[cmath] Mathematics & Statistics, Acadia University, 9.5-month Assistant Professor position

[Holger Teismann]

Faculty of Pure and Applied Science

Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Assistant Professor

Position # 20917 CLT – The Department of Mathematics and Statistics seeks to fill a 9.5-month contractually limited position at the rank of Assistant Professor effective August 15, 2017. The successful candidate should hold a PhD in Mathematics or have equivalent education and work experience in mathematics education. Preference will be given to candidates who have experience teaching introductory University mathematics courses.

The Department seeks a dynamic individual, who has a strong commitment to teaching. Duties for the position include teaching five courses over two semesters. This will include at least three sections of introductory calculus (e.g. Math 1013: Introductory Calculus I, Math 1023: Introductory Calculus II). The multiple sections of first year calculus courses at Acadia are taught in coordination with each other, and the successful candidate will also be required to attend weekly coordinating meetings. The Department is engaged in a multi-year project to re-design the calculus sequence around identified course learning objectives and curricular goals. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to receive mentoring in calculus instruction or to contribute to the calculus re-design project, depending on interest and experience. The other two courses will be assigned depending on the Department’s needs and the candidate’s background. These could include pre- calculus courses (Math 0110, Math 0120), first year courses (Math 1613: General linear algebra and calculus for business and economics, Math 1323 Matrix Algebra), or senior level courses (Math 3713: Ordinary Differential Equations II). The successful applicant will also contribute to the service activities of the Department.

Applications must include a letter of application, an up-to-date curriculum vitae, and confirmation of degree. Please also include the names, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three people who will provide letters of reference. Potential candidates shall send the application package and arrange to have three letters of reference sent to:

Dr. Richard Karsten
Chair, Selection Committee Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Acadia University
PO Box 29, Wolfville, NS B4P 2R6
Phone: (902) 585-1382
Facsimile: (902) 585-1074
e -mail: richard.karsten at acadiau.ca

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Acadia University is committed to employment equity and values a diverse and inclusive workplace. We therefore invite applications from Aboriginal peoples, African Nova Scotians, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and women, as well as persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Consistent with the principles of employment equity, the primary criterion for appointment to a position is academic and professional excellence. Candidates who are a member of one of the aforementioned groups, and who wish to have the application considered as such, should complete the  Voluntary Self-Identification Form as part of their application package.

Employment Acadia University reserves the right not to fill posted positions, subject to budgetary approval and university needs.




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Holger Teismann

Dept. of Math. & Stats.

Acadia University

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