The American University of Kurdistan
The responsibilities of the Faculty for Mathematics in the College of Engineering include delivering high-quality instruction in various levels of calculus to undergraduate students. The role involves designing and teaching courses covering fundamental concepts, techniques, and applications of calculus tailored to meet the specific needs of engineering students. This includes teaching traditional and advanced topics such as differential and integral calculus, multivariable calculus, differential equations, vector calculus, and linear algebra. Additionally, the Faculty will develop instructional materials, assessments, and learning activities to enhance student engagement and understanding.
Beyond teaching, the Faculty will contribute to curriculum development, assessment of student learning outcomes, and academic advising to support student success. Furthermore, opportunities may arise to engage in scholarly research or collaborate with colleagues in interdisciplinary projects aimed at advancing knowledge in mathematics education or its applications in engineering. Overall, the role of the Faculty of Mathematics is integral to the academic mission of the College of Engineering, providing students with the mathematical foundation necessary for success in their engineering careers.
This position reports directly to the Chair of the Department of Architectural Engineering.
Responsibilities:
- Develop course curriculum, course handouts, lectures, labs, and presentations.
- Participate in program-level learning assessment. Participation includes helping articulate learning outcomes, choosing and administering measures, evaluating student performance, and suggesting changes to improve students learning.
- The Faculty member shall implement the AUK provisions and regulations on Quality Assurance (QA) and Institutional Academic Effectiveness (IAE) to enhance student’s learning outcomes.
- Work with other faculty members and administrators in reviewing and improving program curriculum, standards, and policies, including participating in the textbook selection process where appropriate.
- Schedule, supervise, debrief, and evaluate students in clinical, internship, observation, field experience, and similar settings as appropriate for the course or program.
- Be available to students via email, phone, or personal conferences. The method of contact and hours of availability should be clearly communicated to supervisors and to students through the course syllabus each semester.
- Assign grades and maintain course/student records in accordance with AUK policies and submit grades and records by established deadlines.
- Meet all classes and other scheduled responsibilities such as office hours and meetings at the designated times. A faculty member should inform the supervisor if he or she is unable to meet a class on time.
- Keep a flexible weekly schedule that best facilitates student learning and access. Any changes in the scheduled class times or locations should have prior approval by the faculty’s supervisor. Help students achieve their educational goals through formal and/or informal advising.
- Post and keep on-campus hours to facilitate interaction with students, other faculty, staff, administrators, and the public.
- Serve on standing and ad hoc committees, advisory boards, hiring committees, faculty senate, or as a student organization advisor.
- Attend local, regional, state, or national meetings where required or necessary for the discipline.
- Mentor and/or assist in orienting new faculty either formally or informally.
- Serve as a liaison for Early College Experience faculty.
- Attend commencement or other ceremonies appropriate to the faculty member’s discipline or program.
- Attend departmental, divisional, and college-wide meetings.
- Perform other academically related duties as assigned by the instructor’s supervisor.
- Participate in faculty business meetings and forums.
- Participate in the faculty evaluation process.
- The Faculty shall endeavor to take part in research activities. In particular, those who carry a teaching load that is less than 24 credit hours, and do not have administrative duties are required to deliver one research paper for each 6 credit hours that s/he doesn’t teach because of other valid circumstances. The research output is to be published in international journals. Remain current in academic or program discipline with active research.
- Receive training or stay current in technological or pedagogical advances that promote student learning.
- Participate in college professional development activities.
Qualifications and Experience
- A Ph.D.. Degree in mathematics from a reputable university.
- At least 2 – 5 years of professional experience (in academe, practice, and/or consultancy) in mathematics. Demonstrated ability to teach in some basic science courses such as physics and statistics.
- Experience with ABET accreditation is preferred
- Demonstrate record or potential for research and publication in scholarly journals within the discipline
- Strong communication skills required to transfer knowledge to the student body.
To apply for this job please visit auk.edu.krd.