School of Education-Assistant Professor–Elementary Mathematics Education (Curriculum and Instruction)
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Job Location:
Birmingham, MI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
The Department of Curriculum and Instruction in the School of Education and Human Sciences at the University of Alabama at Birmingham ( UAB ) invites applications for appointment to a 9-month tenure earning position at the level of Assistant Professor to begin August 2026. Salary and terms of appointment are commensurate with prior experience. The Assistant Professor in Elementary Mathematics Education will help prepare pre- and in-service teachers across grades P6 with an emphasis on meeting the needs of pre-service teachers according to the Alabama Numeracy Act. The successful candidate will have an earned doctorate in Early Childhood Education Elementary Education Mathematics Education or a closely related field and will engage in scholarly activities (40%) such as securing grants conducting research publishing in peer-reviewed journals and presenting at conferences. The candidate will also teach (40%) undergraduate and graduate courses contribute service (20%) to the department school university and the profession collaborate with faculty and administrators to meet accreditation standards and develop partnerships with schools to enhance program offerings.
Required Qualifications
An earned doctorate in Early Childhood/Elementary Education Mathematics Education Curriculum and Instruction; or a closely related field or an anticipated earned doctorate in one of the above by August 2026 Evidence of strong potential for successful university teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels Evidence of an emerging research agenda / strong research potential (publications presentations procuring external funding) Strong interest in community school and classroom-based research At least 2 years of teaching in a P6 classroom
Preferred Qualifications
K6 Special Education teaching experience and/or a research emphasis including a population focus of students with or at-risk for disabilities Experience with teaching courses in the preparation of mathematics teachers at the early childhood and elementary levels Successful public school teaching experience with a variety of student populations Record of scholarly publications and presentations on topics related to early childhood/elementary mathematics teaching and learning and/or mathematics teaching and learning in the context of K6 special education
The Department of Curriculum and Instruction in the School of Education and Human Sciences at the University of Alabama at Birmingham ( UAB ) invites applications for appointment to a 9-month tenure earning position at the level of Assistant Professor to begin August 2026. Salary and terms of appointment are commensurate with prior experience. The Assistant Professor in Elementary Mathematics Education will help prepare pre- and in-service teachers across grades P6 with an emphasis on meeting the needs of pre-service teachers according to the Alabama Numeracy Act. The successful candidate will have an earned doctorate in Early Childhood Education Elementary Education Mathematics Education or a closely related field and will engage in scholarly activities (40%) such as securing grants conducting research publishing in peer-reviewed journals and presenting at conferences. The candidate will also teach (40%) undergraduate and graduate courses contribute service (20%) to the department school university and the profession collaborate with faculty and administrators to meet accreditation standards and develop partnerships with schools to enhance program offerings.
Required Qualifications
An earned doctorate in Early Childhood/Elementary Education Mathematics Education Curriculum and Instruction; or a closely related field or an anticipated earned doctorate in one of the above by August 2026 Evidence of strong potential for successful university teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels Evidence of an emerging research agenda / strong research potential (publications presentations procuring external funding) Strong interest in community school and classroom-based research At least 2 years of teaching in a P6 classroom
Preferred Qualifications
K6 Special Education teaching experience and/or a research emphasis including a population focus of students with or at-risk for disabilities Experience with teaching courses in the preparation of mathematics teachers at the early childhood and elementary levels Successful public school teaching experience with a variety of student populations Record of scholarly publications and presentations on topics related to early childhood/elementary mathematics teaching and learning and/or mathematics teaching and learning in the context of K6 special education
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Early Childhood Education
- Classroom Experience
- Education Administration
- Lesson Planning
- Special Education
- Adult Education
- Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Administrative Experience
- Leadership Experience
- Program Development
- Supervising Experience
About Company
UAB is an internationally renowned research university and academic medical center known for its innovative and interdisciplinary approach to education.
