Position Information
Posting Number…
F00296P
Position Title
Adjunct Assistant Professor
Department
Mathematics
Location
Arlington
Job Family
Faculty
Position Status
Part-time
Rank
Non-Tenured
Work Hours
Open to
External and Internal
FLSA
Exempt
Duration
Funding expected to continue
Pay Basis
Benefits Eligible
No
Job Summary
The Mathematics Department in the College of Science, the
University of Texas at Arlington, invites applications for a
part-time, Adjunct Assistant Professor .
The number of vacancies is dependent on student
enrollment, division needs, and dean approval. Positions are
available for both on campus and online teaching. Your application
cannot be considered complete until all required documents have
been received. Adjunct faculty plans classes and implements and
evaluates teaching/learning objectives and student learning
outcomes. Adjunct faculty undertakes the divisional and
professional responsibilities of a part-time faculty member,
including office hours. The successful applicant will be expected
to provide quality instruction in undergraduate Mathematics courses
matching the instructor’s background, education, and skills. The
successful applicant will be expected to provide instruction in a
full range of Mathematics courses, including, but not limited to,
Contemporary Mathematics, College Algebra, Trigonometry, Elementary
Statistical Analysis, Business Algebra, Business Calculus,
Preparation for Calculus, Calculus, and Linear Algebra. Adjunct
faculty members will be required to use certain texts and meet
certain parameters set by the Department of Mathematics. Adjunct
instructors will be required to include in their courses certain
student assessment measures determined by the department, and to
compile data on those assessment criteria.
Benefits at UTA
We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our
employees at the University.
To help you understand the full value of these benefits, we have
created a tool that calculates the total worth of your compensation
package. This tool takes into account all of the benefits that you
are eligible for, including health insurance, retirement plans, and
paid time off. To access this tool and learn more about the total
value of your benefits, please click on the following link:
https://resources.uta.edu/hr/services/records/compensation-tools.php
CBC Requirement
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct
a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final
consideration for employment with the University.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• The successful candidate will be expected to achieve excellence
in teaching and to assist in further development of the Mathematics
program.
• Adjunct faculty plans classes and implements and evaluates
teaching/learning objectives and student learning outcomes.
• Adjunct faculty undertakes the divisional and professional
responsibilities of a part-time faculty member, including office
hours.
• The successful applicant will be expected to provide quality
instruction in undergraduate Mathematics courses matching the
instructor’s background, education, and skills.
• Adjunct faculty members will be required to use certain texts
and meet certain parameters set by the Department of
Mathematics.
• Adjunct instructors will be required to include in their
courses certain student assessment measures determined by the
department, and to compile data on those assessment criteria.
Required Qualifications
A Master’s Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field
with at least 18 graduate hours in Mathematics and outstanding
experience in teaching lower-division math courses.
Preferred Qualifications
Ph.D./Ed.D. in Math Education, Mathematics, or Statistics,
including 18 graduate hours in Mathematics with significant
experience in Education.
Special Conditions for Eligibility
Department Information
The Department of Mathematics is the winner of the 2013 American
Mathematical Society Award for Exemplary Program or Achievement in
a Mathematics Department. The Department of Mathematics is a major
center for mathematics research and education in the Dallas/Fort
Worth Metroplex and North Texas. It serves more than 10,000
students annually and features nationally recognized faculty with
outstanding accomplishments in teaching, research, and service. The
department offers a variety of degree programs, including BA, BS,
MA, MS, and PhD in pure and applied mathematics, statistics, and
mathematics education. It currently offers over 100 sections of
lower-division mathematics courses per semester. For more details,
visit the Department’s web page at http://www.uta.edu/math , the
College of Science web page at https://www.uta.edu/academics/schools-colleges/science
, and the University’s webpage http://www.uta.edu .
University Information
The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse
metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the
fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide
array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a
comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution
dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and
creative work. The University is committed to providing access and
ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation,
entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our
community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000
students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas
System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and
innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High
Research Activity” institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in
Military Times’ annual “Best for Vets: Colleges” list and is among
the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of
its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is
designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a
Hispanic-Serving Institution ( HSI ) and an Asian American and
Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution ( AANAPISI ),
and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate
student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report,
2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy
leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies
headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA’s $22.2 billion
annual economic impact on Texas.
Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the
near future. The university recently launched the first phase of
its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system
faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader
in key scholarly areas; more details are available at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100
. The successful candidate for this position will have the
opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and
contribute as the university broadens its impact.
Working Title
EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington ( UTA or
The University) to provide an educational and working environment
that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University
community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University
prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the
basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual
orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or
veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the
basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation
against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge
of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an
investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited.
Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered
discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the
responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to
ensure the University’s compliance with this policy.
ADA Accommodations
The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing
reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you
require reasonable accommodation in completing this application,
interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection
process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email
[email protected]
.
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
09/01/2024
Open Date
Review Start Date
Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
To apply applicants should go to http://uta.peopleadmin.com/
and submit the following materials: professional CV; letter of
application outlining applicant’s interest, qualifications, and
experience for the position; statement of teaching philosophy,
contact information of three professional references, and
unofficial graduate transcripts.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue
until the position is filled. Persons from groups historically
underrepresented in Science, Technology, Engineering, and
Mathematics are encouraged to apply.
Questions may be addressed to: Jeremy Glass ( [email protected] ) for online
classes or Dr. David Jorgensen ( [email protected] ) for
on-campus classes.
For more information about UTA, please visit: http://www.uta.edu/uta
Requirement Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
• Resume or CV
• Cover/Interest Letter
• Transcripts
• Statement of Teaching Interest/Philosophy
Optional Documents
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