Visiting Assistant Professor of Mathematics - One Year Appointment (2025-2026)
Company:
Gettysburg College
Job Location:
Gettysburg, 17325
Category:
Mathematics
Type:
Full-Time
Department: Mathematics - Sciences
Job Type: One year full-time position
Is Tenure Track: No
Job Summary
Gettysburg College invites applications for two full-time Visiting Assistant Professor positions in mathematics for the 2025-2026 academic year. As proclaimed in our mission and institutional values, Gettysburg College strongly supports diversity and particularly invites applications from members of any group that has been historically underrepresented in the American academy.
The responsibilities of the positions are to teach the equivalent of six courses during the academic year. The teaching load will include courses from the calculus sequence and may include other courses according to the needs of the department and the interests of the candidates. The successful candidates will have opportunities to influence the mathematics program of an energetic department and to involve students in a variety of mathematical activities outside the classroom. While there are no active research expectations associated with this position, the department values and encourages scholarship. Successful candidates may apply for funds to support scholarly activity.
Qualifications
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in mathematics, statistics, or a closely related field, or expect to complete the Ph.D. by August 2025. The areas of specialization are open. The following are essential: (i) demonstrated success as a teacher, with clear promise of future excellent and innovative teaching in undergraduate mathematics; (ii) an interest in working as a teacher in a liberal arts environment. In addition, preference will be given to candidates (iii) whose teaching has clear potential to promote a campus environment in which underrepresented students will thrive.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please submit a cover letter with your application that briefly describes the aspects of this particular position that you find attractive and some specific ways that you hope to contribute to our program. Your cover letter should also succinctly address any respects in which you fulfill criteria (i)-(iii) listed above but that are not clearly presented elsewhere in your application materials. In addition, please submit a curriculum vitae, a brief description of your teaching methods and objectives, and up to three letters of recommendation addressing teaching effectiveness and/or potential to teach effectively. Review of applications will begin February 10, 2025, and will continue until the positions are filled. Inquiries can be addressed to Professor Kim Spayd (kspayd@gettysburg.edu), Chair, Mathematics Department.
EEO Statement
Gettysburg College, an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal, state, local laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and admission. The College prohibits discrimination and harassment, and provides equal opportunity without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, marital/familial status, possession of a General Education Development Certificate (GED) as compared to a high school diploma, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex, age, or genetic information in all aspects of employment, educational programs, activities, and admissions. Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, Gettysburg College prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex (i.e., which includes but is not limited to the prohibition of sexual misconduct and relationship violence, including sexual assault and harassment) in all of its educational programs and activities.
Posting Number: 20100204F
Job Type: One year full-time position
Is Tenure Track: No
Job Summary
Gettysburg College invites applications for two full-time Visiting Assistant Professor positions in mathematics for the 2025-2026 academic year. As proclaimed in our mission and institutional values, Gettysburg College strongly supports diversity and particularly invites applications from members of any group that has been historically underrepresented in the American academy.
The responsibilities of the positions are to teach the equivalent of six courses during the academic year. The teaching load will include courses from the calculus sequence and may include other courses according to the needs of the department and the interests of the candidates. The successful candidates will have opportunities to influence the mathematics program of an energetic department and to involve students in a variety of mathematical activities outside the classroom. While there are no active research expectations associated with this position, the department values and encourages scholarship. Successful candidates may apply for funds to support scholarly activity.
Qualifications
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in mathematics, statistics, or a closely related field, or expect to complete the Ph.D. by August 2025. The areas of specialization are open. The following are essential: (i) demonstrated success as a teacher, with clear promise of future excellent and innovative teaching in undergraduate mathematics; (ii) an interest in working as a teacher in a liberal arts environment. In addition, preference will be given to candidates (iii) whose teaching has clear potential to promote a campus environment in which underrepresented students will thrive.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please submit a cover letter with your application that briefly describes the aspects of this particular position that you find attractive and some specific ways that you hope to contribute to our program. Your cover letter should also succinctly address any respects in which you fulfill criteria (i)-(iii) listed above but that are not clearly presented elsewhere in your application materials. In addition, please submit a curriculum vitae, a brief description of your teaching methods and objectives, and up to three letters of recommendation addressing teaching effectiveness and/or potential to teach effectively. Review of applications will begin February 10, 2025, and will continue until the positions are filled. Inquiries can be addressed to Professor Kim Spayd (kspayd@gettysburg.edu), Chair, Mathematics Department.
EEO Statement
Gettysburg College, an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal, state, local laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and admission. The College prohibits discrimination and harassment, and provides equal opportunity without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, marital/familial status, possession of a General Education Development Certificate (GED) as compared to a high school diploma, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex, age, or genetic information in all aspects of employment, educational programs, activities, and admissions. Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, Gettysburg College prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex (i.e., which includes but is not limited to the prohibition of sexual misconduct and relationship violence, including sexual assault and harassment) in all of its educational programs and activities.
Posting Number: 20100204F
