Assistant Professor of Mathematics Education

Position Information

Announcement Number

Announcement Number FAC - VA - 27021

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Working Title Assistant Professor of Mathematics Education

Brief Position Overview

The Department of Mathematical Sciences at Montana State University ( MSU ) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Mathematics Education, to begin August 2027. We seek candidates whose research, teaching, and outreach are aligned with secondary mathematics education. We are excited to welcome a new colleague who shares our vision of empowering human beings to think quantitatively and generate new knowledge in the mathematical sciences.

Faculty Tenure Track

Faculty Tenure Track Yes

Faculty Rank

Position Number

Position Number 4A3448

Department

Department Mathematical Sciences

Division

Division College of Letters & Science

Appointment Type

Appointment Type Faculty

Contract Term

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Semester

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Union Affiliation

Union Affiliation Exempt from Collective Bargaining

FTE

FTE 1.0

Benefits Eligible

Salary Salary commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications

Contract Type

Contract Type MUS

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Recruitment Type

Recruitment Type Open

General Statement

Montana State University is a land-grant institution committed to achievement in research. The Department of Mathematical Sciences has a lively research culture, including M.S. and Ph.D. programs in Mathematics and Statistics. The faculty in the department comprises three disciplinary groups:
Mathematics, Statistics, and Mathematics Education. The mathematics education group includes specialists in secondary, elementary, and middle grades mathematics education. We maintain a strong commitment to conducting research in K-12 mathematics education, teaching excellence in undergraduate and graduate mathematics and mathematics education courses and strengthening K-12 mathematics education through professional development and outreach at the state and national levels. We are seeking a candidate who demonstrates commitment to the mathematical preparation of secondary teachers.

We seek individuals who work professionally and effectively with individuals from all backgrounds, possess effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and have the ability to contribute positively to the academic success of the students and the mission of Montana State University.

The Program

The Department

The Department of Mathematical Sciences is recognized as a leading department of Mathematics, Statistics, and Mathematics Education. Bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral graduates in all of these areas are following successful careers in industry, government, and academia. Located in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, 80 miles north of Yellowstone National Park, we offer outstanding educational opportunities in an area of exquisitely beautiful scenery and outdoor recreation.

Our department has a multifaceted role on campus and in Montana. We have the largest instructional component on campus, delivering about 10% of the total student credit hours. We offer a B.S. in Mathematics with options in mathematics, applied mathematics, mathematics teaching, and statistics; an M.S. in Mathematics with options in Mathematics and Mathematics Education; an M.S. in Statistics; a Ph.D. in Mathematics and a Ph.D. in Mathematics with an emphasis in Mathematics Education;

and a Ph.D. in Statistics. The mathematics education option for the M.S. in Mathematics is an online program.

The College

The College of Letters and Science ( CLS ), the largest center for learning, teaching and research at Montana State University, offers students an excellent liberal arts and sciences education in nearly 50 majors, 25 minors and over 25 graduate degrees within the four areas of the humanities, social sciences, natural and physical sciences, and mathematical sciences.

Building on the great strength of our traditional disciplines, the college provides exciting opportunities for faculty and students at the cutting edge of interdisciplinary inquiry. CLS is dedicated to supporting student success, discovering and disseminating new knowledge, and providing an atmosphere in which discovery and learning are integrated and valued. CLS is at the confluence of intellectual tradition, discovery, and innovation.

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

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