[Maths-Education] Math Ed Faculty Position at UMass Dartmouth

[Stephen Hegedus]

Position Available in the Science, Technology, Engineering,  
Mathematics Department of the
School of Education, Public Policy and Civic Engagement

Assistant or Associate Professor Position in Mathematics Education
Tenured/ Tenure Track

We invite applications for a tenure or tenure-track position in  
Mathematics Education at the Assistant or Associate level beginning  
Fall 2009. Candidates must have a doctorate in mathematics education  
or a related field (ABDs near completion will be considered), as well  
as demonstrated evidence of excellence in research and teaching  
commensurate to the applicant’s level of entry. Teaching experience at  
grades K-12 or with diverse student populations is desirable. The  
position involves engaging in an active program of research, teaching  
at the undergraduate and graduate levels, providing service to the  
university, public and profession, and developing partnerships in  
mathematics education across university departments and with area  
schools. The successful candidate will join an active research group  
at the James J. Kaput Center for Research and Innovation in  
Mathematics Education (www.kaputcenter.umassd.edu/) and will be a key  
academic partner in the implementation of a doctoral program in  
mathematics education.

Please submit (1) a letter of application addressing qualifications  
for the position; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) a statement of teaching  
philosophy and research interests and (4) name, titles, and contact  
information of three professional references to:

ATTN:  MATH EDUCATION STEM SEARCH
Office of the Dean, School of Education, Public Policy and Civic  
Engagement
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
285 Old Westport Road,
N. Dartmouth, MA 02747, USA

Review of applications will begin January 15, 2009. Applications will  
be accepted until the position is filled. The University of  
Massachusetts Dartmouth is an equal opportunity/affirmative action  
employer. Minority applications are especially encouraged.

Please contact Maria Blanton at mblanton at umassd.edu if you have any  
questions.

The Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) Department is  
committed to the preparation of educators who have sensitivity toward  
multicultural issues, an awareness of the particular concerns of urban  
education, knowledge of the unique needs and styles of individual  
learners, and a conscious knowledge of the role of schools in  
promoting social justice in the 21st Century.