The Department of Mathematics at Columbus State University invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track Lecturer of Mathematics. This position is available January 1, 2019.

This position will include a workload of teaching 15 hours per semester of learning support and general education mathematics courses and will join a group of 16 full-time faculty members in the department including mathematicians, statisticians, and mathematics educators. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to: developing and providing instruction that engages students in active learning; incorporating innovative learning strategies and current teaching methodologies, including online, use of technology, and mathematical software; assisting students outside the classroom including during office hours and lab hours; assessing student success and achievement in accordance with the University’s General Education Assessment Plans; and collaborating with other faculty on designing co-requisite labs, lessons, exams, and teaching techniques. The Department of Mathematics offers baccalaureate degrees in Mathematics, Mathematics and Secondary Education, and Applied Mathematics. The Department of Mathematics seeks candidates that utilize suitable pedagogy appropriate for the diverse body of students found at CSU.

Candidates should possess a Master’s degree or higher in Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Statistics, or closely related field with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in the mathematical sciences prior to appointment date; a demonstrated enthusiasm for teaching students in learning support and general education courses; and excellent oral and written communication skills.

Preference may be given to candidates who demonstrate excellence in teaching a diverse student body, experience working with tutors and peer leaders to support student success, and possess a minimum of two years’ teaching experience at the collegiate level.

Columbus State University provides a creative, deeply personal and relevant college experience, which values diversity and inclusion in all forms. The University aspires to have faculty and staff reflect the rich diversity of its student body and the Columbus region. Serving the Southeast while attracting students from around the world, Columbus State thrives on community partnerships to deliver excellence for students who want to achieve personal and professional success in an increasingly global environment. Students at Columbus State University find success in a learning environment that both challenges and mentors them. Our academic mission is to engage students in acquiring the knowledge, skills, and values necessary to thrive in, and contribute to, a pluralistic, complex world. Just 100 miles southwest of Atlanta, Columbus State University is a proud member of the University System of Georgia, enrolling more than 8,400 students in a wide variety of degree programs, from online degrees to a doctorate in education. Among public regional universities in the South, Columbus State University recently ranked No. 46 in the “Best Colleges” rankings by U.S. News & World Report and No. 1 in the “Best Online Colleges in Georgia” for providing the best opportunities and value for students seeking online training and educational programs by the Affordable Colleges Online.

Columbus State University has a nationally recognized track record of partnership and outreach through efforts such as the Cunningham Center for Leadership Development, Coca-Cola Space Science Center, Oxbow Meadows Environmental Learning Center, and its own residence – the Spencer House – in Oxford, England. The University has two primary campus locations in Columbus, Georgia: the original campus on 150 acres in midtown Columbus and a beautiful campus in historic downtown Columbus overlooking the Chattahoochee River. The Columbus region, with more than 350,000 residents, is home to world-class enterprises such as Aflac, Synovus, W.C. Bradley Company, TSYS and Ft. Benning, the U.S. Army’s Maneuver Center of Excellence headquarters. For additional information about the University visit our website at www.ColumbusState.edu.           

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position has been filled. Applications for part-time and full-time faculty positions must include transcripts of all academic work, and official transcripts must be presented prior to campus visit if selected for interview. Applicants must have the ability to meet Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) requirements, in particular a minimum of 18 graduate hours in the teaching discipline. Columbus State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, Committed to Diversity in Hiring. A successful criminal background check will be required as a condition of employment.

Required Documents to Submit with Online Application:

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Curriculum Vitae
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Recent Student Evaluations
• Contact information of three persons willing to provide letters of reference

All applications and required documents must be submitted using the Columbus State University’s online employment site.  

If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Brian Muse, Search Committee Chair, Department of Mathematics, Columbus State University, 4225 University Avenue, Columbus, GA 31907; or e-mail to muse_brian@columbusstate.edu.