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The Department of Mathematics invites applications for a tenure-track faculty appointment at the level of Assistant Professor in mathematics education effective August 2025. Tenure-track faculty in the Department generally teach 3 courses per semester, which may be face-to-face or online. Faculty also engage in service to the Department, College, University, and their field of expertise as well as maintain an active research program within their area of expertise. The successful candidate will teach courses for future preschool through 12th grade (Pre-K – 12) teachers as well as doctoral courses focused on collegiate mathematics education. The successful candidate is also expected to advise master’s and doctoral students.
The Department seeks a candidate who shares our commitment to diverse and inclusive perspectives in teaching, scholarship, and service. By leveraging our diverse experiences, backgrounds, and insights, we inspire innovation, challenge the status quo, and create better outcomes for our students and community. Women, veterans, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+, and people of color are encouraged to apply. CMU is an NSF ADVANCE institution.
Required Qualifications
The successful candidate will have a
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Ph.D. in Mathematics Education with a Master’s equivalent of graduate coursework in pure and/or applied mathematics OR
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Ph.D. in Mathematics with a dissertation in mathematics education OR
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Ph.D. in Education with a Master’s equivalent of graduate coursework in pure and/or applied mathematics.
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ABD candidates will be considered but will need to complete their degree by August 2025.
They will also have demonstrated success teaching mathematics education at the collegiate level and possess an ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses related to mathematics education. The latter amounts to being able to achieve and maintain membership in Central Michigan University’s Educator Preparation Program (EPP), which requires ongoing work with the Pre-K - 12 population or pre- service teacher population. Evidence of an active research agenda related to mathematics education is expected. The successful candidate must also be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations, as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to those candidates who have:
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experience mentoring or teaching graduate students
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demonstrated ability to publish in peer-reviewed journals or conference proceedings
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demonstrated ability to receive external funding
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Pre-K – 12 teaching experience
Preference will also be given to those candidates who can teach:
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courses focused on equity in mathematics education
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methods and content courses for preservice secondary mathematics teachers incorporating the Michigan Department of Education’s (MDE’s) Core Teaching Practices
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content courses for preservice elementary teachers incorporating MDE’s Core Teaching Practices.
Applicants must submit applications online at https://www.jobs.cmich.edu/postings/41712 to be considered for this position. At that site, applicants will be asked to upload a cover letter, their curriculum vita, their statement of teaching philosophy, a research statement, a diversity statement, their graduate transcripts, and a list of references (at least one of which must address teaching). Review of applications will begin on December 11, 2024, and continue until the position is filled. Questions about this position may be directed to the Department Chair, Ben Salisbury, salis1bt@cmich.edu.
CMU, an AA/EO institution, strongly and actively strives to increase diversity and provide equal opportunity within its community. CMU does not discriminate against persons based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, religion, sex, sex-based stereotypes, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status, or weight.