UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-STEVENS POINT

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Position: #11-58F31       

Position: Assistant Professor of Mathematical Sciences

Position Description:
Duties involve teaching a variety of undergraduate courses within the mathematics education curriculum, especially courses for future elementary education teachers. These courses are developed with an integration of mathematics and mathematics education content, and are taught in a laboratory situation using the NCTM Standards to model the teaching for elementary, middle and/or secondary schools.  Depending on interest and staffing needs, the teaching assignment may include various undergraduate mathematics courses.  In addition, scholarly activity, professional growth, and university service are required for retention and tenure. A typical teaching load is twelve credit hours per semester with two preparations.

Department/University Description:
The Department of Mathematical Sciences offers majors in Mathematics, Mathematics with Actuarial Emphasis, and Mathematics Education.  It includes 26 faculty members with about 130 majors. The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is a comprehensive regional university with approximately 9,000 undergraduate and 240 graduate students. The four academic colleges offer over 120 program choices within 48 majors, plus 78 minors and 10 graduate programs. The picturesque campus includes the 275-acre Schmeeckle Nature Reserve.  Offering outstanding recreational opportunities, Stevens Point is ranked as one of the top one hundred best places to live by RelocateAmerica.

Qualifications:
Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in mathematics, mathematics education, or education awarded before August 2011 (ABD candidates will be considered).  Demonstrated interest and/or experience teaching mathematics/mathematics education courses for elementary education majors is required.  A specialty in mathematics education will be preferred.  K-12 teaching experience and/or preparation in the elementary/middle school curriculum is desirable.  Experience in undergraduate teaching is preferred; a demonstrated commitment to undergraduate teaching is required.  Experience teaching diverse groups will be considered a plus. 

Appointment Date: August 2011

Terms of Employment:
Full-time, tenure track at the Assistant Professor level (Instructor if Ph.D. not completed)

Application Procedure:
Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts, three letters of recommendation sent directly from references (at least one specifically evaluating past teaching performance), and a written statement of teaching/research experience, goals, and interests. Mail to:

Dale Rohm, Chair
Department of Mathematical Sciences
UW-Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI  54481-3897

Deadline:
Initial screening of candidates will begin February 15, 2011 and will remain open until filled.

The University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, Vietnam era veterans, disabled veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Employment will require a criminal background check.

University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.  Women, minorities, Vietnam era veterans, disabled veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Under a court approved settlement agreement and Wisconsin Statutes, we are required to provide a list of all nominees and applicants who have not requested in writing (addressed to the UWSP Equity & Affirmative Action Office) that their identity not be revealed.  Persons agreeing to be final candidates will have their identity revealed as a final candidate.

Last Updated: December 22, 2010 University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Stevens Point, WI  54481  Phone: 715-346-2575 Direct comments to rmitchel@uwsp.edu