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Title: Assistant/Associate Professor, Mathematics & Economics

State Role Title: Assistant Professor

Hiring Range: Commensurate with Education and Experience

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Virginia State University

Location: Virginia State University

Agency Website: www.VSU.edu

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Virginia State University is a four-year, public comprehensive 1890 Land Grant institution and HBCU (Historically Black College/University) committed to the preparation of a diverse population and dedicated to using a holistic approach to academic excellence, and student success and engagement. VSU offers programs from the undergraduate to doctorate levels including majors in its Colleges of Engineering and Technology; Agriculture; Business; Education; Humanities and Social Sciences; and Natural and Health Sciences.

Situated in Chesterfield County at Ettrick, VSU is accessible via Interstate Highways 95 and 85, which meet in Petersburg. The University is only two and a half hours away from Washington, D.C. to the north and the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill area to the southwest. VSU’s Multipurpose Center was a COVID-19 Community Vaccination Center serving thousands daily, consistent with its values of serving communities. It is a founding member of Virginia’s Commonwealth Center for Advanced Manufacturing and the Commonwealth Center for Advanced Logistics Systems.

The faculty in this position is responsible for the delivery of instruction to students and to engage in professional activities primarily related to effective teaching, research in the discipline, and significant service to students, the University, the profession, the community, and humankind at large.

The mission of the Department of Mathematics & Economics is to provide excellent education and research opportunities to a diverse student body in order to prepare them for productive careers at industrial, governmental, and academic settings in the rapidly evolving fields of mathematics, Economics, and finance.


· Teaching:
The Department of Mathematics is committed to providing and maintaining a rigorous
curriculum that promotes an understanding of the major principles and concepts in mathematics,
economics, develops critical thinking and communication skills, and fosters a continuous interest in
learning. The Department seeks to prepare students for postgraduate training and professional
employment.

· Research:
The Department of Mathematics & Economics is committed to providing research
opportunities for faculty and students.

· Service:
The Department of Mathematics and Economics is committed to providing professional
expertise to the University and the general public.

Minimum Qualifications

The candidate must possess a terminal degree (Ph.D.) in Mathematics Education or equivalent.

The candidate must also have an established record of teaching at the college/university level as well as scholarly activities, research or publications.

Candidate should have a strong mathematical background at a college/university level.



*Virginia State University requires that faculty be appropriately credentialed to teach assigned courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. VSU demonstrates compliance with its Faculty Credentialing Policy #2301 for all applicable education, experience, licensure and certification requirements in the selection and hiring of its faculty.

Additional Considerations

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidate should have a strong mathematical background and an established record of excellence in teaching at the college/university level.

Preference will be given to a candidate who possesses an MS in Mathematics.

Preference will also be given to individuals who can provide evidence of knowledge and experience in modern pedagogy in the teaching of mathematics to students at all levels of academic ability.

The applicant should also have demonstrated the ability for research and the potential for grantsmanship.

Recent Ph.D. graduates are encouraged to apply.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

You must include:

1. A current resume/c.v. and a letter of interest in your application.
2. Three (3) letters of recommendation
3. Official transcripts will be required before hire.

Virginia State University is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, race, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. VSU encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

HOW TO APPLY: Virginia State University only accepts applications for this position through the on-line state Recruitment Management System (PageUp). Faxed, e-mailed, and mailed applications and/or attachments will not be accepted. The application must be detailed and fully completed. All employment and periods of unemployment (if applicable) must be listed within the application; either on an attached resume or manually listed in the “Relevant Work History” section. Each application is reviewed for documentation that shows the applicant meets the minimum and preferred qualifications stated in the job announcement. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application, therefore, it is essential to fully complete each section of the application and provide descriptive information. Submitting an incomplete state application, or a state application lacking in detail, may result in your non-selection. This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration.

The selected candidate will be subject to an extensive and complete background check, which may include fingerprinting. The candidate may be required to complete a Statement of Economic Interest as a condition of employment, if applicable.

Employment-based visa sponsorship at Virginia State University (VSU) is not guaranteed and will be evaluated carefully on a case-by-case basis. Federal law does not require employers to provide immigration sponsorship, and VSU is not obligated to offer it. Employment at VSU does not permit an individual to work in the United States unless the appropriate employment authorization has been obtained and verified in accordance with federal immigration compliance requirements.

• Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)
  Immediate vesting | Portable | Investment choice
• Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
  Defined benefit pension | Lifetime monthly income
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP)
• 403(b) (TIAA)
• Comprehensive medical & dental plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid annual and sick leave
• Paid state and federal holidays
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility

Contact Information

Name: Dominique M. Fisher

Phone: 804-524-5075

Email: dfisher@vsu.edu

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.