Assistant/Associate Professor in Elementary Mathematics Education (grades K-8)

Utah State University's School of Teacher Education and Leadership (TEAL) invites applications for two tenure-track positions as Assistant/Associate Professor in Elementary Mathematics Education, grades K-8, beginning January 2023 or August 2023.  Reviews of applications will begin September 15, 2022, and continue until the two positions are filled. This position is not eligible for remote work.

These positions are nine-month, academic-year appointments with the opportunity for summer employment. The positions are located on USU's main campus in Logan, Utah, a Carnegie-recognized R1 Institution of Higher Education. The ideal candidate will be a talented researcher and an expert teacher capable of using a variety of delivery modalities (face-to-face, hybrid, online, web broadcast). These faculty members are expected to teach undergraduate elementary mathematics methods courses, Master’s level mathematics endorsement courses, and Doctoral level courses in mathematics education. Faculty members in Mathematics Education are expected to collaborate on research projects in mathematics education with colleagues across the university statewide campus system. The new tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professors will join a vital group of more than 35 faculty in TEAL – 28 located on the Logan campus and 7 on Statewide campuses.

Drawing on an extensive knowledge base in both theoretical and practice-oriented research, TEAL nurtures a vision of effective, equitable educational experiences for all students and seeks to provide leadership in Mathematics Education. Such leadership includes excellent teaching and research. TEAL seeks applicants who share this vision and welcome the opportunity to join a strong program to make contributions at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Responsibilities:        

1. Teach undergraduate courses in elementary mathematics education and graduate courses in mathematics education using face-to-face, broadcast and online delivery methods;
2. Engage in academic scholarship, including collaborative grant writing and conducting/publishing research in mathematics education;
3. Chair and serve on graduate student committees in mathematics education;
4. Supervise student teachers;
5. Provide national, state, and local service to the profession;
6. Demonstrate a commitment to teaching and working with students from diverse populations; and,
7. Develop partnerships with schools to facilitate research and provide mathematics education programs. 

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR RANK

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Earned EdD or PhD by January 2023 or August 2023, with expertise in mathematics education at the K-8 level.
   
   1. ABD will be considered at the Instructor level.
2. A record of publications in refereed journals that aligns with the assistant professor level.
3. Teaching experience at the university level with content knowledge in the area of elementary/middle grades mathematics education.
4. Significant experiences using quantitative and/or qualitative research methodologies.
5. Evidence of ability to conduct and disseminate research.
6. Demonstrated successful teaching experience at the K-8 level.
7. Current or prior teaching certification at the K-8 level.
8. A commitment to support diversity and inclusiveness.
9. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Experience working on and/or obtaining extramural research funding through collaborative grant writing or public/private contracts.
2. Experience teaching via online technology and distance education delivery.

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR RANK

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Earned EdD or PhD with expertise in mathematics education at the K-8 level.
2. A record of publications in refereed journals that aligns with the associate professor level.
3. Demonstrated ability for teaching elementary/middle grades mathematics education courses at the university level.
4. Demonstrated expertise in quantitative and/or qualitative research methodologies.
5. Demonstrated leadership in program development and improvement.
6. Demonstrated successful teaching experience at the K-8 level.
7. Current or prior teaching certification at the K-8 level.
8. Demonstrated commitment to support diversity and inclusiveness.
9. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and collegial relationships with faculty, students, and staff.
10. Demonstrated experiences in mentoring graduate students.
11. A record of grant development to support teaching and scholarly work commensurate with faculty rank.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. A nationally recognized research agenda. 
2. Experience with distance education delivery and learning management systems.
3. Evidence of innovative teaching and its promotion in programs at various education levels.
4. Experience supervising mathematics education graduate students in theses or dissertations.

Along with your on-line application, please attach:

1. Letter of application describing your qualifications for the position.
2. Current curriculum vitae.
3. Statement describing your areas of research and research agenda for the next five years.
4. One sample of scholarly work.
5. Statement of teaching philosophy.
6. Copies of teaching evaluations for any university-level instruction.
7. Contact information for five professional references.

Inquiries may be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Jessica Shumway at jessica.shumway@usu.edu. 

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