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 2016-2017 academic year. Positions will begin August 22, 2016. 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 $37,000. These are one-year positions; 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 and at least 18 hours of graduate coursework in mathematics, statistics, or mathematics education.
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At least one year of experience teaching mathematics and/or statistics courses at the high school or college level.
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Applicant must be able to begin work, with all degrees completed, on the contract starting date of August 22, 2016.
Preferred Qualifications
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Evidence of high quality teaching
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Strong academic record
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The ability to teach a wide variety of lower-division courses
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Strong communication skills and interpersonal skills
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Experience and/or commitment necessary to work with a diverse population
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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 26,000-student institution with its main campus in Flagstaff, a four-season community of about 67,000 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 and Statistics has 44 full-time faculty and offers bachelors’ degrees in mathematics and secondary education in mathematics; masters’ degrees in statistics, mathematics, and mathematics education; and a graduate certificate in applied statistics. For more information about the department visit www.math.nau.edu.
Please see the web page www.nau.edu/hr for full position description and application procedures. For consideration for this position submit ONE PDF or Word file, containing (1) a letter of application, (2) your curriculum vita, (3) unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts. Also arrange for three confidential letters of reference. Do not upload these letters to the application, they must be signed originals and mailed to the address below.
Instructor Screening Committee
Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Northern Arizona University, Box 5717
Flagstaff, AZ 86011-5717
If you need assistance completing your application there are instructions available on line at www.nau.edu/hr or in person in the Human
Resources Department located in Building 91 on the NAU Campus - on the corner of Beaver and DuPont Streets.
If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process please contact the
Equity and Access Office at 928-523-3312/TDD - 928-523-1006 or PO Box 4083, Flagstaff AZ 86011.
The committee will begin reviewing applications on March 09, 2016. Consideration of applications will continue until available positions are filled or closed.
Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following prior to employment: a criminal background investigation, an employment history verification, and a degree verification (in some cases). 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.
PO Box 5717, Flagstaff, AZ 86011-5717 (928) 523-3481 fax (928) 523-5847 www.math.nau.edu