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Instructors for 2012-2013

Mathematics Instructors:  The Department of Mathematics & Statistics at Northern Arizona University invites applications for one or more non-tenure track, one-year instructor positions for the 2012-2013 academic year.  Positions will begin 20 August 2012.  Instructors teach lower-division mathematics, mathematics education, and / or statistics courses up to 15 credit hours (usually four courses) per semester during the academic year.  Instructors participate in department and university service activities and engage in commensurate scholarship and/or professional development.  The salary for a new instructor is $35,000.  This is a one-year position; however, there is the possibility of renewal contingent upon department need, individual performance and the availability of funding.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in mathematics, statistics, or mathematics education OR a Bachelor’s degree in mathematics and a Master’s degree in a related field.
• At least one year of experience teaching mathematics and/or statistics courses at high school or college level. 
• Applicant must be able to begin work, with all degrees completed, on 20 August 2012.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Evidence of high quality teaching.
• Strong academic record.
• The ability to teach a wide variety of lower-division courses.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and interpersonal skills. 
• Experience and / or commitment necessary to work with a diverse population. 
• Abilities and experience that align well with department needs such as teaching hybrid courses or modular-based courses and collaborating on innovative teaching strategies

Northern Arizona University is a 25,000-student institution with its main campus in Flagstaff, a four-season community of about 65,000 at the base of the majestic San Francisco Peaks. NAU’s emphasis on undergraduate education is enhanced by its graduate programs and research as well as distance learning. All faculty members are expected to promote student learning and help students achieve academic outcomes. The university is committed to a diverse and civil working and learning environment.

The Department of Mathematics & Statistics has 27.5 permanent faculty and offers bachelor’s and master’s degrees with emphases in mathematics, mathematics education, statistics, and actuarial science.  For more information about the Department visit http://www.math.nau.edu.

Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae (including a current e-mail address), statement of teaching philosophy, undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and teaching evaluations (if available), to: 

Mathematics Instructor Screening Committee

Department of Mathematics & Statistics, Box 5717

Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, Arizona 86011-5717

Or electronically to:   MathInstructorPosition@nau.edu

Also arrange to have three confidential letters of reference sent to the address above.  Please ensure that letters of reference address your teaching. 

The committee will begin reviewing files on 1 March 2012.  Consideration of applications will continue until available positions are filled or closed.

Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, an employment history verification and a degree verification (in some cases) prior to employment. You may also be required to complete a fingerprint background check. Additionally, NAU is required to participate in the federal E-Verify program that assists employers with verifying new employees' right to work in the United States.

NAU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution: minorities, women, persons with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.