Athens State University

POSITION:                           Assistant Professor of Mathematics

 STARTING DATE:             August 2010

 DUTIES:                                In addition to adhering to the general faculty guidelines as specified by the University and Employee Handbook, by the Vice President for Academic Affairs, and by the State Board of Education, duties will include:         

• Teaching undergraduate courses in mathematics
• Teaching of these courses will be delivered during the day, evening, weekend, or in Distance Learning formats
• Assisting in academic advising of B.S. Mathematics students
• Participation in committee activities and departmental duties
• Assuming other professional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences or other appropriate administrative personnel

 QUALIFICATIONS:           Required:

• A Master’s degree in mathematics or mathematics education with at least 18 semester hours of graduate credit in mathematics from a regionally accredited institution
• Teaching experience in mathematics courses at the college level
• Experience with technology and teaching with technology (preferred MAPLE and graphing calculators)

 Preferred:

• An earned doctorate in mathematics or mathematics education or all but dissertation (ABD) in the same from a regionally accredited institution
• Teaching in a blended or distance format using Blackboard or equivalent platform and audio/video platforms such a WIMBA and Tegrity
• Current participation in professional mathematics organizations or publications
• Teaching experience in 6-12 mathematics

RANK & SALARY:             Faculty rank and salary will be based on education and teaching experience according to the Athens State University salary schedule.

                                                            (9-month Doctorate range is $42,256 – $71,548)

                                                            (9-month Master’s range is $34,732 – $68,667)

 APPLICATION

PROCEDURE:         Applicant must submit an application package to:

                                                 Office of Human Resources

                                                Athens State University

                                                300 North Beaty Street

                                                Athens, AL  35611

                                     A complete application package consists of:

• Athens State University Application of Employment
• Personal letter of application
• Resume
• Unofficial transcripts from the college or university from which the highest degree was conferred.  Upon an offer of employment, official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended must be submitted. Continued employment is contingent upon receipt of transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.
• At least one Letter of Work Experience in writing from current or previous employers confirming the required and/or preferred level of experience as stated in the ‘Qualifications’ section.  All professional letters must be original, on letterhead, and signed by the writer. 

APPLICATION

DEADLINE:            

• Complete application packages must be received in the Office of Human Resources no later than 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 30, 2010, to ensure consideration. 
• Application materials may not be submitted via e-mail.
• Applicants who fail to submit all required information by the deadline will be disqualified.  

 In accordance with Alabama Community College System Policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form and to submit a non-refundable $45 payment for a criminal background check.  Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check.

 Athens State University is an equal opportunity employer.  It is the official policy of the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education, including postsecondary institutions under the control of the State Board of Education, that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, handicap, gender, religion, creed, national origin, or age, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.  Athens State University will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees.  The University reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding.