Assistant Professor, Math Education - (FAC002797)

Assistant Professor, Math Education - (FAC002797) 

Note: Inquiries can be addressed to Dr. Michael L. Connell at connellm@uhd.edu

The Department of Urban Education at the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) invites applications for one or more tenure-track positions at the rank of Assistant Professor of Mathematics Education. The candidate will teach undergraduate and master’s degree courses and employ diverse teaching methods to accommodate various levels of academic preparation. The candidate will have the willingness to examine and adapt one’s instructional, relational, and classroom practices to engage and support a culturally and linguistically diverse student body while effectively addressing issues of equity in the classroom. We seek applicants who are committed to cultivating diverse teacher leaders, who can create transformative change in K-12 schools and other educational contexts through our teacher preparation program, and who bring critical approaches to teaching within school communities, students, families, and teachers. The department is committed to removing inequities that face underserved and marginalized populations and encourages applicants with a similar focus. Academic responsibilities include teaching and developing undergraduate and/or graduate courses; supporting students as they prepare for and pass certification exams; development of undergraduate and graduate programs; providing departmental, college, university, and professional service; and maintaining a research agenda. The current teaching load for this position is 4/3 with a 3/3 load in the first year on the tenure track which may include working in the role of site supervisor. Teaching in multiple modalities, day and evening, at any of UHD’s three campuses. A commitment to excellence in teaching—including the ability to model exemplary methods for working with diverse populations of learners—is required. The ideal candidate can utilize instructional technology for teaching and learning and has the willingness to collaborate with university colleagues, as well as with local school districts and community partners. The position requires that the candidate establish a successful program of research and engage in research and service activities that support the department, college, university, and profession.

EEO/AA

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Earned doctorate--by the time of appointment--in K-12 mathematics education, curriculum, and Instruction, or a strongly related field with an academic specialization in mathematics (at least 18 hours of graduate coursework). Doctoral candidates who are nearing completion of their degrees (ABD) are also encouraged to apply and will be considered.
• Demonstrated ability and/or interest in teaching in a multiethnic, multilingual, multicultural environment
• At least three (3) years of full-time experience as a K-12 classroom teacher, preferably in a public-school setting

Preferred Qualifications

Candidates should demonstrate:

• Excellent communication skills
• Experience in a field-based teacher education program and higher education teaching experience
• Experience working with English language learners at the K-12 level
• Evidence of supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion by addressing educational inequities and the improvement of educational outcomes
• Evidence of success or potential for success in teaching, service, and research/scholarly creative involvement, including but not limited to publications and grants
• Proficiency in instructional technology, online instruction, and effective course design in a variety of course modalities
• Experience in Service Learning and/or Community Engagement with multicultural, multiethnic, multilingual populations

About The University of Houston-Downtown

For more information about the University of Houston-Downtown, please visit our website at https://www.uhd.edu/about/Pages/about-index.aspx

The University of Houston-Downtown and the Department of Urban Education values diversity, equity, and inclusion and is committed to hiring faculty who share these values. UHD is a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) as well as a Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with a high proportion of first-generation in college students. For more information about the Department of Urban Education, please visit our website www.uhd.edu/urbaned.

Interested candidates should submit:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Letter of Interest detailing the candidate’s teaching philosophy, research plans, and how the candidate’s experience aligns with UHD’s stated values, position requirements, and qualifications
• All transcripts (undergraduate and graduate)
• Three (3) professional references (on the last page of the CV/resume): Include name, title, professional relationship to you, phone number, and email address for each reference. References may include current and/or past supervisors.
• During the process of reviewing candidates, additional materials may be required.

Required Attachments by Candidate: Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Letters of Recommendation, Unofficial Transcripts, Teaching Philosophy or Statement