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DEPARTMENT OF LEADERSHIP AND TEACHER EDUCATION ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF MATHEMATICS EDUCATION TENURE TRACK POSITION AVAILABLE AUGUST 15, 2025
THE DEPARTMENT OF LEADERSHIP AND TEACHER EDUCATION in the College of Education and Professional Studies at the University of South Alabama invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in Mathematics Education with a focus on elementary mathematics education at the rank of Assistant Professor. This appointment is a nine (9) month position beginning August 15, 2025.
The State of Alabama has recently passed the Alabama Numeracy Act (2022) that focuses on improving mathematics teaching and achievement in Alabama public schools. Included in this act is the requirement that teacher candidates in early childhood, elementary, and special education complete 12 credit hours of courses that combine mathematics content and pedagogy. The hire for this position will be heavily involved in the development, implementation, and study of these courses.
RESPONSIBILITIES include engaging in scholarly research and publication related to mathematics teacher education; seeking external funding for research and/or training grants; teaching undergraduate and graduate courses that combine mathematics content and pedagogy; supervising students completing practicum and internships; advising graduate students; supporting students completing capstone projects; engaging in professional and community service through cooperative work in community and university partnerships; and working collaboratively with department faculty to promote, develop, and grow the Mathematics Education program.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS include:
- an earned doctorate in Mathematics Education or closely related field (ABDs will be considered as long as degree is earned by start date);
- at least three years of experience teaching mathematics in PK-12 schools in the United States, and the ability to meet state teacher educator code requirements;
- demonstrated interest and experience in working in elementary mathematics teacher education;
- evidence of or potential for scholarly productivity in peer-reviewed academic journals;
- emerging evidence of a cohesive research agenda;
- evidence of or plan for seeking external funding for research or training grants;
- experience providing undergraduate or graduate level instruction in mathematics education;
- ability to provide instruction in face-to-face, hybrid, and fully online formats;
- evidence of or potential for advising undergraduate and graduate students;
- plan to build collaborative partnerships with local PK-12 schools; and
- evidence of collaboration with faculty peers across disciplines.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS include:
- clear interest in elementary mathematics education;
- mathematics teaching experiences in elementary grades;
- scholarship focused on elementary mathematics teacher education; and
- grant-related experiences (e.g., submissions, grant management).
SALARY is competitive for this position.
THE DEPARTMENT OF LEADERSHIP AND TEACHER EDUCATION currently has 15 full-time tenure track faculty, four non-tenure track instructional faculty members, and two staff members providing instruction and training for undergraduate and graduate students who are seeking certification to prepare them for professional responsibilities in PK-16 schools. The Department offers certification and non-certification programs in Educational Leadership at the master’s, specialist, and doctoral levels. Undergraduate programs include specialization in Early Childhood, Elementary, Secondary, and Special Education. The Department also offers graduate programs in Early Childhood, Elementary, Reading, Secondary, and Special Education, as well as English for Speakers of Other Languages.
THE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL STUDIES is one of nine colleges and schools at the University of South Alabama. Founded on February 1, 1967, the College serves approximately 1,700 graduate and undergraduate students. The College offers undergraduate and graduate education certification programs, as well as programs that are outside of the public-school arena. These areas include health, kinesiology, sport and recreation, mental health, instructional design, hospitality and tourism, interdisciplinary studies, and organizational leadership.
The College is nationally accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation, with programs accredited by the Alabama State Department of Education, the American Psychological Association, and the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs. Across all program areas, the College of Education and Professional Studies is committed to preparing exemplary professionals committed to life-long learning who are leaders in contributing to the betterment of our diverse and dynamic world. We are “Leading Today and Impacting Tomorrow.”
THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA is a diverse and vibrant public university that is making a difference in the lives of the people of Alabama and the nation through teaching, research, service, and health care. The University offers a wide range of high-quality undergraduate and graduate academic programs to 14,000 students. Located in the city of Mobile, the University of South Alabama is a major public institution of higher learning in the upper Gulf Coast. The university is located within the largest school district in the state of Alabama, which serves over 50,000 PK-12 students, and has a satellite campus in one of the fastest growing counties in the country.
INTERESTED APPLICANTS should email (1) a letter of interest to include a description of research, teaching, and service experiences; (2) a current curriculum vitae; (3) a statement of research; (4) the names, affiliation, and contact information for three references; and (5) copies of unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts to applyceps@southalabama.edu. Please include “Mathematics Education Faculty Search” in the subject line.
For full consideration, applicants must submit materials by October 31, 2024. Inquiries about the position should be directed to Dr. Kelly Byrd, Search Committee Chair at (251) 380-2761 or email at kbyrd@southalabama.edu.
The University of South Alabama is an EO/AA employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis.