Assistant Professor of Teaching
Position overview
Position title: Assistant Professor of TeachingApplication Window
Open date: August 31, 2023
Most recent review date: Tuesday, Nov 7, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.
Final date: Sunday, Jun 30, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position description
The Department of Mathematics at the University of California, Riverside invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Teaching. The appointment will begin on July 1, 2024. The position parallels the tenured faculty series, with a focus on teaching, professional and/or scholarly achievement and activity, and service.
A Ph.D. in Mathematics, demonstrated excellence in teaching, and professional and/or scholarly achievement and activity, and service beyond the dissertation is required. Preferred qualifications include contributions to promote diversity. People from underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply.
Duties will include, teaching 6 quarter courses per year, curricular development, and other enrichment programs for our service mathematics courses and the mathematics majors. Professional and/or scholarly activities may be related to mathematics itself or to mathematical pedagogy. Certain administrative work (e.g., coordination of undergraduate research, large introductory courses, and/or mentoring and advising of students particularly from underrepresented and underserved populations) and community outreach work are also relevant. Advancement through the faculty ranks at the University of California is through a series of structured, merit-based evaluations, occurring every 2-3 years, each of which includes substantial peer input.
To apply: go to https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/apply/JPF01779 and submit:
• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of Teaching and copies of teaching evaluations and /or other evidence of excellence in teaching.
• Statement of Professional and/or Scholarly Achievement and Activity (See APM 210-3:
https://ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-210.pdf)
• Statement of Past and/or Planned Future Contributions to Advancing Diversity and Inclusive Excellence
• Letters of Reference – Applicants should provide 4 letters on teaching and professional and/or scholarly achievement and activity.
Evaluation of applications will begin on November 1, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, applicants should submit their complete applications before the above date.
For more information about the position, please contact Dr. Estela Gavosto, Estela.Gavosto@ucr.edu. For inquiries regarding the application process, please contact Ashley Lawson, ashley.lawson@ucr.edu.
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
Salary Range: $74,600 - $97,200
Department: https://mathdept.ucr.edu/
Qualifications
Assistant level only: A Ph.D. in Mathematics and substantial experience beyond teaching mathematics as a graduate teaching assistant. Initial appointment to the Assistant Professor of Teaching title requires clear evidence of the potential for teaching excellence, evidence or promise of productive and creative contributions to professional and/or scholarly activity that would support excellent teaching and evidence of the likelihood of participation in department activities and the potential for service to the campus.
Contributions to promote diversity
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Research
Statement of Teaching
Statement of Past and/or Planned Future Contributions to Advancing Diversity and Inclusive Excellence - In a “Statement of Past and/or Planned Future Contributions to Advancing Diversity and Inclusive Excellence”, we ask applicants to describe their past and/or potential future contributions to promoting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment, which is a key requirement of the role of every faculty member and administrator at UCR. There are numerous ways to contribute, and a commitment to this part of our mission can be reflected through research, teaching, supervision, mentoring, community engagement, service, and any of the other varied activities that are a part of an academic career.
Teaching Evaluations
- 4-7 letters of reference required
For Letters of Recommendation: Please provide the contact information for a minimum of four references. The Search Committee will request the confidential reference letters via AP Recruit as part of your application.
Help contact: ashley.lawson@ucr.edu
About UC Riverside
The University of California, Riverside is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. UCR is a member institution of the American Association of Universities (AAU) as well as the Alliance of Hispanic Serving Research Universities (HSRU). Its mission is explicitly linked to providing routes to educational success for underrepresented and first-generation college students. A commitment to this mission is a preferred qualification.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.