[cmath] Tenure-Track Instructor Position - University of British Columbia, Department of Mathematics

[Alan Kelm]

The Department of Mathematics at the University of British Columbia 
invites applications for a tenure-track Instructor I position.

The successful candidate must have a record of excellent teaching of 
mathematics at the undergraduate level, and should have a PhD in 
mathematics (MSc considered in exceptional circumstances).  Excellent 
organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills are required. 
Candidates with experience in computer and online tools for teaching 
mathematics are particularly encouraged to apply.  A description of the 
nature of an Instructor I appointment, and the criteria for achieving 
tenure are available at 
www.hr.ubc.ca/faculty_relations/careers/tenure.html.

The main responsibilities of the position are:
- teaching first-year mathematics courses
- development of curriculum and innovative teaching methodologies for
   mathematics courses, especially in lower level courses

Additional responsibilities will include one or more of the following:
- participation in the Carl Wieman Science  Education Initiative
- facilitating the learning and teaching of mathematics
- teaching courses taught by the Mathematics Department for prospective
   elementary and high-school mathematics teachers;
- participation in team-teaching opportunities
- administration related to undergraduate students

Additional details about the position will be posted by December 1, 2008 
at:
.hlink http://www.math.ubc.ca/instructor08

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. We strongly encourage 
candidates from under-represented groups to apply, including women, 
visible minorities, people of aboriginal origin, and people with 
disabilities.

Deadline for applications:  February 15, 2009
Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply on-line; submissions can be 
made at MathJobs.Org.

Alternatively, applicants may send a letter of application, curriculum 
vitae, three names of referees, and a teaching dossier or evidence of 
teaching excellence.  Candidates should include a brief teaching 
philosophy and a description of any experience in mentoring diverse 
student populations.

Prof. Rachel Kuske, Head
Department of Mathematics
University of British Columbia
#121 - 1984 Mathematics Road
Vancouver, B.C. Canada V6T 1Z2

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