Elementary; PK-Mathematics Lecturer

Elementary (PK-6) Mathematics Lecturer

The Department of Teacher and Special Education seeks a full-time, fixed-term Elementary (PK-6) Mathematics Lecturer for a one-year appointment (August 2026–May 2027). The successful candidate will teach a 4-4 load and provide instructional leadership in elementary mathematics content and pedagogy across the program pathways leading to PK–3 and 3–6 teaching endorsements. This requires on-campus teaching in Mount Pleasant as well as online course teaching assignment/s.

Required Qualifications:

Master's degree in Mathematics Education, Elementary Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Teacher Education, or a closely related field. Demonstrated expertise in elementary mathematics content and pedagogy. Successful PK–6 teaching experience. Knowledge of Michigan Department of Education (MDE) Educator Preparation Standards for Teaching Grades PK–6, including the PK–3 and Grades 3–6 grade bands, and the Michigan PK–6 Standards for Mathematics. Evidence of effective teaching and communication skills.

Demonstrated commitment to working collaboratively with teacher candidates, faculty, and PK–12 school partners. Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications:

Doctorate in Mathematics Education, Elementary Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Teacher Education, or a related field with an elementary mathematics education focus. Certified PK-6 educator with a math endorsement. Experience teaching mathematics methods or content courses in educator preparation programs. Experience supporting teacher candidates in lesson planning, unit development, assessment design, and reflective practice. Experience teaching graduate-level quantitative research methods, statistics, or educational research courses for possible supplemental teaching assignments within the department.

Message to Applicants:
Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering an environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We are especially interested in highly qualified candidates who will advance and promote CMU's mission, vision, and leadership standards. Review of applicants will begin on July 30, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. You must submit an online application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position.

Letters of interest may be addressed to the Hiring Committee. Please contact Dr. Chad Waldron, Search Committee Chair, with any questions related to this position at tse.

About the Department:
The Department of Teacher and Special Education prepares knowledgeable, learner‑centered, and inclusive professionals for early childhood, elementary, secondary, and special education settings. We advance this mission by:
Designing evidence‑based, clinically rich programs that integrate coursework with meaningful field and community experiences. Cultivating dispositions of reflection, collaboration, and advocacy so graduates can lead and learn within diverse school, family, and community partnerships. Promoting educational access, equity, and social responsibility through a commitment to inclusive education, disability awareness, cultural and linguistic competency, and the elimination of barriers for all learners.

Engaging in scholarship and continuous improvement to respond to evolving educational contexts, policies, and technologies.

Posting Begins - 07/16/2026

Open Until Filled
- Yes

Type of Recruitment
- External

About CMU:
Central Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives. We serve nearly 15,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, master's, specialist and doctoral programs in the arts, media, business, education, human services, health professions, liberal arts, social sciences, medicine, science and engineering are nationally ranked for excellence.

CMU leads the nation in leadership development…