Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: We are seeking exceptional candidates committed to teaching introductory and intermediate-level mathematics and collaborating with teams of instructors to teach and coordinate college mathematics.



Minimum requirements:

A doctoral degree in mathematics, mathematics education, or a related field; for candidates whose doctoral degree is not in mathematics, a minimum of 12 credits in graduate-level mathematics is required;
Strong commitment to and potential for excellence in teaching;
Strong interest in teaching introductory college mathematics courses (e.g., Algebra, Pre-Calculus, Calculus);
Strong commitment to teaching a diverse population of students;
A record of scholarship and plans for continued engagement in the scholarship of teaching and learning or in a research area within mathematics.
Preferred qualifications:

Experience as the instructor of record for introductory or intermediate-level college mathematics courses;
Evidence of excellence in teaching;
Experience teaching mathematics to a diverse student population;
Strong teamwork skills and/or experience working with teaching assistants.


Primary responsibilities will include:

Teaching introductory and intermediate-level mathematics courses (e.g., Algebra, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Engineering Math, Linear Algebra, ODE, Probabilities);
Coordinating large multi-section courses in calculus and other introductory mathematics courses.
Mentoring less experienced instructors, including teaching assistants.
Refining shared curricula for introductory mathematics courses.




MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES AT UD: The Department of Mathematical Sciences at the University of Delaware is within the College of Arts and Sciences. The department strives to create a diverse and inclusive environment in the workplace. The department has about 50 faculty members in mathematics, applied mathematics, and mathematics education and offers BA, BS, MS, and PhD degrees in a variety of areas. The department averages about $1 million in external research funding each year.



The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) at the University of Delaware offers exceptional educational experiences including integrated instruction, research, and public engagement. With 24 academic departments and more than 25 centers, programs, and institutes, the College serves almost 7,000 undergraduate students and over 1,000 graduate students with CAS majors, as well as every single University student through foundational course work. The College has 600 faculty members, emphasizes the enduring value of an arts and science education, and shares a deep commitment to excellence in scholarship and all forms of creative and intellectual expression. The College has departments in the arts, humanities, social sciences and natural sciences, and features outstanding research and teaching facilities. Faculty and staff encourage and support innovative interdisciplinary collaborations and students engage local, national, and global audiences through research and creative activity. With annual research expenditures of approximately $38 million and growing, the College currently houses several large, interdisciplinary grants with significant funding from the NIH and NSF.



The University of Delaware is one of the nation’s oldest institutions of higher education, combining tradition and innovation. The university recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the experience of its employees and in supporting its academic mission. We are committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds, and we strongly encourage applications from educators from under-represented groups. UD 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.