Berry College Hiring for Assistant/Associate Professor of Mathematics (Tenure Track) at Mount Berry, Georgia (US) Full Time

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Department of Mathematics at Berry College invites applications for a tenure-track assistant/associate professor of mathematics to begin in August 2024. We seek versatile candidates in mathematics whose research program is interdisciplinary in nature. Special consideration will be given to candidates who can collaborate with faculty from the natural sciences, computer science, data science/analytics, creative technologies, economics, and/or finance.

The candidate is expected to establish a strong research program involving undergraduate students from a variety of majors. The successful candidate will demonstrate aptitude and enthusiasm for teaching in a residential college environment and contributing to the culture and development of an established Mathematics program that is building a strategic vision for its next steps. Beyond high-quality teaching and scholarship, the successful candidate should also be an active participant in the campus community and interested in mentoring a diverse array of students consistent with the college’s commitment to a culture of belonging.

Teaching responsibilities include core courses in the mathematics curriculum as well as electives in the candidate’s area(s) of interest. The candidate will also be supported in applying for Project NExT or other professional development programs.

REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in Mathematics or a closely related field. ABD candidates near completion (before August 2024) will be considered.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

ABOUT BERRY COLLEGE

Berry is a selective independent college of 2,200 undergraduate students located adjacent to Rome, GA, midway between Atlanta, GA, and Chattanooga, TN. Berry’s educational approach deliberately unites challenging academic programs with practical work experience in a residential campus community that encourages faith and emphasizes caring for the needs of others above self. This commitment to an “education of the head, heart and hands” remains as relevant today as when our founder instilled this ethic more than a century ago. Nationally recognized for quality of learning and quality of life, Berry offers first-rate undergraduate degree programs in the sciences, humanities, arts and human sciences, as well as undergraduate and master’s level opportunities in business and teacher education. The College’s stunning 27,000-acre campus affords opportunities that cannot be duplicated elsewhere. Berry’s ongoing commitment is to provide exceptional educational experiences to talented students from a wide range of social, racial, and economic backgrounds.

COLLEGE COMMITMENTS

Berry College is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse faculty and staff. An Equal Opportunity Institution, Berry complies with all applicable laws and provisions prohibiting discrimination in its educational and employment policies. Berry respects the essential dignity of all individuals and accordingly hires and promotes employees without regard to matters of personal identity such as ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and political affiliation. Berry College is committed to ensuring facilities, programs, services, and activities are accessible to everyone, including those seeking employment at Berry College. Inquiries about interview or workplace accommodations are welcomed and can be directed to Wayne Phipps, Director of Human Resources, at (706) 290-2698.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Applicants should submit the following:

• A letter of application describing the candidate’s interest in this position, commitment to the Berry mission, and approach to inclusive teaching and learning;
• A curriculum vitae; a teaching statement that should articulate the candidate’s teaching approach, experience, and goals; a statement of research plans; unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts;
• Names and contact information of three references.

Review of applications will begin on October 16, 2023 and continue until the position is filled. Specific questions about the position may be sent directly to the chair of the department, Dr. Nadeem Hamid at [email protected].

Apply Here.