Faculty

Assistant Professor, Tenure Track

Department of Mathematics

University of Wisconsin-Fox Valley

Introduction

Do you love to teach? Do you wish to be at a university where excellence in the classroom is directly related to excellence as a scholar, and vice-versa? Where the classes are small and you learn the names of all your students? Where the campus is more of a family than simply a place of employment? This tenure-track position offers these things and more.

Do you wish to work at a university where excellence in the classroom and excellence as a scholar are acknowledged and valued? Where the classes are small and the campus is more of a community than simply a place of employment? Do you wish to live in a safe and welcoming community in which you can afford to own a home, where the schools are first rate? This tenure-track position offers these things and more.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence and commitment to teaching first and second year undergraduates. The academic year teaching assignment is 24 credits and includes the full sequence from algebra through calculus, as well as statistics, quantitative reasoning, and mathematics for elementary teachers. Opportunity to teach some upper level courses in the collaborative bachelor's degree engineering program is a possibility.

You must be willing to advise students, collaborate with colleagues in creating interdisciplinary courses, explore computer-enhanced instruction, engage in community outreach, participate in shared governance, and continue your scholarly professional development. Teaching a freshman seminar or in a learning community may be required after your first year. Development of interdisciplinary courses is encouraged. In other words, we are looking for an excellent teacher-scholar willing to participate and excel in the many dimensions of university life.

Qualifications

Ph.D. in math education or math required. ABD candidates will be considered if applicant can assure Ph.D. completion within the first year of appointment. Evidence of quality undergraduate teaching is strongly preferred. The department and campus have a preference for applicants with interest or experience in instructional technology, distance learning, learning communities, and first year experiences.

Brief Description of institution, campus and area

Part of the world-renowned UW System, the University of Wisconsin Colleges is a liberal arts institution with primary emphasis on freshman/sophomore coursework. Each of the 13 campuses of the UW Colleges offers liberal arts and pre-professional education for students beginning work toward a bachelor's degree. UW-Fox Valley, in Menasha, is the second largest of the campuses with about 1,750 students, and currently offers four bachelor's degrees with other UW campuses. Fox is located in the heart of the Fox Cities, a thriving economic and cultural center of increasing ethnic diversity. The Fox Cities include small to medium sized communities, with an aggregate population in excess of 250,000. We are approximately ninety minutes north of Milwaukee and two hours from Madison. Nearby are Appleton (immediately adjacent), Green Bay (40 miles), and Oshkosh (22 miles). The campus is also near Wisconsin's beautiful Door Peninsula, Lake Michigan, and the North Woods of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan.

Starting Salary

Starting salary currently is $43,000. Additional compensation for summer and/or winterim instruction may be a possibility as needed. Details of the excellent benefits package may be found at http://www.uwsa.edu/hr/benefits.

To Apply

Submit a letter of application, a statement of teaching philosophy, curricula vitae, unofficial transcripts or copies of transcripts, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and three letters of reference specific to this position from those familiar with your academic career and teaching experience.

Application Deadline

To be assured consideration applications must be received by November 30. Electronic submission required for all materials. Send to chase.janisch@uwc.edu.

Starting Date

August 26, 2010

Applications

Application must be accompanied by a statement of whether the applicant wishes to have the application held in confidence or made available upon request. If requested, confidentiality of an applicant can be maintained until the applicant is deemed a finalist in the search.

Questions may be directed to:

Dr. Ed Stredulinsky, Chair, Department of Mathematics,
Phone: 715-234-8176, ext. 5416
Email: ed.stredulinsky@uwc.edu
OR
Dr. Jim Perry, Campus Executive Officer and Dean
Phone: (920) 832-2610
Email: james.perry@uwc.edu

The University of Wisconsin Colleges is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages women, members of minority groups and veterans to apply. Employment will require a criminal background check. A pending criminal charge or conviction will not necessarily disqualify an applicant. Under Wisconsin statutes, the UW Colleges is required to respond to public requests for names of nominees and applicants who have not requested in writing that their identities be kept confidential. The identities of all finalists must be released upon request.