University of Georgia, Mathematics

Position ID: UGA-APMATHED [#20779]
Position Title: Assistant Professor of Mathematics Education
Position Location: Athens, Georgia 30602, United States [map] sort by distance
Application Deadline: 2022/10/07 11:59PMhelp popup finished (2022/09/22, finished 2022/10/12)
Position Description:    

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The Department of Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies Education at the University of Georgia invites applications for a position as an Assistant Professor of Mathematics Education to begin August 2023. The position is a tenure-track, academic year appointment with the possibility of summer employment.

The Department of Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies Education consists of 9 full-time mathematics educators, 8 full-time science educators, and 5 full-time social studies educators with a variety of research interests. The Mathematics Education Program offers BSEd, MEd, MA, MAT, EdS, and PhD degrees; attracts and supports national and international doctoral students; and has strong collaborative relationships with colleagues in mathematics, statistics, elementary and middle grades education, quantitative and qualitative research methods, and area school districts. The Mary Frances Early College of Education consists of 9 departments and approximately 220 faculty members.

Minimum Qualifications: • A doctorate in mathematics education or related field earned by the start date. • An active record of scholarship and productivity commensurate with experience. • Strong potential for seeking and attracting external funding. • Evidence that mathematics teaching and/or learning is central to research. • Familiarity through instruction or research with current trends and cultural contexts in US schools. Preferred Qualifications: • One or more years experience teaching in K-12 settings. • One or more years experience working with diverse populations. Responsibilities: • Establish and maintain a scholarly research, publication, and grant writing record. • Teach graduate and undergraduate courses in mathematics education. • Advise graduate students and supervise graduate student research. • Contribute to the collegial community of the department to maintain programs of excellence in research and teaching. • Provide service to the college, university, profession, and public.

Procedure: Applications received by October 7, 2022, are assured full consideration. We will continue to accept and screen applications until the position is filled. A complete application includes: • A letter of application that addresses both research and teaching (not to exceed 4 pages). • A curriculum vita. • Transcripts for all degrees earned and in progress (unofficial transcripts accepted initially). • Two samples of scholarly writing combined into one .pdf document. • Three letters of recommendation that are submitted by your references via ugajobsearch.com. Your provided references will be contacted after you submit your application at the link below. All materials should be uploaded electronically to ugajobsearch.com at: https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/274483

Please direct inquiries to the search committee chair, Dr. AnnaMarie Conner (aconner@uga.edu).

Local Context: The University of Georgia is a land- and sea-grant research-intensive university with approximately 39,000 students. Athens is a quintessential college town and is on many “best of” lists, including Most Affordable Cities (Mint.com), Best College Towns (numerous), Best Places to Retire (Forbes, CNN Money), America’s Prettiest Towns (Forbes), 7 Up and Coming Food Cities (Zagat), Best Small Place for Businesses and Careers (Forbes), and Best Local Music Scene (Budget Travel). Athens’ location 75 miles northeast of Atlanta makes for convenient access to Atlanta, Savannah, Nashville, Charlotte, the Great Smoky Mountains, and hundreds of miles of the Eastern seaboard. The University of Georgia is an EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability,gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Persons who need assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact the search committee chair. Hiring is contingent on proof of eligibility to work in the United States and completion of a background check, among otherrequirements.

For more information about the Department of Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies Education, visit https://t.uga.edu/86p; for UGA, visit www.uga.edu; for Athens, visit www.visitathensga.com; and for Georgia, visit www.georgia.gov.


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Contact: Dr. AnnaMarie Conner
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Web Page: https://t.uga.edu/86p