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Position Number: 1421883
Location: Mankato, MN
Position Type: Mathematics

Mathematics & Statistics, Instructor

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location: Minnesota State Mankato, MN
Job Type: Fixed Term
Department: Academic Affairs
Job Number: 01059
Position: Nine-Month Fixed Term Appointment* -- 3 Vacancies
Date of Appointment: August 19, 2019
Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin on April 8 and continue until the position has been filled.

Responsibilities
The successful candidate with teach a wide spectrum of college mathematics including intermediate algebra, trigonometry, finite math & business calculus, pre-calculus, calculus, and/or elementary statistics.

A typical faculty workload responsibility may include up to twelve (12) credits per semester of instruction.
The successful candidate may need to teach in other areas as assigned and qualified.
May be expected to develop and deliver face-to-face, hybrid, and on-line instruction at the Mankato campus, online, and/or at the university's additional locations, as assigned.
The successful candidate will collaborate with colleagues in curriculum design, instruction and evaluation, conduct research productively and mentor students in research, help create innovative strategies for student recruitment, retention, and completion, and may be expected to develop external grant funding opportunities.
All faculty members are expected to engage in scholarly or creative activity or research, in continuing preparation and study, in contributing to student growth and development, and in providing service to the university and community (see Article 22 and Appendix G of the IFO Master Agreement)

Required Qualifications

Master's Degree or PhD in mathematics. (Degree must be conferred on an official transcription and received in Human Resources prior to August 12, 2019.)
Experience teaching college level mathematics.

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse working and learning environment.
Demonstrated effective written, oral communication and/or presentation skills.
Demonstrated ability to teach pre-college level mathematics.
Demonstrated ability to teach finite mathematics and calculus with an emphasis on business applications.
Demonstrated ability to teach a wide range of courses in mathematics.
Demonstrated ability to use technology in teaching mathematics.
Willingness to provide professional service within the department and university.

Additional Information

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics offers B. A., B. S., M. A. and M. S. programs in mathematics, statistics, and secondary teaching. The Department has 24 full-time faculty committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service. Faculty specialties include applied computational mathematics, combinatorial matrix theory, stochastic differential equations and stochastic processes, partial differential equations and industrial mathematics, topology and dynamical systems, statistics, numerical analysis, probability, algebraic combinatorics and discrete mathematics, number theory and category theory, geometry, optimization, and both elementary and secondary mathematics education. Additional information on the Department of Mathematics & Statistics can be found here: http://cset.mnsu.edu/mathstat/

*Please note that this is a fixed-term (non-tenure track) appointment. A fixed-term appointment is an appointment for a limited period of time and is to be used only when the position to be filled is clearly of a temporary nature or when a permanent position needs to be filled for a temporary period. Fixed-term employment terminates at the end of the appointment period and carries no implication for future employment.

University Demographics

Founded as a Normal School in 1868, Minnesota State University, Mankato is a regional comprehensive university with a tradition of combining big-ideas with real-world thinking to find solutions for pressing problems in the state, region, and global society. Mankato, Minnesota, is a community of nearly 53,000 people, about 85 miles southwest of the twin cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul.

Serving ~18,000 students annually, the University is an applied research institution, with >200 academic programs, from bachelor's through doctoral degrees. The University is a diverse and global campus with 18+% students of color and 1,300+ international students from 95 countries, cutting-edge information technology solutions, 3 additional locations, and extensive partnerships. With ~1,700 faculty and staff, the University has an annual budget of $216 million, and generates $781.5 million in economic impact per year. Minnesota State University, Mankato is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges & Universities.

Noteworthy facts include: specialized accreditation, certification, or recognition, by more than 24 accrediting bodies; designation as a Non-Land Grant College of Agriculture, by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) in 2015; selection among the top 10% of American Association of State Colleges & Universities (AASCU) institutions for the Re-imagining the First Year of College (RFY) project; and an Intercollegiate Athletics program that has ranked in the top 5 nationally within the Learfield Sports Directors' Cup standings for 7 of the last 10 years.

We seek to attract teaching and research-active, culturally and academically diverse faculty members, with a demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. Minnesota State University, Mankato, is student-centered and focuses on applied research that expands knowledge; improves learning; and serves the region, state, and nation.

Additional information about Minnesota State Mankato can be found at mnsu.edu
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: To apply for this position, please continue the process via this website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mankato, select the job title, and click the green "Apply" button at the top of the job posting page. A complete online application will include the following attachments. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed by the search committee.

Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Contact information for three(3) references
Unofficial Transcript(s) of candidate's relevant graduate degree(s)
Cover Letter
A brief (no more than one-page) diversity statement presenting a commitment to or experience working in an equity-minded environment
A one (1) page statement of your teaching philosophy

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Chair, Fixed-Term Search Committee
Mathematics and Statistics
273 Wissink Hall
Mankato, MN 56001
TTY: 800-627-3529 or 711
Email: math.search@mnsu.edu

*Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Inter Faculty Organization which can be found at: http://www.mnsu.edu/hr/bargaining.html.

NOTICE: In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to MN State's vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.

The Minnesota State University, Mankato Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available for your review. This report is required by federal law and contains policy statements and crime statistics for the University. The policy statements address the school's policies, procedures and programs concerning safety and security. Three years' worth of statistics are included for certain types of crimes that were reported to have occurred on-campus, or in other University affiliated locations. This report is available online at http://www.mnsu.edu/safety/. You may also request a paper copy from University Security at 507-389-2111, or by emailing security@mnsu.edu.

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