Assistant Professor, Mathematics Education
Department of Mathematics
Fisher College
of Science and Mathematics
Applicants are invited to apply for a tenure-track
position in mathematics education at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning Fall 2007. Applicants must have an earned doctorate in
mathematics education or mathematics, with experience in K-12 education. The
salary is competitive. Applicants must possess a commitment to teaching, an
active research program, the ability to teach a
variety of courses (at both the undergraduate and graduate levels), some of
which require the use of educational technology, and an interest in seeking
outside funds.
The Department of Mathematics
(http://www.towson.edu/math) offers bachelor’s degree programs in pure mathematics,
applied mathematics, actuarial science and risk management, and mathematics
education. Master’s degree programs are offered in applied and industrial
mathematics, and mathematics education.
Founded in 1866, today Towson University
is recognized by U.S. News & World Report's top public universities in the
Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. Towson
is nationally recognized for its programs in the liberal arts and sciences,
business, education, communications, health sciences, and the fine and performing
arts. The University places a strong emphasis on service learning and civic
engagement through such activities as internships, practica,
clinical placements, course assignments and student events. As the Baltimore area’s largest university and Maryland’s
Metropolitan University,
Towson articulates its research and scholarship
mission through partnerships that link the University to the economic,
educational and cultural life of the state of Maryland and the mid-Atlantic region. Towson enrolls more than
19,000 undergraduate and graduate students in 64 undergraduate majors, 35
master’s programs and four doctoral programs. Located on a rolling 328 acres,
the striking campus is eight miles north of downtown Baltimore
and 45 miles from Washington,
D.C. The campus and its
surrounding cities provide an excellent environment for teaching and supporting
the academic pursuits of the 650 full-time faculty who
work here.
Applicants should submit a letter of application,
a resume, a description or research, a statement of teaching experience and
philosophy, and copies of all graduate transcripts. Additionally, three letters
of recommendation, addressing both teaching and research should be sent to:
Dr. Wei Sun, Chairperson, Search Committee
Department of Mathematics
Towson University
8000 York Road
Towson, MD 21252-0001
Applications or materials sent by e-mail will not
be considered. Priority will be given to applications received on or before January 12, 2007.
Towson University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and has
a strong institutional commitment to diversity. Women, minorities, persons with
disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply