Job description

Widener University is currently seeking a full-time, non-tenure track Mathematics faculty member in the College of Arts and Sciences. Candidates must have experience teaching mathematics and/or statistics at the college/university level, good communication skills, and demonstrable excellence in teaching. Primary responsibilities will be teaching 12 credits of mathematics per semester mostly focused on Statistics and Business Statistics at the first-year level, teaching upper level statistics and mathematics classes for science and engineering majors. This role will also supervise adjunct instructors teaching introductory statistics course.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (education/training and experience required)

Required:

• Ph.D in Statistics, Mathematics, or closely related field.
• Minimally one-year post degree experience teaching mathematics and statistics at the undergraduate level as the instructor of record.
• Excellent communication skills.

Preferred:

• Demonstrable excellence in teaching, with an interest in participating in scholarship and academic citizenship activities.
• Experience in representing department in recruitment yield and student retention events.
• Active participant in departmental development and advancement.
• A commitment and willingness to direct, develop and oversee student research.

For more information about the department please visit: http://www.widener.edu/academics/schools/arts_scie nces/undergraduate/sciences/math

Widener University is committed to fostering an inclusive community in which faculty, staff, and students from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Widener University is committed to fostering an inclusive community in which faculty, staff, and students from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran.

U.S. work authorization is required.

Widener University, an independent, metropolitan, doctoral-intensive university, connects curricula to social issues through civic engagement. Dynamic teaching, active scholarship, personal attention and experiential learning are key components of the Widener Experience. Located in Chester, PA, Widener’s main campus is nestled between Philadelphia, PA and Wilmington, DE, with Law Schools located in both Harrisburg and Wilmington. For more information about the university, please visit our website at www.widener.edu.

EOE M/F/V/D

University is an equal opportunity employer that encourages excellence through diversity. Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply.

How to apply

Applicants must submit a cover letter addressing the position requirements, CV, transcripts, brief statement of teaching philosophy and three letters of reference, at least two addressing the candidate’s teaching effectiveness, sent to [email protected]. Please ensure that all documents are submitted as either .docx or .pdf.

Qualified candidates must submit a resume and cover letter for consideration. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Only those selected to interview will be contacted.