[cmath] Research and Teaching Position: UBC Math and Skylight

[R. Kuske, (Math Head)]

Research and Teaching Position (Skylight)
The University of British Columbia invites applications for a three- 
year research and teaching position. The candidate will be part of  
the Science Centre for Learning and Teaching (Skylight) team, but  
will be based in the Mathematics Department.
Responsibilities will include:
development of curriculum and innovative teaching methodologies for  
mathematics courses, especially in first-year calulus
teaching lower level mathematics courses as well as courses taught by  
the Mathematics Department for prospective elementary and high-school  
mathematics teachers
facilitating the learning and teaching of mathematics
research in the learning and teaching of mathematics

Additional responsibilities may include:
supporting the Mathematics Department's tutorial services for  
undergraduate courses
supporing the Mathematics Department's outreach programs for K-12  
students
training new mathematics instructors

Additional details about the position will be posted by December 1,  
2007 at:
http://www.math.ubc.ca/skylight/
Qualifications:
PhD in an appropriate discipline with at least an MSc level in  
mathematics
Evidence of successful teaching at the post-secondary level is essential

This appointment is subject to annual evaluation.
UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment  
equity. We encourage all qualified persons to apply. However,  
Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.
Deadline for applications: March 1, 2008
Submit to:
Prof. Rachel Kuske
Head, Department of Mathematics
#121-1984 Mathematics Road
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, B.C. V6T 1Z2
(Electronic submission: daisley(at)math.ubc.ca)

Please include: A letter of application, curriculum vitae, three  
names of referees, and a one-page document outlining teaching and/or  
teaching research interests.







Prof. Rachel Kuske, Head
Mathematics, UBC
head at math.ubc.ca
604 822 2771