Position overview:
The Department of Mathematics along with Extended Studies invites applications for a Clinical Assistant Professor to coordinate and support concurrent enrollment mathematics instruction in local high schools, teach college mathematics, and deliver secondary mathematics outreach for the University to broad audiences.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Outreach & Recruitment (30%)
- Lead high school math events, with special emphasis on rural and varied settings.
- Coordinate Boise State’s Annual Math Invitational for secondary students
- Organize and support outreach and recruitment events for University math
Concurrent Enrollment (50%)
- Conduct teaching observations of high school CE math instructors
- Provide professional learning and consulting to support high school CE math instructors
- Collaborate with faculty and staff to improve the concurrent enrollment curriculum
- Build and maintain an understanding of CE principles and standards
- Support evaluation, reporting, and continuous improvement of the CE math program
Teaching (20%)
- Teach one on-campus math class per semester (e.g., Math 170, 175, 254)
Performance Indicators
- Sustained math department capacity for concurrent enrollment and outreach
- Increased college math enrollment from local high school graduates
- High satisfaction among stakeholders
- Strong indicators of quality concurrent enrollment instruction
Supervision & Oversight
The direct supervisor will be the chair of the Mathematics Department and the director of Concurrent Enrollment.
Department overview:
The Department of Mathematics is in the College of Arts and Sciences, and currently offers a Master's degree of Mathematics with emphasis on pure mathematics, applied mathematics, and statistics, and Bachelor's degrees with emphasis on applied & computational mathematics, cryptologic mathematics, mathematics education, statistics, and theoretical mathematics. Additionally, our department is a lead department in the interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Computing program, which has emphases in computational math science and engineering, computer science, cybersecurity, and data science.
The mission of the Department of Mathematics is to advance scholarship through teaching, research, and community engagement, with a commitment to supporting persons of diverse backgrounds in an inclusive environment. We foster skills and understanding that empower students to succeed academically and contribute to society. We expand the frontiers of knowledge in mathematics and related disciplines. We promote engagement with mathematics through collaborations across academic and broader communities.
Learn more about the Department of Mathematics at this website: https://www.boisestate.edu/math/
The Concurrent Enrollment Program, within the Division of Extended Studies, focuses on supporting partner secondary schools to offer quality university classes for high school students to earn both university and high school credit. The team is composed of professionals with many years of experience in higher education with a variety of skills in program implementation and administration. The team draws on these diverse talents to lead a successful dual credit program celebrating over 25 years. Visit https://www.boisestate.edu/ConcurrentEnrollment
About Boise State:
Nestled along the Boise River and steps from the state capitol, Boise State University fosters a vibrant and welcoming academic environment that fuels student and employee success. We’re a trailblazing institution, nationally recognized for our innovative spirit and commitment to positive impact on Idaho and beyond.
We’re building a thriving community of faculty and staff whose unique skills, experiences, and perspectives come together to create a rich and rewarding academic experience. Applications from all backgrounds are welcomed.
Learn more about faculty careers at Boise State and the City of Boise.
Minimum qualifications:
- Master’s degree in mathematics or a closely related field
- Written and oral communication skills
- 2 years of experience teaching advanced high school or introductory college math in the United States
Preferred qualifications:
- Doctorate in mathematics, mathematics education, or a closely related field
- Experience in both high school and college math instruction
- Experience facilitating professional development with math instructors
- Ability to engage broad audiences with mathematics
- Experience in communications, event planning, and/or project management
Required application materials:
- Cover letter indicating your interest in and qualifications for this position
- Curriculum Vitae that provides employment history and courses taught
- Statement of teaching philosophy
Closing Date:
Position will close for new applicants on May, 17 2025
For questions regarding this position, please contact Jean Schneider ( jeanschneider@boisestate.edu).
Salary and Benefits:
Salary starts at $54,000 and is commensurate with experience. (9 month contract)
Our standard faculty contract is a 9-month contract with pay and benefits spread over 12 months. This is a yearly, renewable contract. More information about faculty contracts and work days is available here.
Boise State University provides a best-in-class benefits package, including (but not limited to):