Metropolitan State University of Denver Hiring for Assistant Professor of Mathematics/Statistics at Colorado, United States Full Time

The salary range for these positions is $60,000 – $62,000 at
Assistant Professor rank. The salaries of the finalists selected
for these roles will be set based upon a variety of factors,
including but not limited to, internal equity, education,
experience, specialty and training.

MSU Denver offers excellent benefits that include medical, dental,
retirement, tuition benefit, free RTD pass, and more. To learn more
about these options, visit our
Employee Benefits Summary page.

Posting Details

Posting Number

F00889

Position Title

Assistant Professor of Mathematics/Statistics

Position Number

F00161

Employee Category

Faculty-CAT I

Department

Mathematics and Statistics

EClass Code

Full Time Faculty-Def Pay

Position Summary

Metropolitan State University of Denver invites applications for
two positions at assistant professor level in either Statistics or
Applied Mathematics, to begin August 1, 2023. These are nine-month
tenure-track appointments reporting to the chair of the Department
of Mathematics and Statistics. All statistical and applied
mathematical research fields are encouraged to apply.

Metropolitan State University of Denver and the Department of
Mathematics and Statistics are committed to active and
strategic initiatives in our work toward educational equity
and promoting a culture of access and inclusion for our students,
staff, and faculty. We seek to sustain an inclusive community where
all individuals at MSU Denver and the Department of Mathematics and
Statistics are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and are
provided proper resources and skillsets to be successful. This
success is not limited to our liberal arts and sciences focused
education, but also to the broader development of our students as
engaged citizens and valued contributors to their discipline, the
community, and our society.

At MSU Denver, we recognize the value of everyone and every group
as part of an inclusive community of belonging. The College of
Letters, Arts and Sciences has a vibrant Statement on Diversity,
Equity, and Inclusion Statement that highlights those
values. Differences can include but are not limited to culture,
race, ethnicity, color, national origin, language, sex, physical
appearance, pregnancy, marital/partner status, age, (dis)ability,
neurodiversity, creed, religious or spiritual beliefs, sexual
orientation, socioeconomic status, class, education, gender
identity/expression, veteran status, political affiliation,
political philosophy, and more. We recognize that these differences
can be visible or invisible.

MSU Denver is particularly interested in applicants who have
experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a
demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for
underrepresented and historically minoritized groups. Our student
population consists of over 57% first-generation students and over
50% students of color. We are a designated
Hispanic Serving Institution ( HSI ) located in downtown
Denver. As the third largest institution of higher education in
Colorado and the only institution with an open access mission, MSU
Denver is a model university in providing support for all college
students to achieve their academic goals. The University serves an
undergraduate student population among the most diverse in the
state, including the most first-generation students and Deferred
Action for Childhood Arrivals students.

Duties/Responsibilities

Teach 18 credit hours of undergraduate mathematics courses per
year, including probability and statistics upper division courses,
programming courses in R or Python, and evening and online
courses.

The successful candidate will also advise students; participate in
course and program development and in scholarly and professional
development activities; perform university and community service;
perform other duties as assigned by the chair; and work with and be
sensitive to the educational needs of a diverse urban
population.

Required Qualifications

Doctorate in Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Mathematics with a
Concentration in Applied Mathematics, or Mathematics with a
Concentration in Statistics, completed by August 1, 2023.

Preferred Qualifications

The successful candidate will have:

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Evidence of potential for continued scholarly activity
• Experience teaching mathematics and/or statistics at the
  undergraduate level with evidence of effective teaching
• Broad interests in undergraduate education, including mentoring
  undergraduate research, and recruitment and/or retention of
  students from underrepresented groups
• Experience working with and sensitivity to the needs of a
  diverse urban student population, including (but not limited to)
  BIPOC students, LBGTQIA students, students from low-income
  backgrounds, first-generation students, students with disabilities,
  undocumented students, non-traditional students, student veterans,
  and ESL students

Posting date

09/28/2022

Closing date

Closing Instructions

Open Until Filled

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by
11:59pm (MT)

10/28/2022

Special Instructions to Applicants

Complete applications received by Friday, October 28, 2022 at 11:59
PM MST will receive full consideration, but applications will be
accepted after this date until the positions are filled. All
applications must be submitted through the university’s online
system, www.msudenverjobs.com
.

For an application to be considered complete, the following
documents must be included:
1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Letter of Application
3. Teaching Philosophy that describes the values, beliefs, and
goals you apply to teaching and learning, including how you
meaningfully contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
4. Research Statement
5. Student Evaluations
6. Unofficial Graduate Transcripts. Official transcripts will be
required of the candidate selected for hire.
7. A list of all mathematics or statistics courses taught uploaded
into the section labelled “Courses Taught.” If this information is
included within the CV, please skip this section.
8. References. Provide a list of three professional references who
will each submit a letter of recommendation; these individuals must
know the applicant’s expertise and teaching effectiveness. Each
letter of recommendation must be submitted from the recommending
person directly to the following email address: [email protected]
no later than Friday, November 4, 2022.

Talent Team Representative

Tanya Rogowsky

Talent Team Representative E-mail

[email protected]

Benefits

MSU Denver is pleased to offer our current and potential employees
a wide array of benefit options. To learn more, please visit the
following link:
Employee Benefits Offerings

Diversity Statement

Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique,
access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and
inclusion in all its forms. Our student population consists of
nearly 50% first generation students and over 45% students of
color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in
downtown Denver.

We create an equitable learning and working environment in concert
with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity
and inclusion. We greatly value the diverse identities and
perspectives of our students, faculty, and staff and recognize that
in order to achieve a just and equitable society, diversity must go
beyond simple representation. It requires critical inquiry and
dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a culture
of belonging for all community members to achieve personal and
professional success.

MSU Denver is committed to creating and fostering a work
environment and culture of belonging; we are proud of the work our
employee affinity groups contribute to our culture. For more
information on our employee affinity groups please visit this
link
.