Assistant Professor of Secondary Mathematics Education 6-12 (Tenure Track)
- Employer
- The University of Alabama
- Location
- Tuscaloosa, AL
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- Engineering & Mathematics, Mathematics, Statistics
- Position Type
- Tenured & Tenure-Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
•teach undergraduate and graduate courses in secondary mathematics education
•supervise practicum experiences when needed
•collaborate with local teachers in schools who mentor preservice teachers
•maintain an active research record in mathematics education and publish in scholarly peer-reviewed journals
•obtain external funding in support of scholarly activity in mathematics education
•advise undergraduate, masters, and education specialist degree-seeking students
•direct doctoral research studies in mathematics education (when appropriate)
•serve on dissertation committees
•participate in program development and accreditation processes
•serve on student and faculty committees
•provide service within the University, to state and local educational agencies, and to relevant professional organizations
The University of Alabama
College of Education
Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Program in Secondary, Curriculum, Teaching & Learening Education
Position: Assistant Professor of Secondary Mathematics Education 6-12 (Tenure-Track)
Minimum Qualifications:
•earned doctorate by the start date Mathematics Education or education field related to the teaching and learning of middle and/or high school mathematics
•at least two years teaching experience in middle school and/or high school mathematics classrooms
•ability to pursue a research agenda and external funding
•ability to teach courses in mathematics education
•ability to incorporate multicultural perspectives and inclusion concepts with instruction
•ability to integrate technology into instruction including web-assisted and other delivery models
•commitment to supervise/observe teacher candidates
•commitment to collaborate with mathematics, mathematics education, STEM education, and/or other college/university faculty to seek external funding for research, service, and teacher professional development activities
•potential to teach/develop online graduate courses
•commitment to take part in transforming our graduate mathematics education programs
Preferred Requirements
•experience with the edTPA licensure assessment
Responsibilities:
•teach undergraduate and graduate courses in secondary mathematics education
•supervise practicum experiences when needed
•collaborate with local teachers in schools who mentor preservice teachers
•maintain an active research record in mathematics education and publish in scholarly peer-reviewed journals
•obtain external funding in support of scholarly activity in mathematics education
•advise undergraduate, masters, and education specialist degree-seeking students
•direct doctoral research studies in mathematics education (when appropriate)
•serve on dissertation committees
•participate in program development and accreditation processes
•serve on student and faculty committees
•provide service within the University, to state and local educational agencies, and to relevant professional organizations
Further information is accessible at http://www.education.ua.edu.
Questions regarding this position can be directed to the search committee chair, Dr.
Jeremy Zelkowski at jzelkowski@ua.edu
Starting Date: August 16, 2020
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Benefits:
- Health and Life Insurance
- TIAA-CREF with matching funds available
- Teachers’ Retirement System of Alabama
- Summer employment available on an as needed basis
- International teaching opportunities possible
Application Deadline: The review of credentials will begin October 24, 2019 and will continue until the position is filled.
Application Process: Please apply online at https://facultyjobs.ua.edu. A letter of application, unofficial transcript(s) of all graduate level coursework, vita, up to three samples of professional writing, and names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references are required to complete the online application process.
Prior to hiring, the final candidate must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and submit “official” transcript(s) of all graduate level coursework.
Additional Position Information:UA EEO StatementThe University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants to and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. Follow the link below to find out more.
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Search Initiation Date:08/16/2019Expected Starting Date:08/16/2020Special Instructions to Applicants:Names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three (3) to five (5) references should be included with your vita or cover letter.
Attach as two (2) separate “Other Documents”:
1. Document Number 1 – Up to three samples of professional writings as “Other Document”
2. Document Number 2 – Unofficial transcript(s) of all graduate level coursework as “Other Document”
(Document number 1 and 2 must be attached separately as “Other Document” for application process to be complete.)
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Organization
The University of Alabama embodies an academic community that demands excellence in teaching, research and service and provides an inclusive, nurturing environment for the discovery of knowledge and the development of well-rounded leaders. Founded in 1831 as Alabama's first public college and known as the Capstone of Higher Education, UA provides a premier undergraduate and graduate education built upon global engagement, high-quality scholarship, outstanding teaching, and diversity and inclusivity throughout the community.
Our Mission
The University of Alabama will advance the intellectual and social condition of the people of the state, the nation and the world through the creation, translation and dissemination of knowledge with an emphasis on quality programs in the areas of teaching, research and service.
Our Vision
The University of Alabama will be known as the university of choice for the best and brightest students in Alabama, and all students who seek exceptional educational opportunities. The University of Alabama will be a student-centered research university and an academic community united in its commitment to enhance the quality of life for all Alabamians and the citizens of the nation and the world.
Our Core Values
The University of Alabama is committed to:
- Undergraduate education that produces socially-conscious, ethical and well-rounded leaders who are grounded in their subject matter and capable of controlling their own destinies.
- Graduate education that is deeply vested in subject matter knowledge, professional content, research skills and creative activity.
- Public outreach and service that is held in the highest regard and fosters impactful public engagement to enhance the quality of life for the citizens of Alabama, the nation and the world.
- Campus life that embodies collaboration, collegiality, respect and a culture of inclusivity.
Our Strategic Goals
- Provide a premier undergraduate and graduate education that offers a global perspective and is characterized by outstanding teaching, high-quality scholarship and distinctive curricular and co-curricular programs. Increase the University’s productivity and innovation in research, scholarship and creative activities that impact economic and societal development.
- Enrich our learning and work environment by providing an accepting, inclusive community that attracts and supports a diverse faculty, staff and student body.
- Provide opportunities and resources that facilitate work-life balance and enhance the recruitment and retention of outstanding faculty and staff.
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