Position Title:

Assistant or Associate Professor of Mathematics

Campus:

Presque Isle

Department:

Math & Science - IMS

Location:

Presque Isle ME

Bargaining Unit:

AFUM

Salary Band/Wage Band:

F/01

Work Schedule:

Academic Year

Length:

Academic Year (Sept-May)

Statement of the Job:

The University of Maine at Presque Isle is seeking an Assistant or Associate Professor of Mathematics to begin September 2024. The University of Maine Presque Isle recently established a B.S. concentration in actuarial science. The successful candidate will bring a demonstrated record of teaching and research experience. The candidate should have the ability to grow an exciting undergraduate academic program and build capacity within this program. Primary teaching responsibilities will include various levels of courses in mathematics such as Calculus, Statistics, Linear Algebra, Discrete Mathematics, and Differential Equations or other courses in areas of expertise or interest.

Responsibilities include:

• Up to 24 contact hours of teaching per year which may include traditional fall and spring offerings and/or competency-based education (CBE) courses

• Service to the department, university and community.

• Develop a research effort including undergraduate students in area of expertise or interest.

• Advise students in the math programs and concentrations.

• Recruit students to the math program and concentrations.

• Organize and facilitate a math club.

• Advising mathematics students and serving on 1-2 campus committees is expected.

  This 9-month (academic year), tenure-track position is located at the University of Maine at Presque Isle but may occasionally require intra- or interstate travel with students or to conferences. Distance delivery modalities may be assigned as determined necessary by the College Chair and Academic Dean. Work Schedule will be variable based upon teaching schedule and research demands. Work beyond regular hours (which may include nights and weekends) may be necessary in order to meet the requirements of the position. The employee will establish regular office hours on campus, especially during semesters when teaching.

  Salary and rank will be commensurate with education and work experience. The university offers an excellent fringe benefits package, including a 10% employer contribution to the University of Maine System retirement plan. Additional benefits (https://umpi.hiretouch.com/uploads/523/file/Single_Page_Benefits-AFUM.docx) include medical, dental, vision, and tuition waiver programs for employees and dependents. The University of Maine System is a recipient of the Wellness Councils of America’s Well Workplace Award and offers wellness programs.

  About the University:

  For more than a century, the University of Maine at Presque Isle has been helping students find their path to great professional careers providing its 2,000 traditional and non-traditional students from all areas of the state, country, and world with life-changing opportunities in a caring, small-university environment.

  Further information about the University of Maine at Presque Isle can be found at https://www.umpi.edu/

  The university sits on 150 acres surrounded by the rolling hills and potato fields of northern Maine and the university strives to be the region’s premier learning institution while helping to stimulate cultural and economic development in Aroostook County and the State of Maine. The university serves as an educational and cultural center for the area and its facilities are utilized for lectures, programs, concerts, dance performances, exhibits, and plays that benefit the entire region.

  Learn more about what Aroostook County has to offer here (https://visitaroostook.com/) .

  Qualifications:

  Required:

• Master’s degree in mathematics.

• Demonstrated experience in teaching introductory and/or upper-level mathematics courses at the university level.

• Effective oral and written communication skills, and ability to collaborate with the campus, local, and regional communities.

• Demonstrated experience or ability to employ high impact teaching practices, multiple forms of formative and summative assessment, and technology that qualitatively improves the learning experience, including on-line teaching methods.

• Demonstrated ability to conduct research that engages undergraduates and can lead to conference presentations, publications, and may garner external funding.

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

  Preferred:

• Ph.D. (or ABD) in a mathematics program.

• 3+ years teaching at the collegiate level (may include as a graduate assistant)

• 3+ years in a mathematical educational, leadership, or research role in higher education

• Candidate interested in supporting a mathematics club

  Other Information:

  Materials must be submitted via "Apply for Position" below. You will need to create a profile and application, upload:

• A cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position with specific reference to the qualifications outlined above.

• A resume/curriculum vitae

• Contact information for three professional references

• A teaching statement

• A research statement that outlines a plan for engaging undergraduates and may provide opportunities for modest extramural funding

• Official transcripts

  You will also need to submit the affirmative action survey, the self-identification of disability form, and the self-identification of veteran status forms. Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the university. Search Timeline is as follows:

  Review of applications to begin: ASAP

  Screening interviews to begin no earlier than: May 19, 2024

  On-site interviews to begin no earlier than: June 1, 2024

  Tentative start date: September 1, 2024

  We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support. Appropriate background checks are required.

  The University of Maine at Presque Isle is an EEO/AA employer, and does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender expression, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information or veteran’s status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The following office has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Office of Equal Opportunity, University of Maine, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, Orono, ME 04469 207-581-1226. TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).

  Required Documents:

  Cover Letter, References, Research Prospectus, Resume/CV, Teaching Philosophy, Transcripts