Department of Mathematics
The Mathematics Department of the University of Wisconsin-Platteville invites applications for full time or part time (one semester, possibly renewable) lecturer positions beginning January 7, 2013.
A bachelor's or graduate degree in mathematics is required. Applicants must have a strong commitment to teaching, have classroom experience teaching mathematics or statistics, and present evidence of successful teaching experiences. Successful applicant will demonstrate a willingness to collaborate with both students and faculty.
Responsibilities may include teaching freshman-sophomore level classes such as College Algebra, Trigonometry, Precalculus, Calculus, and/or Elementary Statistics. To meet the needs of the department, preference may be given to candidates with experience teaching statistics. Teaching assignments will be dependent on the qualifications, background, and experience of the Successful candidate.
Submit a letter of application addressing all qualifications; a vita; a one page summary of your teaching philosophy; the names, phone numbers, and addresses of three references; a copy of your most recent transcript; and a separate statement describing a history of working with or demonstrated commitment to addressing issues of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, and/or other issues of historic marginalization. Review of applications will begin on November 26, 2012; however, applications will be accepted until the search has been completed. Employment will require a criminal background check.
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University of Wisconsin-Platteville, founded in 1866, enrolls about 8,000 students in primarily undergraduate programs leading to degrees in agriculture, the arts, business, communication, criminal justice, education, engineering, the humanities, industry, mathematics, and the sciences. The university, located in the Driftless Area, is recognized as a cultural and educational center for the tri-state region of Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin. The diverse physical and biological landscapes of the Driftless Area offer abundant opportunities for field-based laboratory exercises and field trips.
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The University of Wisconsin-Platteville, an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, seeks to build a diverse faculty and staff and encourages applications from women and persons of color. The names of nominees and applicants who have not requested in writing that their identities be kept confidential, and of all finalists, will be released upon request. A criminal background check is required for employment. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the U.S. at time of hire.
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