homesearch apply librarypeople finder emailblackboard contact us |
| Department of Mathematics |
Position: Assistant or Associate Professor of Mathematics (Mathematics Education)
Qualifications: Doctorate in mathematics education or related field by August 2010 strongly preferred (ABD candidates will be considered for hire at the instructor level, in which case the Ph.D. must be completed by May 2011); a strong mathematics background; demonstrated effectiveness in undergraduate teaching; evidence of critical, reflective thinking about the teaching and learning of mathematics at the undergraduate level; and promise of continued professional growth in teaching and scholarship. Candidates must have strong teaching recommendations, commitment to teaching using demonstrably effective methods of instruction and assessment; demonstrated interest in the preparation of teachers; and research interests in mathematics education. Experiences that would enhance an application, but are not required, include: K-12 teaching experience; curriculum development and/or scholarly interests at the elementary or middle school level; experience in pre-service teacher preparation; experience in in-service teacher professional development; or grant participation and/or development. All candidates should discuss their interest and experience in teaching pre-service elementary mathematics content courses. Those candidates applying at the associate level should have an established record of pedagogical and scholarly excellence and demonstrate the ability and potential to provide leadership in the area of mathematics education. The department is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute through their teaching, scholarship, and/or service to the diversity and excellence of the academic community.
Salary: Competitive and commensurate with qualifications.
Responsibilities: Candidates are expected to participate, consistent with their expertise, in the teaching and ongoing development of mathematics courses for pre-service teachers. Specifically, the person hired in this position will be expected to regularly teach pre-service elementary mathematics content courses. Duties each semester include a baseline 9 hour teaching load with significant (equivalent to 3 hours) additional responsibilities in teaching, scholarship, and/or service depending on the candidate’s interests and the unit’s needs. Candidates are expected to maintain an active program of scholarly development, broadly defined in our department and university. Additional pre-service and in-service opportunities in teacher preparation exist in conjunction with the Regional Mathematics and Science Center at GVSU and the College of Education. Employment begins August 2010.
Department: Grand Valley State University and the Department of Mathematics emphasize teaching excellence. The department offers an undergraduate major in mathematics that includes emphases leading to elementary or secondary teaching certification. We offer courses in support of other undergraduate majors, the university’s general education program, and selected university graduate programs. Ours is a collegial climate where approximately twenty mathematicians and a dozen mathematics educators work cooperatively in one department. During winter 2009, we had well over 400 mathematics majors, of whom roughly 75% were pursuing an emphasis in elementary or secondary education. The department is committed to creating a student-centered learning environment and to engaging students in mathematics beyond the classroom. Faculty in the department use diverse teaching methods including the use of manipulatives, technology, and cooperative learning. Class sizes are small with all classes having fewer than 35 students. Computer facilities are extensive, and each classroom includes wireless and network access with overhead digital projectors and full audio and visual capabilities. Faculty members in the department pursue a broad range of scholarship including: traditional research in mathematics or mathematics education; research with undergraduates; the scholarship of teaching; textbook and software development; and the writing and implementation of internal, state, and national proposals and grants. For more information about the department (including our mission statement), see http://www.gvsu.edu/math/.
How To Apply: A complete application must include: (1) materials that address the applicant’s teaching experience, philosophy, and methodology along with the applicant’s scholarship interests, experiences, and potential; (2) a vita; (3) an unofficial copy of graduate transcripts; and (4) three references (with contact information), two of whom are identified as being able to attest to the candidate’s teaching efffectiveness. After an application is complete, we may request at least three letters of recommendation, with at least two attesting to the applicant’s teaching ability and potential.
Send all materials to:
Deadline: Review will begin October 15, 2009, and continue until the position is filled or the search is closed. Recruitment for this position is subject to the availability of funding.
Contact: For more information or to ask questions, please contact the search committee chair, Matt Boelkins, at 616 331 3384 or boelkinm@gvsu.edu.
Back to main employment page.