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The Department of Theory and Practice in Teacher Education (TPTE) in the College of Education, Health and Human Sciences at The University of Tennessee seeks a dynamic scholar for a full-time (9-month), tenure-track assistant professor position in STEM education with expertise in mathematics education.
About the Program
The University of Tennessee is a doctoral institution with very high research activity and considerable emphasis on community engagement. With a primary goal of advancing equity through excellence in education, the Department of TPTE prepares quality teachers, educators, and education researchers to serve local, regional, national, and global communities in elementary, middles grades, and secondary education and special education. At the graduate level, we offer master’s, education specialist, and doctoral degrees, along with several graduate certificate programs, including STEM education leadership and social justice education. Our STEM education programs are led by five tenure-track/tenured faculty and five full-time clinical faculty with expertise in mathematics education, science education, and educational technology or computer science education spanning PreK-12. Our STEM education faculty have unique opportunities to work with the Center for Enhancing Education in Mathematics and Science (CEEMS) and the East TN Stem Hub to develop collaborations across colleges and departments, school districts, and community organizations to enhance PreK-16 STEM education and support community-engaged scholarship.
Position Details
We desire a new colleague who engages in substantial research to address important challenges facing students, teachers, schools, and communities in PreK-12 mathematics education. The candidate’s research may focus on: 1) the role of mathematics teaching and learning within STEM integration efforts in PreK-12 schools; 2) the influence of social, cultural, and political dimensions on mathematics teaching and learning; 3) the preparation of elementary, middle, or secondary teachers for mathematics teaching in racially/ethnically/linguistically diverse contexts or rural schools; 4) the design of innovative curricula, technological tools, or assessments in mathematics or STEM education. Responsibilities include: teaching preservice teachers in elementary mathematics education courses; teaching courses in master’s and Ph.D. programs, including courses related to the STEM education leadership program; recruiting, advising, and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students; conducting and publishing research on PreK-12 mathematics or STEM education; pursuing and obtaining external funding to build a strong research agenda; working cooperatively and developing relationships with other University departments and organizations related to STEM education; providing service and leadership in STEM education programs; and participating in STEM education outreach and engagement activities.
Qualifications
Candidates must have a doctoral degree in Mathematics Education, or a related field, by August 2022; three or more years of teaching experience in K-12 schools; a record of scholarship and external funding commensurate with experience; and a demonstrated commitment to anti-racism, social justice, and collaboration. In addition, applicants must demonstrate an ability to situate their knowledge of the current landscape of mathematics education, including standards, key challenges, and future directions, in a social (cultural, historical, political) context. Preference will be given to candidates with experience teaching across PreK-12 mathematics education coursework as part of university teacher preparation or with experience doing research at the intersections of mathematics and engineering education.
Application Process
Interested applicants should submit: 1) a letter of interest outlining their research program and teaching experience; 2) curriculum vita; and 3) the names and contact information for three references. Application materials should be submitted electronically via the Interfolio portal to apply.interfolio.com/90123. General inquiries can be sent directly to Dr. Frances K. Harper, Search Committee Chair, at francesharper@utk.edu.
Review of materials will begin on September 01, 2021 and continue until the position is filled. The position is available beginning Fall Semester, 2022. For more information about the College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences, please visit http://cehhs.utk.edu/
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