The Muskingum College Department of Mathematics and Computer Science is seeking candidates for a one year Visiting Professor position starting August 2008. Qualified candidates will have completed a either a masters degree or a doctorate in Mathematics, Mathematics Education or Statistics. The successful candidate will teach a range of undergraduate courses commensurate with his or her background.  Expectations include a dedication to continuous improvement of undergraduate teaching, at least two years of teaching experience at the college-level, and a willingness to assist all students with their mathematical education.

Muskingum College, a comprehensive college with a strong liberal arts tradition, is located seventy miles east of Columbus in the village of New Concord, OH. Founded in 1837, the College today has 100 faculty and a traditional undergraduate enrollment of 1,600. The total undergraduate, graduate, and adult student population is approximately 2,200. The College seeks faculty who are committed to student success, growth as scholars and artists, and active participation in the life of the campus community. Muskingum is an equality opportunity employer and encourages candidates from populations traditionally underserved by higher education to apply.

Additional information concerning the Muskingum College Department of Mathematics & Computer Science can be found at: http://muskingum.edu/~macs. Muskingum College is an equal opportunity employer. Applications from minorities and women are encouraged. Review of applications will begin in immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Applications, including a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, transcripts (or copies) and contact information for three (3) references should be submitted to:

Dr. Richard Daquila
Chair, Mathematics & Computer Science
Department of Mathematics & Computer Science
Muskingum College

163 Stormont Street
New Concord, OH 43762

e-mail: rdaquila@muskingum.edu

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About The Department

The Muskingum College Department of Mathematics and Computer Science offers both majors and minors in mathematics and computer science. The department faculty consists of 4 full-time mathematics faculty and 2 full-time computer science faculty. The interests of various members of the mathematics faculty include graph theory, geometry and complex analysis. The students in the department have interests in secondary mathematics education, science, business and industry. The alumni of the department have found employment in different fields, most in teaching mathematics, some have gone into business and industry and some go on to graduate school. The department has a record of  outstanding teaching, in 2005 Dr. David Craft was awarded the colleges award for outstanding teaching and recognized by Ohio Magazine as one of the states top college and university teachers.