[RUME] Math Education position at CSULB

[Xuhui Li]

TENURE TRACK POSITION, MATHEMATICS EDUCATION

DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS and STATISTICS

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LONG BEACH

 



MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS:  Doctorate in Mathematics
Education (or the equivalent) with the equivalent of a master's degree in
mathematics, or a Doctorate in Mathematics with scholarly work and extensive
experience in mathematics education; all requirements for the doctorate must be
completed by the effective date of the appointment. Record of (or evidence of
potential for) effective scholarly activity and teaching in mathematics
education.  Significant involvement with
K-12 mathematics classroom education. Activity and membership in professional
organizations related to mathematics education on K-16 levels, e.g., NCTM, MAA
and AMTE. Ability to communicate effectively with an ethnically and culturally
diverse campus community.

 

DESIRED/PREFERRED
QUALIFICATIONS:  Experience with the external
funding process for mathematics education projects. Experience (or evidence of
potential for) teaching graduate courses in mathematics education. Experience
teaching and supervising students preparing to teach mathematics at the
secondary level.  At least 3 years
experience teaching mathematics in grades 6-12 in public schools. Familiarity
with the California Math Standards (available at
http://www.cde.ca.gov/board/mcs_intro.html) and NCTM's standards for
curriculum, teaching, and assessment. 
Ability to work collaboratively with other faculty within the Department
and across campus and with public school teachers and personnel.  Knowledge of technology and its roles in
mathematics education at the K-12 levels. 


 

RESPONSIBILITIES:  Teach courses in the Department’s Graduate
Program in Mathematics Education. Establish and maintain an appropriate program
of scholarly activity in the field of mathematics education. Teach content and
methods courses (including supervision of student teachers/interns, as needed)
for students preparing to teach mathematics in middle and high school.  Teach mathematics content courses for
students preparing to teach mathematics in K-8. Assist and share in coordination
tasks, committee assignments, and development of future curriculum related to
mathematics education in K-12.  Continue
membership and activity in appropriate professional organizations within
mathematics education, especially NCTM, CMC and AMTE.

 

SALARY RANGE:  Commensurate with qualifications and
experience.

 

REQUIRED
DOCUMENTATION:  Letter of application that addresses all the
minimum qualifications; current vitae (including an e-mail address); three
recent letters of recommendation; official transcripts from all institutions at
which graduate work was completed; and evidence of scholarly activity and
teaching excellence (or potential for each) and of mathematics background.
Employment is contingent upon proof of the legal right to work in the United
States.  This proof must be provided at the
time of employment at the University.  An
appointment is not final until proof is provided. 

 

APPLICATION
DEADLINE:
Review of applications to begin on January 5, 2009.  Positions open until filled (or recruitment
canceled).  Links to this position announcement
and further information about the Department, College, University, and Long
Beach area may be found at  http://www.csulb.edu/depts/math.  Applications, required documentation, and/or
requests for information should be addressed to: 

 

Dr. Robert Mena, Chair, 
Department of Mathematics and Statistics 

California State
University, Long Beach

1250 Bellflower Boulevard

Long Beach, CA 90840-1001

rmena at csulb.edu




In addition to meeting
fully its obligations of nondiscrimination under federal and state law, CSULB
is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can learn,
live, and work in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility, and respect for the
rights and sensibilities of each individual, without regard to economic status,
ethnic background, veteran status, political views, or other personal
characteristics or beliefs.  An Equal
Opportunity Employer. 

 


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