The successful candidate will have the potential to develop an externally funded research program. The College is committed to excellence in teaching, research, and outreach, and prides itself on the balance it achieves between teaching and research. The School of Science offers strong four-year majors in biology, chemistry, mathematics, and physics. Erie, a metropolitan area of 280,000, is a major industrial, service, and tourism center located on Lake Erie s beautiful Presque Isle Bay, two hours from Cleveland, Pittsburgh, and Buffalo. The region offers a wide variety of cultural, sports, and recreational resources.
Residents enjoy a modest cost of living and affordable housing.
Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, is seeking a lecturer of mathematics to begin Fall 2001. Applicants must have a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching, the background to teach undergraduate mathematics core courses and some upper-level courses, and demonstrate scholarly activity. The successful application will have a Masters degree or higher in mathematics or mathematics education as well as teaching experience. The College is committed to excellence in teaching, research, and outreach, and emphasizes balance between teaching and research. The School of Science offers strong four-year majors in biology, chemistry, mathematics, and physics.