University of Nevada, Reno
College of Science

 

Positions Available

*Open until filled - Lecturer

1. Graduate Teaching Assistantships
2. Letter of Appointment (LOA) Positions
3. Math Grader
4. Math Tutor

 

Lecturer

Duties include teaching undergraduate courses, coordination of multi-section courses, participation in program assessment and mentoring of graduate student instructors. In addition, the College of Extended Studies will be hiring for teaching positions from this recruitment. These positions would be for teaching remedial math. Teaching load would be four 3-credit classes as well as coordination of remedial math courses.

Required Qualifications: Masters Degree in a mathematical science; record of excellence in teaching lower division courses, evidence of which may include extent and variety of classroom teaching experience, student evaluation of instruction and letters of reference; and excellent communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience teaching large lectures of pre-calculus and calculus classes and experience as a multi-section course coordinator.

Interested applicants should submit their application and materials through https://www.unrsearch.com/postings/10651
Submissions should include: Cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, unofficial transcripts, evidence of excellence in teaching, names with contact information of three references. AA/EOE.

 

Graduate Teaching Assistantships

The Department of Mathematics & Statistics at the University of Nevada, Reno offers a Master of Science degree with an emphasis in Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, or Statistics. Teaching Assistantships pay $14,000 per academic year with tuition and fee waiver. In addition, graduate students are eligible for scholarship awards up to $4,000 on a competitive basis.  Opportunities for additional earnings my be available for summer research and instruction.

 

To guarantee full consideration, the deadline for applications for the spring semester is Nov. 1, and the deadline for the fall semester is March 1.

Direct inquiries to:

Graduate Committee
Department of Mathematics & Statistics (0084)
University of Nevada
Reno, NV 89557-0084.

Or e-mail the Math and Stat Graduate Director.

 

Letter of Appointment (LOA) Positions

The Department of Mathematics & Statistics at the University of Nevada, Reno often needs part-time temporary Letter of Appointment teaching positions. Minimum qualifications are normally a masters degree in a mathematical science or related field, demonstrated excellence in teaching mathematics, and expertise in the subject matter of the courses to be taught. We are particularly interested in those on leave from other institutions who have strong research records compatible with the interests of continuing faculty in the department. Salaries begin at $815 per semester credit hour, but may be considerably higher depending on experience and qualifications. Applications will be kept in a pool for one year, after which they will expire. Positions may be filled at any time as needed from this pool. Send a letter of application, a resume, and the names and phone numbers of two references who can attest to your teaching ability to: LOA Pool, Mathematics Department /084, University of Nevada, Reno, NV 89557. AA/EOE.

 

Math Grader

Download the application (PDF), please submit it to the staff in office DMS 314.

 

Math Tutor

 

Tutors and Supplemental Instruction facilitators are needed for
mathematics and statistics courses. For more information, go to this link.