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About Longwood University:
A comprehensive university with a strong liberal arts foundation, Longwood has a distinctive mission to develop citizen leaders who are prepared to make positive contributions to the common good of society. Founded in 1839, Longwood is the third-oldest public university in Virginia.
Longwood is part of the proud tradition of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Roughly one hour's drive from Charlottesville, Lynchburg, and Richmond, Longwood is located in the historic two-college community of Farmville. Longwood currently has approximately 4,600 undergraduate and graduate students and 40,653 alumni. It maintains affiliations with the neighboring Robert Russa Moton Museum of civil rights history and the Longwood Center for Visual Arts, a nationally accredited university art museum. A member of the Big South Conference, Longwood competes at the NCAA Division I level.
Job Description:
The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science in the Cook-Cole College of Arts and Sciences is seeking a full-time, tenure-track position (F0124) at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning in August 2026. The department offers a concentration in mathematics education leading to 6-12 licensure and supports degree programs in elementary, middle, and special education.
Professional responsibilities include teaching 12 credit hours per semester of undergraduate mathematics education, which focuses on mathematics content and pedagogy for pre-service teachers at all grade levels. Depending on credentials, teaching mathematics courses as well as supervision of student teachers in grades 6-12 may be required. Additional teaching opportunities may include courses in Longwood's Civitae Core Curriculum. In addition to the primary responsibility of innovative undergraduate teaching, faculty are also expected to advise students in the major, engage in scholarship and professional activity, and participate in service at the department and university levels.
Requirements:
- The candidate will possess a Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Mathematics Education or a related field.
- Teaching licensure is preferred.
- Candidates whose interest is in elementary mathematics education are preferred.
- K-12 teaching experience is preferred.
- At least 18 graduate hours in Mathematics are preferred.
- ABD candidates will be considered for those with an expected completion date of August 2026.
- A demonstrated ability and commitment to working with diverse populations and perspectives of students, faculty, and staff in support of the university mission is preferred