SCHOOL OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCE PRATT INSTITUTE ASSISTANT PROFESSOR DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE POSITION SUMMARY: The Department of Mathematics and Science in the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Pratt Institute invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor rank, to begin Fall semester 2013. We are particularly interested in candidates who have an interest in the intersection of science and art. Located on Pratt¹s 25-acre campus in the historic Clinton Hill section of Brooklyn, Pratt is a 125 year old internationally recognized school of architecture, art, design, information science, creative writing and critical studies. The mission of the Department of Mathematics and Science is: to acquaint students with scientific methodologies, critical thinking and the history of scientific thought; to address the interface between science and art, architecture, and design; and to educate students so that they can respond intelligently and critically to today¹s new developments in science and technology. We contribute to students¹ core education and offer both required and elective courses in a range of the natural and physical sciences and mathematics. Our faculty are actively engaged in research in a variety of disciplines; for more information, please check our website at: http://tiny.pratt.edu/?w9Ch342ym <http://tiny.pratt.edu/?w9Ch342ym> POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: · Teach introductory science courses and courses at the mathematics-science/art-design-architecture interface to predominately undergraduate students from a range of disciplines.
· Work with colleagues to develop new courses, programs, and research projects at the mathematics/science interface with art/design/architecture disciplines. · Participate in Department, School and Institute committees as well as other forms of service. · Engage in, present, and publish research in one¹s own area of scientific interest. · Perform all other related activities as required. SALARY is commensurate with qualifications and experience. QUALIFICATIONS: We require a PhD in any one of the life, physical, chemical or earth sciences, mathematics or engineering, as well as two (preferably three) years¹ college level teaching experience beyond assistantships. Applicants must demonstrate evidence of future creative/scholarly productivity and interest in developing teaching strategies and curricula for a creative student body. TO APPLY: Review of applications to begin January 14, 2013 and continue until the position is filled. Please submit a letter of application, brief teaching and research statements, a CV and the names and contact information for three professional references. Please apply via our online applicant system at: http://tiny.pratt.edu/?q0Np172ac <http://tiny.pratt.edu/?q0Np172ac> PRATT INSTITUTE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND RECOGNIZES AND VALUES THE BENEFITS OF A DIVERSE WORKFORCE ----------------------------------------------- Christopher X J. Jensen, PhD Pratt Institute Department of Math and Science 200 Willoughby Avenue - ARC LL G49 Brooklyn, NY 11205 Office: 718-636-3572 Department: 718-636-3764 FAX: 718-399-4482 http://www.christopherxjjensen.com/
