MATHEMATICS

The Department of Mathematical, Information and Computer Sciences is seeking candidates for a full-time tenure-track teaching position. Responsibilities begin mid-August 2008. Academic rank will be based on degrees and experience.  The compensation level depends upon the education and experience of the appointee. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The University encourages applications from women and under-represented minorities.

The Department is seeking a Mathematician, capable of excellent teaching, committed to significant involvement with students both within and outside of the classroom, and interested in participating in the department’s service learning and undergraduate research programs.

The Department of Mathematical, Information and Computer Sciences offers B.S. degrees in Computer Science, Information Systems and Mathematics and B.A. degrees in Computer Science and Mathematics.  The department has nine full-time faculty members, a strong commitment to quality teaching, and passion for building community with students, a newly formed service learning program, and a tradition of undergraduate research.

Responsibilities:

• Teach undergraduate courses in mathematics that include courses in the candidate's area of expertise
• Teach general education courses
• Participate in the teaching rotation of service courses such as statistics and mathematics for prospective elementary school teachers
• Supervise student research projects
• Engage in personal scholarship
• Advise students academically, spiritually and socially
• Participate in departmental activities and governance
• Serve on faculty committees and perform other normal faculty duties

Qualifications:

• Education: Ph.D. in Mathematics required.
• Experience: Post doctoral work and undergraduate teaching experience desirable.  Evidence of professional activity in the discipline.  Evidence of a commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching and research.
• Philosophical: Thorough commitment to the concept of Christian liberal arts education.  Desire to work in an evangelical institution in the Wesleyan tradition.  Supportive of the religious and educational goals of the university and its sponsoring denomination.
• Personal: Evidence of Christian commitment and active church involvement.

Additional information may be obtained by contacting the chair of the department, Maria Zack, Ph.D. at mzack@pointloma.edu.

Application Process:

The complete application process can be obtained on the University website at http://www.pointloma.edu/AcademicAffairs/FacultySite/Faculty/Application_Process.htm .

Selection Process:

Applicants will be expected to submit a completed application, including a current CV and research plan. All applicants will be reviewed and evaluated by a search committee. From this pool of applicants, a limited number will be selected for an on-campus interview. The interview process will include:

1. Dialogue with students and faculty in the Department of Mathematical, Information and Computer Sciences

2. Public presentation or lecture to department students and faculty

3. Interview with the Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences

4. Interview with the Provost

5. Interview with the President of the University