Tenure-Track Mathematics Education Scholar

Montana State University - Office of Student Engagement; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Montana State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Mathematics Education in the Department of Mathematical Sciences. The position begins August 2027, aligned with secondary mathematics education research, teaching, and outreach, in a department with active master’s and doctoral programs.

The successful candidate will contribute to research, teaching at multiple levels, and service, with a commitment to excellence in mathematics education and K-12 outreach

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Mathematics Education or in the mathematical sciences with a research program focused on secondary mathematics education by start date.
• Master’s degree in mathematical sciences, or the equivalent, with appropriate coursework in applied or theoretical mathematics or statistics.
• Demonstrated research potential in mathematics education with a research specialty aligned with secondary mathematics education.
• Demonstrated teaching potential in mathematics.
• Demonstrated potential to mentor and advise undergraduate and graduate students.

Responsibilities

• Research responsibilities include conducting a research program that results in publication in high-quality venues and seeking external funding for research and projects.
• Instructional responsibilities include teaching lower division, upper division, and graduate courses in the mathematics education program, with a focus on mathematics content courses. These responsibilities include teaching online and in-person courses for practicing teachers through the M.S. in Mathematics with an option in Mathematics Education, additional compensation is provided for summer courses.
• The candidate may also be expected to supervise mathematics education and mathematics courses.
• The candidate will advise graduate and undergraduate students and serve on master’s and doctoral committees.
• Service responsibilities include department, college, and university committee work, outreach to the Montana education community, and participation in professional organizations.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Mentoring

Teaching potential

Research potential

Education

Ph.D. in Mathematics Education or related mathematical sciences with focus on secondary math education

Master’s degree in mathematical sciences with appropriate coursework

Job description

Montana State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Mathematics Education in the Department of Mathematical Sciences. The position begins August 2027, aligned with secondary mathematics education research, teaching, and outreach, in a department with active master’s and doctoral programs.

The successful candidate will contribute to research, teaching at multiple levels, and service, with a commitment to excellence in mathematics education and K-12 outreach