Mathematics Lecturer

Position Summary:

The Mathematics Department of the University of Wisconsin-Platteville invites applications for a full-time, 9-month lecturer position beginning August 22, 2023.  Position is anticipated to be ongoing. 

Salary for this position is $40,000. 

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include teaching freshmen/sophomore level mathematics or statistics classes. Teaching assignments will be dependent on the qualifications, background, and experience of the successful candidate.

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

Qualifications:

• A graduate degree in mathematics, mathematics education, or statistics is required.
• Applicants must have a strong commitment to teaching; preference will be given to those who present evidence of successful classroom teaching experiences in mathematics or statistics.

Why It’s Great to be a Pioneer:

The College of Engineering, Mathematics, and Science (EMS) enrolls approximately 3,100 students in ABET-accredited BS degree programs in Civil, Electrical, Environmental, Industrial, Mechanical and Software Engineering, and Engineering Physics and BS degrees in Mathematics, Broad Field Science, Chemistry, Computer Science, and Sustainable and Renewable Energy Systems. The College of EMS also participates in a statewide Collaborative Engineering Program that allows place-bound undergraduate students to complete their BS degrees in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering with minimal travel. In addition, the College has an online Master of Engineering program, which has been designated as a “Best Buy” in online education.

The Mathematics Department, in the College of Engineering, Mathematics, and Science, has 20 full-time tenure/tenure track positions, and regularly employs an additional 6-10 academic staff.  The department offers undergraduate degrees in mathematics, mathematics education, mathematics with an emphasis in actuarial science, mathematics with an emphasis in finance, applied mathematics and data science.  The department also serves programs in engineering, science, technology, business, psychology, and criminal justice.  Class sizes are approximately 30 students.  To learn more, visit the University’s website at http://www.uwplatt.edu/mathematics/.

Campus Information:

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville, founded in 1866, offers 47 baccalaureate and 10 master’s programs. It possesses institutional strengths in middle level education, engineering, industrial technology, agriculture, criminal justice and business. The campus is located in Southwest Wisconsin’s largest and most historic community. The region offers excellent school systems, high quality medical and hospital facilities, outstanding recreational opportunities, and vibrant businesses and industries. UW-Platteville is a cultural and educational center for the Tri-State region of Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin.

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Application Deadline:

Applications must be submitted through our online applicant portal, applications due by: January 23, 2023. Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled.

How to Apply:

The following documents are required for applicant consideration:

• Letter of application addressing all required qualifications
• A curriculum vitae
• A one-page summary of your teaching philosophy
• Names, phone numbers, and addresses of three professional references
• A copy of your undergraduate transcript and graduate transcript

For questions regarding this position, please contact:

Dr. Barb Barnet
Chair, Search and Screen Committee
Mathematics Department
University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Phone: 608-342-1743
Email: barnetb@uwplatt.edu

We Support Diversity and Inclusion:

Our mission is to foster a diverse environment that contributes to an inclusive culture and climate by promoting critical discourse and meaningful interactions between all members of our campus community.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville is committed to recruiting, supporting and fostering a diverse, inclusive and civil community of outstanding faculty, staff and students, and is an AA/EEO Employer. A criminal background check is required for employment. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the U.S. at time of hire.

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.