Assistant Professor- Teaching- Mathematics in Detroit, Michigan

Assistant Professor- Teaching- Mathematics

Wayne State University is searching for an experiencedAssistant Professor- Teaching- Mathematicsat its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Essential functions (job duties):

Teach face-to-face, hybrid, and/or online courses at the undergraduate level as determined in consultation with the Department Chair.

Teach up to 4 courses (12-16 credits) per semester.

Potential for summer teaching opportunities.

Assist program faculty and staff with student recruitment and retention initiatives, program assessment and other duties required to meet organizational needs in undergraduate education.

Participate in student advising and curriculum development.

Serve on department, college, and university committees; participate in departmental activities consistent with and appropriate for good faculty citizenship.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Unique duties:

Qualifications:

Terminal degree required in Mathematics or closely related field. Candidates that have not received a PhD by the start of the appointment will be hired at the level of Instructor – Teaching.

Applications must include, 1) a curriculum vitae that includes the names, addresses, emails, and phone numbers of three references., 2) Teaching Statement, 3) Cover Letter, 4) Three letters of recommendation, at least two highlighting teaching.

This position will remain open until filled. For best consideration, please submit your application by March 15, 2025.

School/College/Division:

H12 – College of Liberal Arts & Science

Primary department:

H1216 – Mathematics

Employment type:

• Regular Employee

• Job type: Full Time

• Job category: Academic/Faculty

Funding/salary information:

• Compensation type: Annual Salary

• Salary minimum: TBD

• Salary hire maximum: TBD

Working conditions:

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between WSU and the WSU Chapter of the American Association of University Professors, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

Job openings:

• Number of openings: 2

• Reposted position: Yes

• Prior posting/requisition number: 2566

Background check requirements:

University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.

Equal employment opportunity statement:

Wayne State University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. The university encourages applications from women, people of color and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.