Position Information
Vacancy Number: F-00171
Position Title: Mathematics Lecturer/QEP Director
Classification Title: Faculty
Department: Mathematics and Computer Science
Employment Type: Full-Time
Minimum Qualifications:
Terminal degree appropriate for the discipline or have the equivalent in training and experience.
"Terminal degree" refers to the highest degree
awarded in a discipline. The doctorate is the terminal degree for most disciplines represented at Auburn University at Montgomery.
Job Open Date: 05/15/2018
Job Close Date:
Faculty Specific
School: College of Arts and Sciences
Contract Type: Twelve (12) Months
Tenure Track: No
Salary Band: N/A
Special Instructions to Applicant:
The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) invites applications for the position of Mathematics Lecturer/QEP Director, ideally beginning Fall 2018, but the position may start in Spring 2019 or Fall 2019. This is a 12-month faculty position at the rank of Lecturer. This position will teach, provide leadership, management, assessment, and supervision for the university's Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP). The teaching load for this position will be four courses per academic year. Below is a list of job duties and responsibilities.
• This position will be responsible for managing the existing developmental math courses and creating and maintaining a proposed new developmental math course. Specifically, this position will be maintaining and revising the syllabi, maintaining supply of the textbooks to faculty, revising the departmental exams, coordinating with instructors, creating/maintaining/revising homework and quizzes for developmental math courses.
• This position is responsible for assessing the developmental math programs and the QEP.
• Manage the math labs on a daily basis.
• This position will work closely with the AUM Learning Center and is responsible for hiring/training/scheduling QEP assistants/tutors/mentors.
• Manage/maintain/revise math placement test.
• This position will design and oversee the Non-Course Based Options (supplemental remedial instruction).
• Other QEP implementation as stipulated in the QEP.
Founded in 1967, AUM is the metropolitan campus of Auburn University and serves a diverse student body of around 5,000 students. The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science offers a bachelor's degree in mathematics, a bachelor's degree in computer science, a master's degree in computer science, and a master's degree in computer information systems and cyber security. In addition, the department coordinates a two-year pre-engineering program that prepares students to transfer to an engineering school (usually the main campus of Auburn University).
Successful candidates must have earned at least a Master's degree in Mathematics, or a related field with a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in mathematics. Evidence of excellence in teaching and interpersonal communication skills is also required. Experience in teaching mathematics for elementary education, developmental mathematics or credit core courses is a plus. Some administrative experience is also a plus. Successful candidates will have a commitment to service at both the departmental and university levels.
Candidates must complete the online application form and upload a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a copy of undergraduate and graduate transcripts and a statement of teaching to AUM's job website at http://www.jobs.aum.edu. Additionally, candidates must arrange three letters of recommendation sent to Ms. Gloria McDonald by email at gmcdona1@aum.edu or by mail to
Ms. Gloria McDonald, Search Committee Chair
Department of Mathematics and Computer Science
Auburn University at Montgomery
P.O. Box 244023
Montgomery, AL 36124-4023
For full consideration, complete applications must be received by July 20, 2018, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
AUM is located in Montgomery, the state capital of Alabama, which is undergoing a revitalization of its historic downtown. The city of Montgomery was recently voted "Best Historic City in USA" by the readers of USA TODAY and 10Best. The greater Montgomery area, with a population of over 375,000, supports significant cultural attractions including the Alabama Shakespeare Festival, the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts, the Montgomery Performing Arts Center, the Rosa Parks Library and Museum, and the Montgomery Zoo. Located in central Alabama, Montgomery also affords easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
About the University/College
Auburn University at Montgomery has been ranked among the South's top universities by U.S. News and World Report, was named one of the best colleges in the Southeast by The Princeton Review, is designated as a Military Friendly School, and is consistently chosen as the best university in the area. Auburn Montgomery provides students with detailed knowledge and hands-on, practical experience, often from professionals in the field.
The AUM College of Arts & Sciences offers students a traditional liberal education to meet the needs of the 21st century, allowing them to compete for a variety of careers in an increasingly complex and evolving world.
http://www.cas.aum.edu/
Auburn University at Montgomery is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity; therefore, we encourage applications from historically underrepresented groups, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. Additionally, the safety and security of our campus community is a top priority. All employees at AUM are considered to be Responsible Employees and have the duty to immediately report information that has the potential to adversely impact safety or wellness on our campus.
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) requires public educational institutions to collect and maintain certain safety and crime information. Due to the role this position plays on our campus, this position has been identified as being a Campus Security Authority (CSA). CSAs are individuals designated by the University with responsibility for supervising or ensuring safety of others (including student employees in the course of their employment duties) and have a duty to report crimes observed or reported to them.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Letter of Application
- Curriculum Vitae
- Transcript(s)
- Statement of Teaching/Research
- Additional Transcript(s)
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