Visiting Assistant Professor- Mathematics
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Please Note: This Position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and T&E requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. The application must be completed in full detail (including work history) for your qualifications to be considered. Failure to complete the application completely may result in you not being considered for the vacant position. Your application for the position will not be complete until you receive an online confirmation number at the end of the process of applying for a position.
Position Details
Classification Information
| Position Classification Title |
Assistant Professor |
| FLSA |
Exempt |
| Position Class (Extract From Banner or PA) |
80090 |
| EPA Position Type |
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| JCAT |
202000 |
Position Overview
| Primary Purpose of the Position |
Winston-Salem State University invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor of Mathematics in the College of Arts, Sciences, and Education with a start date of August 2025. This is a one-year appointment for Academic Year 2025-2026. Job responsibilities include teaching undergraduate courses, maintaining an active research agenda via peer-reviewed publications or presentations at conferences in the mathematical sciences or on the scholarship of teaching in the mathematical sciences, and mentoring and coaching students inside and outside the classroom.
The Department of Mathematics at Winston Salem State University has a dynamic group of students, faculty, and staff dedicated to learning, teaching, and advancing mathematics. There are two pathways offered, traditional mathematics or mathematics with a concentration in statistics. Courses leading to licensure in secondary education in mathematics are offered through the education department. WSSU's program blends interrelated but distinctive aspects of mathematics: theoretical ideas and methods, modeling real-world situations, the statistical analysis of data, and scientific computing. The curriculum is designed to develop competence in each of these aspects of mathematics in a way that responds to the interests and needs of individual students as well as link them to the 21st century world they will face after graduation. |
Position Information
| Working Position Title |
Visiting Assistant Professor- Mathematics |
| Building and Room No. |
Carolina Hall, Room 143 |
| Appointment Type |
Time limited |
| If Time Limited. |
Yes |
| Appointment Length. |
9 Months |
| Position Number |
000728 |
Requirements and Preferences
| Position required to work during periods of adverse weather or other emergencies |
No |
| Normal Work Schedule |
Varies depending on course schedule |
| Department Required Skills |
- Applicants must have earned a doctoral degree in mathematics, statistics, or a related field by the time of the appointment.
- Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching mathematics to undergraduate students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
- Successful applicants must demonstrate innovative instructional practices and an ability to leverage technologies that engage students in the learning process.
- Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to liberal education, and they must illustrate a commitment to their professional growth and development via engagement in professional organizations and professional conferences.
- Candidates must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a commitment to a liberal arts education in a diverse educational community.
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| Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education |
All areas of research specialization will be considered. Preference will be given to those whose research complements the department's current strengths, particularly those with experience in statistics. We welcome candidates with a demonstrated commitment to social justice, innovation, and collaboration in working with schools and university colleagues. Women and persons from backgrounds underrepresented in the mathematical sciences are encouraged to apply. |
| Required License or Certification |
Applicants must have earned a doctoral degree in mathematics, statistics, or a related field by the time of the appointment. |
| Valid US Driver's License |
No |
| Commercial Driver's License Required |
No |
| Physical Required |
No |
| List any other medical/drug tests required |
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Primary Responsibilities and Duties
Primary Responsibilities and Duties
| Describe the specific job duties related to this competency |
WSSU seeks committed and engaged faculty who will perform specific duties at a high level. These duties include but are not limited to the following:
Teaching and Advising
- Teach undergraduate courses in mathematics either face-to-face or online and must communicate continuously with students to promote student success
- Construct sufficiently detailed course syllabi prior to the first class
- Teach each class section, create, and present relevant course activities, provide written feedback in a timely fashion, and evaluate student performance
- Hold office hours each week
- Meet with the program coordinator regularly
- Advise and mentor students as assigned by the department chair
Scholarship and Creative Activity
- The ideal candidate must produce scholarly research that results in publications in peer-reviewed journals within the discipline area or within peer-reviewed journals that promote the teaching and learning of the discipline
- Present research at well-respected professional conferences and meetings
Service and Engagement
- Attend departmental, College, and university meetings
- Serve on committees at the departmental, College, and university level as assigned by the department chair
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| Percentage Of Time |
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Posting Details
Posting Details
| Internal Posting Only |
No |
| Position Type |
Faculty |
| Time Limited Position |
Yes |
| Appointment Length |
1 year appointment (9 Months) |
| Salary |
Commensurate with education and experience |
| Open Date |
01/27/2025 |
| Close Date |
02/27/2025 |
| Open Until Filled |
No |
| Special Instructions Summary |
Please Note: This Position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and T&E requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. The application must be completed in full detail (including work history) for your qualifications to be considered. Failure to complete the application completely may result in you not being considered for the vacant position. Your application for the position will not be complete until you receive an online confirmation number at the end of the process of applying for a position. |
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Unofficial Transcripts
- References List
Optional Documents
- Letter of Reference 1
- Letter of Reference 2
- Letter of Reference 3
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Winston Salem State University
Commensurate with education and experience
Jan 27, 2025