Asst. Professor - Mathematics jobs in Minneapolis, MN

Company Description

Augsburg University offers more than 50 undergraduate majors and 11 graduate degrees to approximately 3,400 students of diverse backgrounds. The trademark of an Augsburg education is its emphasis on direct, personal experience. Guided by the faith and values of the Lutheran church, Augsburg educates students to be informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible leaders.

Among the distinctive features of the university are its deep dedication to civic and community engagement, robust undergraduate research programs, and a strong belief in the integration of liberal arts and professional studies across all programs. The University's commitments to our urban context and the world beyond it are enhanced through the work of four signature centers: the Christensen Center for Vocation, the Center for Global Education and Experience, the Sabo Center for Democracy and Citizenship, and the Strommen Center for Meaningful Work. 

As part of Augsburg University's commitment to intentional diversity, 50% of our current student body identifies as Black, Indigenous, and persons of color. The emerging interdisciplinary Department of Critical Race and Ethnicity Studies builds on this foundation to further diversify our academic curriculum and co-curricular programs. We do this work out of historical and contemporary obligations rooted in our ethical and intellectual commitments to prepare our diverse student body for a cosmopolitan world.

Augsburg's Statement of Commitment on Equity

We believe that education is the key to healthy, meaningful and productive lives for individuals, as well as to the vibrancy of our democracy. Augsburg University is dedicated to achieving an educational experience free from the barriers of poverty, racism, and discrimination so that students can fully realize their unique gifts. Recognizing that higher education's democratic promise is compromised by systemic and systematic barriers to college access and completion, Augsburg is called to stand for equity in everything we do to fulfill our academic mission, serve our students and engage our fellow citizens.

About our programs

Augsburg University offers both a B.S. and B.A. in Mathematics, along with majors in Data Science, Mathematical Economics, and Mathematics: Secondary Education. The Mathematics department is housed within the Department of Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science, which has a total of thirteen full-time faculty. Our majors, minors, and coursework are grounded in the liberal arts, coupled with applied skills necessary to solve modern problems and opportunities for students to experience and develop workforce skills. The department has a strong commitment to active and inclusive engagement of students and to supporting one another as teacher-scholars. There are many opportunities to collaborate with faculty across campus on interdisciplinary projects. The department is located in Augsburg’s newest building -- the Hagfors Center for Science, Business, and Religion which opened in 2018. Our location in Minneapolis allows for engagement and fruitful collaboration with colleagues at the many colleges and universities in the Twin Cities as well as local research labs, government organizations, and industry, which includes many Fortune 500 companies. 

Classes throughout the department incorporate active learning, modern computational techniques, and student projects. Faculty get to know students well with small class sizes. Outside the classroom, our students regularly engage in research with our faculty and present at regional and national conferences. See http://www.augsburg.edu/urgo/ for more information about faculty/student research opportunities and programs. Many of our current majors complete an internship in local industry, government, or non-profit organizations.

Job Description

The Augsburg University Department of Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science invites applications for a full-time, visiting position in Mathematics beginning August 19, 2024.  This position is renewable for up to three years.   

Interested candidates should have primary teaching and research interests in Mathematics.  Preference will be given to teacher-scholars who are committed to excellence in undergraduate teaching and contributing, through teaching, service, and research, to the success of a richly diverse community of learners. Priority given to those candidates with teaching and pedagogical experience in introductory mathematics. 

The teaching load is three courses per semester and includes a variety of courses in Mathematics, both for majors and general education.  The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to students, the department, and/or the university through their service or scholarship.  

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• PhD in Mathematics or a closely related area by the start of the appointment
• Commitment to student engagement and student success with a diverse group of learners
• Interest in teaching undergraduate Mathematics courses at both the introductory and advanced level
• Plans for continued research or other scholarship

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience as a lead instructor or as a teaching assistant with a record of student engagement and student success with a diverse group of students
• Interest in creating engaging activities for developmental, general education, or other introductory mathematics courses
• Experience mentoring undergraduate student research and/or internships

Additional Information

Application Instructions and Requirements

To apply for this position, please go to http://www.augsburg.edu/hr/ and upload the following documents:

• Cover Letter
  • Describe your commitment to teaching Mathematics at the undergraduate level; and
  • Express your interest in Augsburg University
• Curriculum Vitae (including a list of courses taught) 
• Unofficial graduate and undergraduate transcripts
• Teaching Philosophy
• Scholarship Statement
• Contact information for three professional references, ideally at least one of whom can address your teaching or teaching potential

If your application advances in this search, you will be notified prior to Augsburg contacting your references.

Applications should be submitted by February 1, 2024 for full consideration. Review of applications will continue until search is concluded.

Official transcripts are required at the time of hire. 

Augsburg is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class.  Successful candidates will have demonstrated abilities working in an academic community committed to intentional diversity. Candidates are thus encouraged to highlight skills and experiences that demonstrate these competencies.  Women and persons of color are encouraged to apply.

Augsburg University is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national origin, familial status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status or public assistance status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. 

If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete our application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at phone number: 612-330-1058 or email: [email protected].