Non-Tenure Track Lecturer I Positions, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science

Department: Department of Mathematics and Computer Science
Job Number: UF-120430123024
Date Posted: 4/30/2012
Status: Accepting applications
Non-Tenure Track Lecturer I Positions
Accepting applications until position is filled
Starting Date: August 16, 2012

Gallaudet University serves deaf and hard of hearing students from many different backgrounds and seeks to develop a workforce that reflects the diversity of its student body. Gallaudet is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and actively encourages deaf, hard of hearing, members of traditionally underrepresented groups, people with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply for open positions.

The Department of Mathematics seeks applications for Non-Tenure-Track, 9-month faculty positions for applicants committed to teaching developmental mathematics and undergraduate quantitative reasoning courses. Candidates must demonstrate potential for competency in teaching. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Appointment Date: August 16, 2012. The position is contingent on funding.

Qualifications:

1. Applicants must have a Master's degree in Mathematics Education, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field from an accredited university.
2. A minimum of three years' teaching experience (or the equivalent) in mathematics or quantitative reasoning with deaf students is preferred.
3. Knowledge of pedagogy and familiarity with mathematics instructional software is highly desirable.
4. Fluency in both American Sign Language and English is highly desirable.
5. The ability to work well as an active, contributing member of a department is highly desirable.

Responsibilities:

1. Non-Tenure track faculty members are expected to teach four classes each semester, primarily developmental mathematics and undergraduate Quantitative Reasoning (QR) courses.
2. Participate in and/or lead the development and revision of existing mathematics and QR curricula.
3. Participate in and/or lead the development and revision of existing assessment for mathematics and QR courses and programs.
4. Participate in program, department and University meetings and service.
5. Participate in the operations of the Department's Math Center.

Application Information:

Interested applicants should send a cover letter, curriculum vita, official copies of graduate transcripts, and three letters of reference to:

Dr. James Nickerson, Chairperson
Department of Mathematics
Gallaudet University
800 Florida Ave, N.E.
Washington, D.C. 20002