P-12 Math Learning & Cognition: Full Professor

Human Development & Family Science; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Purdue University seeks faculty to expand its interdisciplinary capacity for P–12 mathematical learning and cognition research across multiple colleges in West Lafayette, Indiana. The cluster hire aims to advance theory, interventions, and professional learning for teachers, educators, and policy-relevant practice.

Successful candidates will hold doctoral degrees in relevant fields, demonstrate a strong research program, and be prepared for cross‑department collaboration, with potential joint

Qualifications

• PhD in one of the listed fields by start date.
• Established nationally/internationally recognized and coherent research program.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor doctoral students and junior faculty.
• Experience with cross-disciplinary collaboration and leadership in research.

Responsibilities

• Conducting research and maintaining a strong line of scholarship within a coherent program of research 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 courses in undergraduate and graduate programs in relevant departments.
• Guiding and mentoring doctoral students and contributing to dissertation committees.
• Engaging in service to the program, department, college, and profession.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Mentoring doctoral students

Cross-disciplinary research

Research program development

Education

Earned doctorate in Educational Psychology

Earned doctorate in Human Development and Family Science

Earned doctorate in Mathematics Education

Earned doctorate in Learning Sciences

Earned doctorate in Cognitive Science

Earned doctorate in Educational Neuroscience

Master's degree in Mathematics (joint appointment in Science college)

Job description

Purdue University seeks faculty to expand its interdisciplinary capacity for P–12 mathematical learning and cognition research across multiple colleges in West Lafayette, Indiana. The cluster hire aims to advance theory, interventions, and professional learning for teachers, educators, and policy-relevant practice.

Successful candidates will hold doctoral degrees in relevant fields, demonstrate a strong research program, and be prepared for cross‑department collaboration, with potential joint