Adams State University Hiring for Assistant Professor of Mathematics (Tenure Track) at Alamosa, CO Full Time

Position title: Assistant Professor of Mathematics (tenure-track)
Reports to: Director of the School
of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
Department: Engineering & Computer Science
Position Number: FS8022
FTE: 1.0
Starting Date: August 15, 2023

Position Description
We seek energetic and enthusiastic individuals who love teaching and share our dedication to
excellence in undergraduate education. The successful applicant will join a close-knit program and school that offers bachelor’s
degrees across a broad spectrum of disciplines in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, including computer science.
Responsibilities include teaching mathematics courses across the curriculum, working with other faculty to continually maintain and update
courses, advising students, and engaging with the broader university. While we are primarily an institution focused on teaching excellence
and the teaching load for this position is comprised of 12 credit-hours each semester, faculty are also expected to remain connected to
their academic field through scholarly work, and faculty members are also required to contribute in the area of service. The successful
candidate must demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with diverse faculty, staff, and students within the
School of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, and across campus. Candidates should demonstrate that they possess (1) a
commitment to student-centered instruction, (2) a plan for maintaining currency in their field of expertise, and (3) a commitment to
furthering the university’s mission of Inclusive Excellence

Qualifications

· Ph.D. in
mathematics, mathematics education, or closely related field.

· Demonstrated commitment to undergraduate teaching and
student-centered learning

· Demonstrated interest and focus on general education mathematics courses

· Excellent
communication and interpersonal skills

· Commitment to valuing equity, treating cultural and linguistic diversity as assets,
and promoting inclusiveness

· Ability to treat others with respect, civility, and courtesy and to work honestly, effectively,
and collegiality with employees, students, and the community. This includes the ability to use appropriate conflict management skills to
effectively manage any disagreement that might arise or to bring the disagreement to management for assistance in productive resolution when
the situation requires.

Preference will be given to applicants who possess/demonstrate

· Experience teaching
at the undergraduate level

· Experience using a variety of delivery methods for teaching

· Experience with and
commitment to supplemental instruction and/or co-requisite instruction

Salary

$48,800 to $52,000 commensurate with
experience, for a traditional 9-month academic-year appointment. Adams State University offers an excellent medical/dental and retirements
benefits package in addition to the salary.

Campus and School Information

Adams State University offers a wide
variety of bachelor’s degrees across a range of disciplines in science and mathematics. Faculty across the School of Science,
Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics enjoy a collaborative environment and have university-wide support to further the vision of
educating diverse students.

Adams State University is a state-supported regional comprehensive university in Alamosa, Colorado,
United States. Adams State is Colorado’s premier Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is also a Minority Serving Institution (MSI)
with over 54% of our students representing diverse backgrounds. We have a high percentage of first-generation students with an equally high
percentage of students who are Pell eligible. The university offers undergraduate programs in physical and social sciences, kinesiology,
fine arts, business and nursing, and specializes in educator curricula in several disciplines. Adams State also offers graduate degrees in
history, art, business (MBA), and educator programs, including counselor education; the university also has a doctoral (PhD) program in
counselor education. The university has an active athletic program, both in participatory sports and in athletics educator training. The
Adams State Grizzly athletic teams compete under the auspices of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference.

Located in the beautiful San
Luis Valley between the Sangre de Cristo and San Juan mountain ranges, Adams State University is a state-supported Hispanic Serving
Institution (HSI) in Alamosa, CO. The vast San Luis Valley is designated the Sangre de Cristo National Heritage Area. We are, at 7,500 feet,
in the largest alpine valley in the United States. Alamosa is located approximately 3.5 hours from Denver, 1.5 hours from Taos, New Mexico,
and 2.5 hours from Santa Fe, New Mexico. Alamosa has a population of 9,500, with recently built elementary schools, a moderate cost of
living, and affordable housing. ASU takes a leading role in local theatre performances and musical events and is in an area where the
opportunities for outdoor recreation abound.

Additional information about the university and the department may be found at http://www.adams.edu and https://www.adams.edu/academics/mathematics. Information about the
community and surrounding area can be found at http://www.alamosa.org/

Adams State University is dedicated to fostering Inclusive Excellence and especially
encourages applications from women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and other
historically underrepresented populations. Given the university’s mission and student body composition, the institution is committed
to increasing the diversity of its professional staff and is actively seeking qualified applicants who have experiences, skills, and/or
personal attributes that augment the perspectives of our current faculty and staff; we will give particular consideration to qualified
applicants with experience in ethnically diverse settings or who possess varied language skills and have a record of successful experience
in engaging diverse communities and student populations. Additional information about the university and the academic mission may be found
at www.adams.edu/academics/

Applications

Complete applications include the following:

1.
Letter of application addressing the following points:

· applicant’s interest in and qualifications for the position
based on the above criteria
· specific courses within the curriculum that would be of particular interest to the applicant
· evidence of teaching effectiveness and a description of the candidate’s experience working with students from historically
underserved populations
· how the applicant would contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the classroom
·
how teaching at a small, Hispanic Serving Institution, with a significant population of first-generation university students, set in a rural
environment aligns with the applicant’s professional goals

2. Curriculum vita
3. Undergraduate and graduate transcripts
(legible copies accepted). Official transcripts and background check are required at time of appointment.
4. A list of five
professional references (name, affiliation, email address, and phone number) who can address the applicant’s qualifications for the
position. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.

Send materials as PDF documents
to:

Dr. Matt Nehring

[email protected]

Review of completed applications
will begin on 15 January 2022 and continue until closed.