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Apply for Job Job ID371516 LocationRochester Job FamilyEducation-General Full/Part TimeFull-Time Regular/TemporaryRegular Job Code9754 Employee ClassAcad Prof and Admin Add to Favorite Jobs Email this Job About the Job The University of Minnesota Rochester ( invites applications for a non-tenure track, annually renewable faculty position in mathematics for its undergraduate degree program, the Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences (BSHS). The position is primarily teaching-focused with the expectation of contributing to departmental and institutional service (90% teaching, 10% service). We are seeking a qualified instructor who has significant interest in supporting student learning in a high-contact model inside and outside of the classroom and will work closely with other faculty to coordinate and teach the range of mathematics and statistics courses needed by students in the BSHS program. The successful instructor will have experience in implementing pedagogical strategies and supporting a diverse student body population. The instructor must be prepared to teach undergraduate introductory mathematics and statistics courses with a preference for ability to also teach undergraduate biomathematics. Duties include assisting preparation and delivery of course content in interactive learning classrooms, grading, holding weekly student support hours in Just ASK spaces ( supervising undergraduate teaching assistants, facilitating department-wide data collection efforts that coincide with course delivery duties, and other related duties as assigned. The instructor will join the Center for Learning Innovation (CLI), an innovative, interdisciplinary department. The CLI coordinates the development and teaching of an integrated, writing-enriched curriculum for a baccalaureate degree in the health sciences. It promotes a learner-centered, undergraduate environment in which ongoing assessment informs pedagogical and curricular choices and is the basis for data-driven research on learning. Continuing professional development participation is expected from the instructor and there will be opportunities to attend conferences, workshops, online tutorials, and to join professional development opportunities, and/or membership in professional organizations. This role is expected to work in-person in Rochester, Minnesota. This role is not eligible for H-1B or Green Card sponsorship. This position is contingent upon enrollment. Qualifications Required A master's or doctorate degree in mathematics or a closely related field with a statistics background are required for this position. The successful candidate will also have excellent communication skills (both written and verbal). Exemplary experience teaching introductory undergraduate mathematics is preferred, as well as experience working with nontraditional and first-generation students. Evidence of teaching potential in biostatistics, bioinformatics, data analytics and the like would be highly valued. The successful candidate works well with a diverse student population and in interdisciplinary teams. Preferred Exemplary experience teaching introductory undergraduate mathematics is preferred, as well as experience working with nontraditional and first-generation students. Evidence of teaching potential in biostatistics, bioinformatics, data analytics and the like would be highly valued. The successful candidate works well with a diverse student population and in interdisciplinary teams. Pay and Benefits Pay Range:$55,000 - $65,000; depending on education/qualifications/experience. Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. Learn more about retirement plans. The University of Minnesota offers a comprehensive benefits package including: Competitive wages, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave Low cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans Health care and dependent daycare flexible spending accounts Excellent retirement plans with employer match Disability and employer-paid life insurance Wellbeing program with reduced insurance premiums Tuition reimbursement opportunities covering 75%-100% of eligible tuition Opportunities for growth and promotion Employee Assistance Program How To Apply Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume or CV. This position will remain open until filled. To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647. Diversity Employment Requirements Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment. About the U of M The University of Minnesota Rochester (UMR) At the University of Minnesota Rochester, our vision is to transform higher education through innovations that empower graduates to solve the grand health challenges of the twenty-first century. UMR prepares students for a broad spectrum of career pathways including pre-med and patient care; psychology and mental health; business and leadership; health technology; public policy and global health; and research, discovery, and cures. The campus community serves almost 1,000 undergraduate and graduate students in the heart of downtown Rochester and continues to grow in size and influence through creative partnerships. At UMR, relationships and research drive student success. Learn more about UMR. The University of Minnesota is proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022-24). The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds. The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U:

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