Academic Year 2011-12 Three-year Teaching Postdoctoral Positions

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Overview

The Department of Mathematics at the University of Arizona invites applications for a three-year, non-tenure-track teaching post-doctoral position. They are similar to post-doctoral positions in research except that the emphasis is on teaching and scholarly activities pertaining to teaching. Teaching postdocs have the opportunity to teach a wide range of undergraduate courses and to participate in departmental activities such as research seminars, curriculum reform, projects with undergraduates, and outreach activities such as teacher training programs. This postdoc program, initiated in 1997, is ideal for those planning to teach at a four-year college or master's degree granting institution.

For more information, see http://math.arizona.edu/~postdoc.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities are to teach up to nine units per semester across the full spectrum of lower and upper division courses, to maintain a program of mathematics research or of scholarly activities and outreach relating to teaching, and to participate fully in the activities of the Department.

Qualifications

By the time of the appointment, candidates are expected to have a PhD in Mathematics. In addition, they should have a commitment to teaching and either a strong research record or a strong record of scholarly activities relating to teaching.

Why the University of Arizona?

The Department of Mathematics exhibits extraordinary collegiality and provides an environment in which research and teaching are respected, and excellence in both is recognized. It has a rich array of research seminars and profusion of education and outreach opportunities at all levels from elementary school to the undergraduate major.

Compensation

An academic year salary of $45,000, plus a $1,000 moving allowance, plus a $1,500 professional travel allowance during the program.

Deadline

Applications will be accepted from October 1, 2010 until December 31, 2010.

Application Procedure

Go to www.mathjobs.org, locate the section for Mathematics, The University of Arizona and follow the application instructions for the TPD position.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, the University of Arizona recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds M/W/D/V.