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COLLEGE OF EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT |
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POSITION: |
The Department of Curriculum
and Instruction at Purdue University seeks an assistant or associate
professor of mathematics education with an emphasis on secondary education
(6-12). This is an academic year, tenure track position. |
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DISTINCTIVE
CHARACTERISTICS OF INDIVIDUALS SOUGHT: |
We seek to attract a
mathematics educator who will play a major role in developing innovative
programs and projects in conjunction with the College of Education, the
College of Science, the Center for Research and Engagement in Science and
Mathematics Education (CRESME), the I-STEM Resource Network, and the
Discovery Learning Center. We seek a person who demonstrates or exhibits the
potential to have a distinguished record of research in mathematics education
to add to a multi-talented community of faculty members who are familiar with
a variety of disciplinary perspectives, educational settings, and cutting-edge
research. |
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QUALIFICATIONS: |
A doctorate in mathematics
education or related field including graduate-level study in mathematics is
expected. An active record of scholarship and productivity commensurate with
experience is required. School mathematics teaching experience is expected.
The capacity to work in mathematics education with a secondary school
emphasis (grades 6-12) is strongly preferred. The successful candidate will
be a forward-looking individual who will take a leadership role in continuing
to build a strong secondary mathematics teacher education program. |
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RESPONSIBILITIES AND
OPPORTUNITIES |
Responsibilities
include teaching undergraduate as well as graduate courses in mathematics
education, coordination of student teacher supervision, conducting appropriate
scholarship, and providing service to the institution. Pursuit of external funding in
support of research and engagement activities is strongly encouraged. Opportunities include: á
Participating in
research and engagement projects associated with CRESME, the Discovery
Learning Center, and the I-STEM Resource Network. á
Participating in
additional cross-disciplinary collaborations within the College of
Education, across the
university, and in schools. á
Developing innovative
programs and projects for both preservice and inservice teachers. |
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APPLICATION: |
Review of applications
begins November 1, 2007 and will continue until the position is filled.
Starting date: August 18, 2008. Send: (1) a letter of interest outlining
qualifications and experience; (2) statement of research activity and
interest; (3) reprints or writing sample of up to three publications that
highlight your research; (4) three letters of recommendation; and (5) a
curriculum vitae to John
R. Staver, Chair Mathematics
Education Search Purdue
University Department
of Curriculum & Instruction Beering
Hall 4108 100
North University Street West
Lafayette, IN 47907-2098 |
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THE UNIVERSITY: Purdue, a leading
land grant and research university, ranks among the 15 largest universities
in the nation. The university
has an enrollment of more than 38,000 on the West Lafayette Campus and more
than 14,000 on regional campuses in Indiana. Located in West Lafayette, IN,
one hour northwest of Indianapolis and two hours southeast of Chicago, Purdue
is distinguished for its focus on engineering, science, science and
mathematics education, and technology that includes an interest in developing
innovative programs and high quality graduates. Purdue is committed to
emphasizing diversity and equity in all fields of learning via its strategic
plan. MATHEMATICS EDUCATION PROGRAM: Discovery, learning, and engagement – the themes that guide the university – are also
reflected in PurdueÕs mathematics education program. Current research
projects focus on: (a) investigating teacher learning and development during
the early stages in their careers; (b) examining curriculum and learning
environments that promote equitable opportunities for underrepresented
students to gain access to advanced mathematics and mathematics-based
courses, and (c) promoting K-12 student learning of mathematics
through engineering content and context. We seek an individual who can bring complementary
interests and perspectives to bear in addressing issues that will contribute
to building a research community and a strong secondary mathematics teacher
education program.
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