Mathematics Education – Assistant or Associate Professor
The successful candidate will conduct scholarly research leading to publication; teach and advise graduate students; help develop and maintain collaborative partnerships with professionals in schools and/or community agencies; participate in an interdisciplinary team committed to effective teacher education; and solicit external funding in collaboration with colleagues.
Required Qualifications: PhD or ABD in mathematics education or mathematics with an education focus or a closely related field, before first date of employment; demonstrated record of scholarly potential; two or more years teaching experience with K-16 students.
Highly Desired Qualifications: Demonstrated ability to work with teachers to develop the mathematics thinking of underserved students, work with diverse populations, use technology in teacher education; interest in distance education; involvement in collaborative relationships with K-16 schools, university peers, and/or community agencies; expertise in learning theories, curriculum and instruction, or research methods.
Applications: Screening begins November 16, 2006. Submit a letter of application addressing the required and desired qualification criteria; three current letters of recommendation; a current, comprehensive vitae that includes the names, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of at least three additional references; and 1-2 sample publications if available to: Dawn Wright, College of Education, P.O. Box 1495, Washington State University, Spokane, WA 99210-1495; 509-358-7697. E-mail: dawnw@wsu.edu. All materials may be submitted electronically; letters of reference should be e-mailed directly from the author. WSU is an EEO/AA educator and employer.