Visiting Assistant Professor - Mathematics

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About Norwich University:

Founded in 1819, Norwich University is the oldest private military college in the country and the birthplace of the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC). Today we are a diversified academic institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees and professional certificates to adult learners online and to Corps and civilian lifestyle students on campus.

We are located in the beautiful Green Mountains of Vermont, only 20 minutes from the state capital, Montpelier, and three hours from Boston or Montreal.

Our excellent benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, group life, and disability insurances, flexible-spending accounts for health and dependent care, a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, an employee assistance program, paid time off, use of the University pool and fitness center, and tuition scholarships for eligible employees and their family members. Some employees may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program on their Federal Student Aid Direct Loan balance. For more information about our benefits, visit https://norwich.trgportal.com.Vermont offers the Worker Relocation Incentive Program will provide grants of up to $7,500 to both new workers (moving to Vermont to take a Vermont job) and remote workers (moving to Vermont and bringing their job with them) to defray moving costs. Application and eligibility details at ThinkVermont.com

Full COVID vaccination including booster is required for all on-campus employment.

Job Description:

The successful candidate for the visiting assistant professor position will teach 21 contact hours for the academic year (9-12 contact hours per semester), as well as engage in professional development, scholarship, and service.

Teaching assignments may include preparatory mathematics, general education mathematics, introductory statistics, or the calculus sequence, with possibilities of teaching other course offerings. See the Norwich University Course Catalog for more details and course descriptions. Funding to support ongoing professional development is available.

Visiting assistant professors are appointed for one year, with an option for a second year. These are in-person positions; candidates must be able to teach in-person classes on the Norwich Campus in Northfield, VT.

Requirements:

Successful candidates will have a minimum of a doctoral degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Mathematics Education, or related field.

Successful candidates will demonstrate an ability to teach mathematics courses at multiple levels. Such experience should include some of: developmental mathematics and algebra, elementary statistics, precalculus, calculus, or general education mathematics classes.

Successful candidates will have a passion for bringing excellent teaching into the classroom and will be able to engage our undergraduates in the discovery of mathematics. All applicants must have demonstrated commitment to working with a student body that is diverse with respect to socio-economic status, culture, academic interests, and career paths.

Additional Information:

Norwich University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a positive education and work environment that recognizes and respects the dignity of all students, faculty and staff. Reasonable accommodations will be made for the known disability of an otherwise qualified applicant. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at nuhr@norwich.edu for assistance.

All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring immigration sponsorship, including but not limited to non-immigrant visas such as H1B, STEM, or F1, now or in the future. A post offer, pre-employment background check will be required of the successful candidate.

Application Instructions:

Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy (not to exceed two pages), and the names of three professional references.

Review of applications will begin on January 30, 2023

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www.norwich.edu

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