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Position Announcement: James Madison University
Posted:
Aug 29, 2013 2:41 PM
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******************************** Sent at the request of LouAnn Lovin. ******************************** Department of Mathematics and Statistics James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA
The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at James Madison University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant/Associate position in mathematics education, starting August 2014. Preference is given to candidates invested in the teaching and improvement of mathematics content courses for prospective PreK-8 teachers. The department and mathematics education program value collaborative scholarship among colleagues so preference will be given to candidates whose research interests allow for collaboration with current mathematics education faculty in the department and in the College of Education. Candidates must have a doctoral degree in mathematics education and a master's degree or equivalent in mathematics or statistics. The successful applicant will join a growing number of mathematics educators in the department.
James Madison University, located in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, is a comprehensive, coeducational state university with an approximate enrollment of 19,000 students. The mathematics education group at JMU includes active scholars in mathematics education as well as mathematicians interested in PreK-12 mathematics education. The department teaches mathematics majors with secondary education minors as well as PreK-8 prospective teachers in an interdisciplinary major. The department also offers an M.Ed in Mathematics for current secondary mathematics teachers. Teaching of mathematics methods courses may be arranged on request through exchanges with the JMU College of Education. For additional information, see the department homepage at www.jmu.edu/mathstat/
To apply: Applicants should complete a short online form at https://joblink.jmu.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1377801624529 and submit an online application through mathjobs.org at https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/JMU. Complete applications will include:
. letter of application . curriculum vita . statement of teaching philosophy . research statement . transcript photocopies . three letters of recommendation.
Materials not possible to submit online may be sent by postal mail to:
James Madison University Mathematics Education Search Department of Mathematics and Statistics MSC 1911 Harrisonburg, VA 22807
Review of applications will begin October 18, 2013 and will continue until the position is filled.
Questions can be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. LouAnn Lovin, at lovinla@jmu.edu or 540-568-6701.
James Madison University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action/equal access employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.
***************************************** -- Jerry P. Becker Dept. of Curriculum & Instruction Southern Illinois University 625 Wham Drive Mail Code 4610 Carbondale, IL 62901-4610 Phone: (618) 453-4241 [O] (618) 457-8903 [H] Fax: (618) 453-4244 E-mail: jbecker@siu.edu
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