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Assistant Professor of Mathematics Education

Employer
Georgia State University
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Salary
Competitive Salary
Date posted
Nov 1, 2024
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Position Details

Position Information

Posting Number
F00218P

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Classification Title
Assistant Professor

Position Title
Assistant Professor of Mathematics Education

GSU Information

Georgia State University is a national model for innovation and opening opportunities for all, among the top five most innovative by U.S. News & World Report, ranked 1st among public universities in undergraduate teaching, the number 1 nonprofit university to award bachelor’s degrees to African American students, 4th in the country for its first-year student experience, and highly ranked for enabling the social and economic mobility of its students. Among the most diverse universities in the nation, Georgia State opens global perspectives as the number 1 U.S. public university sending African American students to study abroad.

A regional gateway to higher education, the five suburban Perimeter College campuses provide more than 30 associate degree pathways. The downtown Atlanta campus offers more than 250 degree programs in 100 fields of study at the undergraduate, graduate and first-professional degree levels.

With five university-wide research centers and numerous centers and institutes at the college and school levels, Georgia State’s interdisciplinary, dynamic and productive research enterprises address major health and societal challenges. It is one of only 146 universities with an R1 designation from the Carnegie Foundation, an honor reserved for the nation’s most active research institutions. Outgoing research expenditures have doubled in the last decade and topped $1.2 billion over the last six years, an indication of the University’s rapid research growth.

Georgia State is vital to the regional economy, with a more than $2.9 billion economic impact, and is also a vital part of Atlanta’s vibrant arts and entertainment community, with highly regarded programs in music, art, creative writing and film, the Rialto Center for the Arts, and the Creative Media Industries Institute that contributes to innovation and the workforce for interactive media and media entrepreneurship.

General information on faculty roles and responsibilities can be obtained from the Faculty Handbook https://faculty.gsu.edu/faculty-handbook/ and the Office of Faculty Affairs website https://faculty.gsu.edu/. All faculty at Georgia State are, as part of their essential job duties, expected to: (1) be physically present on-campus as needed to contribute to Georgia State’s in-person educational experience, and (2) be able to teach in each of the following instructional modalities – in-person, online, or blended/hybrid – as determined by their Department Chair or Dean.

Department
Early Childhood & Elem Educat

College
College of Education & Human Development

Campus
Atlanta

Position Type
Full Time Faculty

Posting Type
Internal/External

About the Department

The Department of Early Childhood and Elementary Education ( ECEE ) is in the College of Education and Human Development at Georgia State University. ECEE is a diverse, vibrant, multi-focused, and interdisciplinary department with 33 world-class faculty of multiple scholarly disciplines. ECEE prepares early childhood and elementary education teachers, scholars, and community and school leaders with six degree programs, four endorsements, and several research and training programs. We provide learning opportunities for educators in and out of the classroom, ensuring that cutting-edge research, the latest technologies, and innovative teaching inform our programs. Our faculty is dedicated to serving children and families from all backgrounds, abilities, genders, races, and ethnicities.

Position Description

The faculty member is expected to maintain a balanced research, scholarship, teaching, and service portfolio. Primary scholarly responsibilities include maintaining a productive research agenda, including publications of research and scholarly work, seeking external funding for research and/or training, participating in professional organizations, and disseminating research at conferences. Teaching responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses related to the mathematics education of elementary students and others based on expertise. Currently, the department offers a five-course K-5 Mathematics Endorsement program for practicing elementary teachers and a three-course sequence of undergraduate mathematics methods courses for prospective teachers. Some teaching could be conducted at local partner school sites. Additional responsibilities include mentoring graduate students, supervising students’ field experiences, serving on departmental, college, and university committees, and service to the professional community. A range of research methodological expertise is valued. We seek applicants committed to addressing educational disparities, supporting diverse community needs, and ensuring academic success for all students from all backgrounds.

Required Experience

Required Education

Earned doctorate in mathematics education or closely related field at the time of appointment

Preferred Qualifications/Experience

· Three years of professional experience with K-12 students, preferably in urban contexts
· Experience teaching mathematics education courses in a university setting is beneficial
· Demonstrated research through publications and presentations are preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

· Strong evidence of developing a research agenda and potential for attracting externally funded research and scholarly activities
· Expertise in standards-based mathematics pedagogy and content
· Scholarly focus on early childhood and elementary mathematics education

Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations, etc

Pre-Employment Requirements

Work Hours

Position may require non-standard hours (including day, evening, online, hybrid, weekend and/or other campus locations).

Salary
TBD

Search Chair Contact info

Naomi Jessup – njessup@gsu.edu

Departmental contact for assistance

ecemail@gsu.edu

Job Duties

Description of Job Duty

Percentage Of Time

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies
1

Desired Start Date
08/01/2025

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date
11/01/2024

Review of Applications Begins

Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions Summary

At the point in which an applicant is invited for an on-campus interview, letters of reference will be requested.

Apply at:
https://facultycareers.gsu.edu/postings/4839

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Georgia State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or protected veteran status in its programs, services, activities, employment, and/or admissions. Additionally, the University promotes equal employment opportunity for women, minorities, persons with disabilities and veterans through its affirmative action program.

USG Core Values Statement

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at
https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653 .

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