Assistant Professor in Teaching

University of California, Riverside, Posted: September 6, 2023

University of California, Riverside Department of Mathematics

The Department of Mathematics at the University of California, Riverside invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Teaching. The appointment will begin on July 1, 2024. The position parallels the tenured faculty series, with a focus on teaching, professional and/or scholarly achievement and activity, and service.

 

UCR is a world-class research university and a minority serving institution with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. Its mission is explicitly linked to providing routes to educational success for underrepresented and first-generation college students. A commitment to this mission is a preferred qualification.

 

A Ph.D. in Mathematics, demonstrated excellence in teaching, and professional and/or scholarly achievement and activity, and service beyond the dissertation is required. Preferred qualifications include contributions to promote diversity. People from underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply.

 

Duties will include, teaching 6 quarter courses per year, curricular development, and other enrichment programs for our service mathematics courses and the mathematics majors. Professional and/or scholarly activities may be related to mathematics itself or to mathematical pedagogy. Certain administrative work (e.g., coordination of undergraduate research, large introductory courses, and/or mentoring and advising of students particularly from underrepresented and underserved populations) and community outreach work are also relevant. Advancement through the faculty ranks at the University of California is through a series of structured, merit- based evaluations, occurring every 2-3 years, each of which includes substantial peer input.

 

To apply: go to https://apptrkr.com/4551203 and submit

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of Teaching and copies of teaching evaluations and /or other evidence of

excellence in teaching.

• Statement of Professional and/or Scholarly Achievement and Activity (See APM 210-3:

https://ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-210.pdf)

• Statement of Past and/or Planned Future Contributions to Advancing Diversity and Inclusive Excellence
• Letters of Reference – Applicants should provide 4 letters on teaching and professional and/or scholarly achievement and activity.

 

Evaluation of applications will begin on November 1, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, applicants should submit their complete applications before the above date.

 

For more information about the position, please contact Dr. Estela Gavosto, Estela.Gavosto@ucr.edu. For inquiries regarding the application process, please contact Ashley Lawson, ashley.lawson@ucr.edu.

 

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

 

Salary Range: $74,600 - $97,200