Assistant Professor or Instructor of Mathematics Education

The Department of Mathematics and Economics at Emporia State University (ESU) invites applications for a nine-month, full-time position in mathematics education, either as a tenure-track assistant professor or a non-tenure-track instructor. The secondary education mathematics program at ESU is housed in the Department of Mathematics and Economics and works in conjunction with the Teachers College.  Our search will be flexible in the following two respects.

1. The start date may be either January 2023 or August 2023.  We prioritize a candidate’s qualifications over their start date.
2. A Ph.D. is required for a tenure-track appointment.  For candidates with a master’s degree but no Ph.D., we are also considering filling the position as a non-tenure-track appointment.

Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2022.  Applications will continue to be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is closed.  Please contact Dr. Daniel Miller (dmille10@emporia.edu) if you have any questions.

We now explain the position’s qualifications and responsibilities according to whether the appointment is as an assistant professor or as an instructor.

Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track)

Required Qualifications:

1. A Ph.D. or Ed.D. in mathematics education or in a closely-related related field (e.g., mathematics with an emphasis in mathematics learning). ABD by the start date may be considered.
2. At least 3 years teaching experience in the U.S. at middle level/secondary schools while having a valid teaching license in the U.S.
3. Ability to teach undergraduate mathematics education courses for middle level/secondary mathematics education majors, including mathematics methods.
4. Ability to supervise undergraduate teaching candidates.
5. A strong commitment to work on service activities within the university, professional organizations, and the community. 

Other Desirable Qualifications:

The following additional qualifications are desirable but are not required.

1. M.S. in mathematics.
2. Experience in supervising undergraduate teaching candidates.
3. University-level teaching experience.
4. A strong background in middle level/secondary mathematics teaching.
5. Experience teaching a range of grade levels, diverse populations, and in rural settings.
6. Successful experience working collaboratively with teachers and school-district personnel.
7. Ability to teach online courses.
8. Outreach program experiences.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Teach undergraduate mathematics education courses for middle level/secondary mathematics education majors, including mathematics methods.
2. Supervise and observe departmental student teachers who are teaching in a middle/high school setting within a 100-mile radius of Emporia.
3. Serve as our departmental representative to the Council on Teacher Education at ESU, and complete annual reports for program assessment and accreditation.
4. Advise undergraduate students in mathematics education.
5. Actively engage in appropriate service activities within the university, professional organizations, and the community. This should include organizing some outreach programs to K-12 students and developing relationships/partnerships with K-12 schools and state agencies.
6. Be willing to participate in student recruitment activities (e.g., Black and Gold Days).
7. Establish and maintain a record of scholarship, including refereed publications, presentations at professional meetings, and seeking external funding.

Instructor (Non-Tenure-Track)

Required Qualifications:

The required qualifications for a non-tenure-track position are the same as for a tenure-track position listed above, except that the following requirement replaces item 1:

1. A graduate degree (master’s level or higher) in mathematics or mathematics education.

Other Desirable Qualifications:

The other desirable qualifications listed above for a tenure-track position are also desirable, but not required, for a non-tenure-track position.

Job Responsibilities:

The job responsibilities for a non-tenure-track position are items 1-6 of the job responsibilities for a tenure-track position listed above, with a greater expectation for engaging in outreach programs.

About Us

Emporia State University is a comprehensive regional public institution in the Flint Hills region in the state of Kansas. Emporia enjoys a low cost of living, with typical home value of $135,000 (www.zillow.com).  We have an enrollment of approximately 6000 students. The university began as a normal school preparing teachers for the classroom and still has a strong tradition of educating teachers. The department has a strong record of innovative teaching, including national recognition for our outreach programs that seek to encourage underrepresented groups to study in STEM areas. Most current faculty members’ teaching loads are 12 hours per week during the fall and spring semesters, but some of the load for this position will be allocated to supervising student teachers or other out-of-classroom duties, as necessary. Summer teaching, although not guaranteed, is frequently available and is typically online. Please visit http://www.emporia.edu/mathecon to learn more about the Department of Mathematics and Economics at ESU.

Application Procedure

Please complete the online application at https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list/20965 by uploading the following required materials:

1. A detailed cover letter clearly demonstrating how your education and experience:

1. meet the required qualifications,
2. meet the other desirable qualifications (when applicable),
3. demonstrate the ability to perform the job responsibilities.

Also, indicate your desired start date (January 2023 or August 2023) and whether you wish to be considered for a tenure-track or non-tenure-track position.

2. A statement of teaching philosophy, especially as it pertains to preparing future middle level/secondary school mathematics teachers.  This may include evidence of teaching skills or innovative teaching techniques.
3. A statement addressing your commitment to working with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
4. Curriculum vitae (or resume).
5. Undergraduate and graduate transcripts.  (Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the initial application, but official transcripts are required before appointment.)
6. Three letters of recommendation with at least one addressing your teaching abilities.
7. Proof of having held a U.S. teaching license.
8. A statement of research interest if applying for a tenure-track position.  This is not required for a non-tenure-track position.

Emporia State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified

applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national

origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, sex, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental

status, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, status as a

protected veteran, or any other factors which cannot be considered bylaw. Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory criminal background check as required by Board of Regents policy.