Department of Mathematics

Assistant Professor

Tenure Track

Academic Year 2008-2009

 The Department of Mathematics is pleased to announce a new tenure track position beginning in Fall, 2008. Duties of the successful candidate will include teaching 4 sections of remedial and developmental mathematics classes each semester, advising students, committee participation including representing the University on the CSU Basic Skills Committee, carry on creative activity to reform, support and strengthen developmental offerings in the Department, and outreach to local schools to improve success rates of first year students.

Qualifications:  Candidates must possess a Doctorate in Mathematics or Mathematics Education with research focused on developmental learning in Mathematics. Significant experience in Developmental Mathematics Instruction is required as is technical experience in computer-based instruction (e.g., ALEKS, My Math Lab, WebCT). Preference will be given to candidates with experience teaching foundational mathematics at the High School or Middle-School level. Valued qualities include a commitment to classroom teaching and student advisement, ability to work with a team, and interest in assessment and program evaluation. As WestConn is a dynamic, diverse workplace, the ability to work with students, faculty, and staff from various backgrounds and cultures is highly valued.
 

Salary & Benefits: WestConn offers competitive salaries commensurate with candidates’ experience and a comprehensive benefit package. Additional information can be found on our website at http://www.wcsu.edu/working 

Application Materials: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, current vita, a teaching statement that directly addresses developmental mathematics, and three letters of recommendation to facultyvitae@wcsu.edu . Reference search #500-167 in the subject line. Review of applications will begin December 1, 2007 and continue until filled. Copies of your unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts should be sent to:  Dr. David Burns, Search Committee Chair, Mathematics Department, Western Connecticut State University, 181 White Street, Danbury, CT 06810.  Transcripts in PDF form may be sent to burnsd@wcsu.edu.

Last Updated:11/02/07 , DRB