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Assistant Professor in Mathematics Education

The Department of Mathematics seeks a tenure-track faculty member at the Assistant Professor level for a position in mathematics educations to begin in August of 2012. The position will be posted until filled.

  • Duties and Responsibilities
    Responsibilities include teaching mathematics for students seeking certification in elementary education; teaching courses in mathematics including teacher-oriented courses in the general areas of algebra, problem solving, and/ or geometry; teaching and mentoring students in M.S. and Ph.D Mathematics Education programs through the Center for Mathematics and Science Education; supporting undergraduate and graduate students seeking their initial certification to teach school mathematics; and advising students in the teaching options of the undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Being active in the theoretical and /or applied research related to the teaching and learning of mathematics is essential, as is the generation of competitive grant proposals.
  • Minimum Qualifications
    A Doctorate in Mathematics Education with the equivalent of a Master's in Mathematics (or substantial graduate coursework and a Bachelor's in Mathematics), or a Doctorate in Mathematics with substantial work experience in mathematics educational along with a demonstrated ability to engage in effective teaching and research is required.
  • Preferred Qualifications
    Successful teaching at the K-12 level, knowledge of NCATE, and knowledge of NCTM Standards and Common Core Standards in Mathematics.

Assistant Professor in Mathematics

The Department of Mathematics seeks a tenure-track member faculty at the Assistant Professor level for the Gulf Coast Campus to begin in August of 2012. The position will be posted until filled.

  • Duties and Responsibilities
    Responsibilities include teaching mathematics for students seeking undergraduate and graduate degrees in mathematics along with service courses in mathematics; supporting undergraduate and graduate student research; and advising students. Being active in the theoretical and /or applied research is essential, as is the generation of competitive grant proposals.
  • Minimum Qualifications
    A Doctorate in a mathematical science; ABDs with anticipated completion date of December 2012 will be considered. Demonstrated ability to engage in effective teaching and research is required.
  • Preferred Qualifications
    Ph.D. in Mathematics.

Applications are accepted at jobs.usm.edu. Thank you for your interest in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Southern Mississippi.

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