Tenure-Track: P-12 Math Learning & Cognition Professor

Human Development & Family Science; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Purdue University seeks faculty to expand its interdisciplinary research on P–12 mathematical learning and cognition. Hires will contribute to theory, practice, and policy, and may hold joint appointments across colleges.

We invite applicants with strong research programs, teaching excellence, and a commitment to cross-disciplinary collaboration, to join a cluster hire initiative in P–12 mathematics learning and cognition.

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in Educational Psychology, Human Development and Family Science, Mathematics Education, Learning Sciences, Applied Developmental Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Educational Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, or a related field by the start date.
• If joint appointment in the College of Science, a master's degree in mathematics is required.
• Established nationally/internationally recognized research program with funding and leadership potential.
• Proven ability to mentor doctoral students and junior faculty, and to collaborate across disciplines.
• Commitment to cross-disciplinary collaboration and to teaching excellence in undergraduate and graduate programs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research within a coherent program relevant to P-12 Mathematics Learning and Cognition.
• Seek external funding to build a focused research program.
• Disseminate results via publications and presentations to professional organizations.
• Teach a variety of courses in undergraduate and graduate programs.
• Guide and mentor doctoral students; participate in dissertation committees.
• Engage in service to the program, department, college, and profession.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Mentor doctoral students

Grant writing

Teaching excellence

Disciplinary flexibility

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

Job description

Purdue University seeks faculty to expand its interdisciplinary research on P–12 mathematical learning and cognition. Hires will contribute to theory, practice, and policy, and may hold joint appointments across colleges.

We invite applicants with strong research programs, teaching excellence, and a commitment to cross-disciplinary collaboration, to join a cluster hire initiative in P–12 mathematics learning and cognition.