Assistant Professor, Mathematics

Job Summary

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, support the Master of Science in Mathematics program, maintain an active research agenda, publish scholarly work, pursue external funding opportunities, and participate in service activities at the department, college, and university levels. Additional responsibilities include advising and mentoring students and contributing to curriculum and program development. The normal teaching load for tenure-track faculty is up to 12 credit hours per semester.

Special Note: We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.

Essential Job Functions

• Demonstrate excellence in teaching and student learning.

• Maintain an active scholarly agenda through research, publications, and grant activity.
• Actively participate in academic service at the department, college, and university levels.

Minimum and Desired Qualifications

• Minimum Qualification:
• PhD in Mathematics or Statistics or be ABD and complete the degree within oneyear.
• Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate mathematics courses.
• Ability to maintain an active research agenda, including publication of scholarlyworking peer-reviewed journals and pursuit of research funding.

• Desired Qualifications:
• Experience teaching a variety of mathematics courses.
• Record of scholarly publications and research activity.

• Experience mentoring students and advising academic research.

Supplemental Information

• Key Competencies:
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to implement effective and innovative teaching strategies.
• Ability to perform academic research in degree area of specialty.
• Demonstrated commitment to service to the university, profession, andcommunity.

Physical Requirements: Able to lift 25 lbs. and be able to perform a variety of physical tasks including lifting, bending, stooping, squatting, stair climbing and walking between buildings.

Job Conditions: Work is performed in a classroom and office setting. Duties include teaching, student advising, research, service activities, and regular use of computer technology. Occasional evening, weekends, and travel requirements may be necessary to support academic and professional responsibilities.

Pay Range: Commensurate

• Required Documents:These documents are required for your application to be considered complete.
• Teaching Philosophy
• Curriculum Vita
• Research / Teaching Statement
• Cover Letter

Special Instructions: “Application considered incomplete pending receipt of three letters of recommendation to officeofthedeanCOAS@lamar.edu”

Finalists for this position are subject to a criminal history background check, employment history check, and off-list reference checks. Applicants are required to sign an authorization for release of prior employment records to Lamar University. We will only contact prior employers and off-list references for finalists.

Who We Are:
Home to more than 18,000 students, Lamar University is among the fastest growing Texas colleges and universities. LU is a member of The Texas State University System, which is the first higher education system of Texas and maintains the lowest average tuition and fees of any university system in Texas. With more than 120-degree options and a community that cares, Lamar students are always proud to be Cardinals. Lamar University strives to educate leaders, demonstrate excellence in student learning and career readiness, and pursue research with relevance.

Lamar University is committed to fostering an environment of teamwork where all students, faculty, and staff can learn, work, and become a part of our community.

• Benefits:
• Health, dental & vision insurance
• Life insurance
• State of Texas Retirement plans
• Tuition covered at 100% for employees, spouses and/or eligible dependents
• Paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays

To see more information about the available benefits, please visit: Benefits - Lamar University

Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer

Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.