty and staff from a variety of backgrounds. Visit https://www.uwsp.edu/join-uw-stevens-point/ for more information about UW-Stevens Point. To learn about the Stevens Point (aka Point) area fun, jobs, housing, education, quality of life, and bragging rights, visit www.EverythingPointsHere.com.

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in statistics, actuarial science, or data analytics awarded before August 2024; or, a Ph.D. in mathematics or mathematics education may be acceptable with substantial work in statistics or statistics education.
• Experience and/or demonstrated commitment to undergraduate teaching.
• Demonstrated success and/or interest in teaching first- and second-year statistics and mathematics courses.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching diverse groups.
• Experience teaching with current educational tools and methods.
• Experience and/or demonstrated commitment to online course development and teaching.

How to Apply:

This position and instructions on how to apply are located on our website. Please be sure to complete all required fields and include all required documents before submitting your application. To return to a draft application, click on the “My Activities” link at the top of the screen after logging in. Once you click on Submit Application, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials. After submitting the application, you will receive an Application Confirmation email from the application system. Refer to the “How To Apply” document for more information.

Terms of Employment:

This is a tenure-track, academic-year-based faculty position. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment. University sponsorship is available for this position.

Deadline and Required Materials:

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Applications received by Sunday, December 17, 2023 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration.
Files must be complete to be considered. Submission in PDF format is preferred for all attachments. Please include the following documents:

• Cover letter addressing qualifications and experience
• Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of teaching/research experience, professional goals, and interests
• Three letters of recommendation (at least one specifically evaluating past teaching performance), uploaded by candidate or sent to [email protected] directly from references
• Unofficial graduate transcripts (undergraduate transcripts are optional)

(Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts may be required of finalists)
Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

Contact Information:

For additional information regarding the position, please call or email:
Kavita Bhatia, Chair, Search and Screen Committee
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 715-346-2120

If you have any questions regarding the application process, need special arrangements, or if you submitted your application with missing materials, please call or email:
Human Resources
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 715-346-2606

Special Notes:

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. UW-Stevens Point’s mission is, “Through the discovery, dissemination and application of knowledge, UW-Stevens Point fosters intellectual growth, provides a broad-based education, models community engagement and prepares students for success in a diverse and sustainable world.”
Individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Human Resources and Affirmative Action at 715-346-2606 or [email protected].

The safety and success of students, faculty, and staff at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is paramount. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act requires the distribution of an annual security report to all current and prospective students, faculty, and staff. You may obtain the complete report at https://www3.uwsp.edu/protsv/Pages/Clery.aspx
The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
An offer of employment will require a criminal background check and authorization to work within the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
*PTO offering prorated based on start date and hours worked.