Assistant/Associate Professor of Mathematics Education
DESCRIPTION
The Notre Dame Center for STEM Education is pleased to announce a new faculty position in mathematics education with the intended start date of July 1, 2022.
The Center for STEM Education is housed within the Institute for Educational Initiatives at the University of Notre Dame. Reflecting the mission of the Institute and the University, the Center engages in both advancing educational research and supporting professional practice in order that “learning becomes service to justice.” The Center’s motto – Making STEM Education a Force for Good – highlights the Center’s commitment to impactful work that particularly addresses the needs of marginalized and vulnerable populations.
The faculty position in mathematics education includes significant teaching, research, and service to the Institute, University, and field. Complete details regarding applicant qualifications and position responsibilities are available in the full position description through the Interfolio web portal: http://apply.interfolio.com/97392
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Teaching / Teacher Formation
Teaching responsibilities will generally include the equivalent of three classes per year (including summer courses, academic courses or distance courses), unless external grant funding offsets a course buy-out with support from the Center director. Based on the background and expertise of the candidate, these responsibilities may include participation in: mathematics teacher professional development within the Trustey Family STEM Teaching Fellows; mathematics assessment courses and /or supervision courses for the ACE M.Ed. program; and undergraduate courses in the Education, Schooling, and Society supplemental major. Complete details of teaching responsibilities can be found in the full position description.
Research
Research responsibilities will focus on better understanding and improving aspects of mathematics education and related fields. In particular, the preferred candidate’s research program will both feed into the programmatic work of the Center, including the Trustey Fellows and/or the AP TIP programs, and be nourished by these programs as sources of longitudinal data. Quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods are equally welcomed. Complete details of research responsibilities can be found in the full position description.
Service
As part of the Center, service occurs in the development of the Center’s programs, the broader impacts of the Center, Institute and University engagement, and contributions to the field. This includes contributing to the Center’s planning and strategic visioning and consulting and collaborating with units across the Institute and University as a resource for mathematics education. Complete details of broader service responsibilities can be found in the full position description.
TO APPLY
To apply, please access the online application through the Interfolio web portal: http://apply.interfolio.com/97392. You will be asked to submit the following materials:
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- Cover letter, indicating how the candidate’s expertise and professional goals align with the mission of the University of Notre Dame and the Notre Dame Center for STEM Education
- Curriculum vitae
- Research statement, indicating expertise and areas of research interest (maximum 2 pages)
- Teaching statement, indicating a philosophy of teaching and the professional formation of teachers (maximum 1 page)
- Writing sample, from a journal article or book chapter
- List of three references, indicating name, institutional affiliation, position, and contact information only; letters may be requested at a later time.
Information on the Notre Dame Center for STEM Education can be found at https://stemeducation.nd.edu and the Institute for Educational Initiatives at https://iei.nd.edu.
Applications will be reviewed beginning November 22, 2021 until the position is filled. The most strongly considered candidates will submit application materials by December 6, 2021.
Questions about this position can be directed to Dr. Matt Kloser at . All application materials should be submitted electronically via Interfolio: http://apply.interfolio.com/97392
The University of Notre Dame, an international Catholic research university, is an equal opportunity employer.