Full Professor - P-12 Math Learning & Cognition

Purdue University; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Purdue University seeks full professors to expand its interdisciplinary capacity in P-12 mathematical learning and cognition. The initiative spans the Colleges of Education, Health and Human Sciences, and Science, with possible joint appointments across departments.

Candidates will advance research, translate findings into interventions, and influence policy and practice. The roles involve leading a coherent research program, mentoring doctoral students, and collaborating across disciplines to

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in a relevant field by start date.
• If joint appointment in College of Science, a Master’s degree in mathematics is required.
• Established nationally/internationally recognized research program with funding.
• Ability to mentor doctoral students and junior faculty; cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Conducting research and maintaining a strong line of scholarship within a coherent program relevant to P-12 Mathematics Learning and Cognition.
• Seeking external funding to build a focused research program.
• Disseminating results via publications and presentations to professional organizations.
• Teaching a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses in relevant departments.
• Guiding and mentoring doctoral students and contributing to dissertation committees.
• Engaging in service to the program, department, college, and profession.
• Background check is required for employment.

Skills

Mentoring doctoral students

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Research program development

Undergraduate/graduate teaching

Education

Doctorate in Educational Psychology / Human Development and Family Science / Mathematics Education / Learning Sciences / Developmental Psychology / Educational Neuroscience / Cognitive Science

Master’s degree in mathematics (for joint appointment in College of Science)

Job description

Purdue University seeks full professors to expand its interdisciplinary capacity in P-12 mathematical learning and cognition. The initiative spans the Colleges of Education, Health and Human Sciences, and Science, with possible joint appointments across departments.

Candidates will advance research, translate findings into interventions, and influence policy and practice. The roles involve leading a coherent research program, mentoring doctoral students, and collaborating across disciplines to