Tenure-Track Mathematics Education Scholar

Montana State University; Bozeman (MT); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Montana State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Mathematics Education, to begin August 2027. The successful candidate will lead a research program in secondary mathematics education, teach a range of mathematics education courses, and contribute to undergraduate and graduate programs.

The Department of Mathematical Sciences values interdisciplinary collaboration, outreach to K-12 education, and professional development activities, with opportunities for

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.
• 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

Teaching ability

Communication skills

Research potential

Education

Ph.D. in Mathematics Education

Master’s degree in Mathematical Sciences

Job description

Montana State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Mathematics Education, to begin August 2027. The successful candidate will lead a research program in secondary mathematics education, teach a range of mathematics education courses, and contribute to undergraduate and graduate programs.

The Department of Mathematical Sciences values interdisciplinary collaboration, outreach to K-12 education, and professional development activities, with opportunities for