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Term Faculty (Non-Tenure Track) - Mathematical Sciences/STEM (24-25) job in Chicago

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Chicago, Illinois - IL DePaul

Job Ref:  136369
Employer:  DePaul
Sector:  Education
Qualifications:  Unclassified
Software:  Excel
Job Type:  Full Time
Salary and Benefits:  Competitive
Remote:  No

Location

Country:  United States
State/Province/County:  Illinois - IL
City:  Chicago
Post Code:  Not specified
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Description

Term Faculty (Non-Tenure Track) - Mathematical Sciences/STEM (24-25)

Full-time Faculty Positions

Full-time faculty positions will be posted on a per-opening basis. Postings are organized by college/school and department. Applicants will be evaluated at the college/school level for the position which they are submitting an application. Unless noted by a close date, positions will remain open until they are filled. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Part-time Faculty Positions

DePaul University invites expressions of interest for a pool of qualified Part Time Faculty to teach courses in a variety of disciplines across all 10 colleges and schools. Individuals may enter expressions of interest by submitting their credentials to any posting for which they are qualified to teach. Postings are organized by college/school and department. Screening of individuals in the pool is ongoing, depending on curricular need and funding. Individuals will be contacted by the department if they reach the finalist stage for teaching a particular course or set of courses. The pool will remain in place until the closing date specified in the posting details; those interested in remaining in the pool beyond that time must resubmit. All individuals in the pool will be notified by email when the posting is closed.

Below you will find the details for the posting including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening or submitting your interest in teaching. To apply for the position, please click the Apply for this Job link/button.

Posting Details

Job ID: 136369
Rank: Instructor/Professional Lecturer
College/School: Chicago, IL - College of Science and Health
Responsibilities:

The Department of Mathematical Sciences within the College of Science and Health at DePaul University invites applications for a full-time term (non-tenure track) faculty position at the rank of Professional Lecturer starting September 1, 2024. The initial appointment is for one academic year, but the position may be renewed for consecutive appointments.

Key Responsibilities

The primary responsibility for Professional Lecturers is teaching. The teaching load for this position is 9 courses per academic year (3 courses per academic quarter). Professional Lecturers may be called upon to engage in some service functions to help support programmatic or teaching-related activities. The position of Professional Lecturer carries no expectation of research or scholarly activity.

A significant portion of the teaching load for this position (at least 6 courses per academic year) will be for sections of Quantitative Reasoning. This course provides a mathematical foundation for students to become confident and critical users of quantitative information of all kinds: numerical, graphical, and verbal. Students analyze data from a wide variety of fields, making and critiquing quantitative arguments. The course is taught in a hands-on laboratory environment where students are introduced to computer tools for data analysis and presentation.

About the Department

The Department of Mathematical Sciences offers undergraduate degrees in Actuarial Science, Data Science, Mathematical Sciences, and Mathematics & Computer Science, and offers graduate degrees in Pure Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Mathematics for Teaching, Applied Mathematics, and Applied Statistics. Beyond its degree programs, the department supports the university's general education curriculum and allied fields in the natural sciences, business, and computer science.

About the College

The College of Science and Health is the third largest college at DePaul, enrolling over 3,000 students. The college includes programs in mathematics, psychology, physics and astrophysics, environmental science and studies, chemistry and biochemistry, biology, neuroscience, health sciences, speech language pathology, occupational therapy, and nursing. The College of Science and Health provides high quality, personalized, accessible science and health education to a diverse student body, grounded in the values of St. Vincent de Paul. Our teaching and research advance knowledge and service to society. The College is on DePaul's Lincoln Park campus.

About the University

Located in Chicago, Illinois, DePaul University is the nation's twelfth largest private non-profit university, with an overall enrollment of over 21,000 students. While the university is large, class sizes in the department typically do not exceed 40 students.

DePaul University seeks applicants that reflect the diversity of its student body and the city of Chicago. Applicants who have experience working with a diverse range of faculty, staff, and students, and who can contribute to an inclusive climate are encouraged to identify their experiences in these areas. Women and members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.

Required Qualifications:
Required Qualifications
  • A PhD in Mathematics or a closely related field
  • A demonstrated record of effectiveness or potential as an instructor for a variety of courses or teaching environments

Preferred Qualifications
  • A demonstrated commitment to continued development as an educator
  • Experience or expertise teaching in an active, hands-on environment
  • Experience or expertise teaching with computer tools for data analysis and presentation (e.g., Excel)


Special Instructions to Applicants:
For full consideration, complete applications should be received by May 15, 2024, but the review process will continue until the position is filled. Complete applications will include:
  • a cover letter indicating qualifications for the position,
  • a curriculum vitae,
  • a statement of teaching philosophy and experience,
  • three letters of recommendation, at least one of which should provide documentation in support of teaching effectiveness.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit additional evidence of teaching effectiveness, such as formal teaching evaluation summaries.

For further questions about this position, please contact the search committee chair Dr. Christopher Drupieski at .

Applicant Documents
Cover Letter(1)
C.V.(1)
Teaching Statement(1)
Confidential Letter of Recommendation or Evaluation(3)
Student evaluations(1)
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