BACKGROUND
Parami University is an online university and a partner institution of Bard College, New York. Parami and Bard offer dual degree programs allowing Parami University students to graduate with both a Parami degree and a Bard degree…
Parami University was established as Parami Institute in 2017 in Myanmar (Burma) to provide high-quality continuing education programs to Burmese youth. However, plans to build a physical campus were postponed due to the political instabilities caused by the 2021 military coup. In June 2022, Parami University was incorporated in Washington, DC, and licensed by the Higher Education Licensure Commission, a regulatory authority of the government of Washington, DC.
Parami University is now seeking to hire a full-time faculty member within the Division of Mathematics and Science to offer courses in Statistics.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
Faculty at Parami are dedicated teachers in their respective disciplines, eager to share knowledge in a student-centered way. Teaching currently takes place online using state-of-the-art Canvas learning management system (LMS), and other educational technology tools, informed by Paramis educational theory and practice. Because Parami University was created to educate students in protracted crises and developing countries such as Burma, faculty at Parami must actively apply empathy in their teaching.
1. A regular core faculty is expected to teach three courses per semester (i.e. six courses a year). This key task of 0.75 FTE consists of the following responsibilities:
Develop course syllabi following Paramis guidelines and in consultation with the respective Chair;
Prepare and teach courses using designated Parami software and tools, e.g. Canvas learning management system, Zoom, etc.;
Perform student assessment and evaluation;
Incorporate feedback from peer and student feedback actively in future courses; and
Work with the Student Affairs team to maximize student retention.
A regular core faculty is expected to participate in improving their respective academic administration for the Division and academic governance of the University as a whole. This task of 0.25 FTE consists of the following responsibilities:
Conduct and publish academic research;
Serve on academic committees (e.g. Course and Curriculum Review Committee, Internal Quality Assurance Committee);
Contribute to academic planning and programming in collaboration with the Division Chair; and
Support the Academic Department in enhancing the overall quality of education at Parami.
DURATION
January 01, 2025 December 31, 2027 (with a possibility of extension)
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Fluency in English
Ph.D. in Statistics or any related field
At least 2 years of teaching experience
POSITION PREFERENCES
Teaching experience in Southeast Asia or other developing countries
Online teaching experience
Record of academic research output
Experience with collaborative projects in academic settings
Willingness to relocate to Southeast Asian region
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Please submit the following materials in a single PDF file, addressed to the Faculty Search Committee at [email protected], with the subject line Application for Faculty Position in Statistics:
Single-page cover letter
CV
A sample syllabus
Contact information of two professional references (phone numbers and emails).
Please apply by September 25, 2024.
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis
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