Assistant Professor of Mathematics Education

As a part of a diverse community of faculty and staff who represent many faith systems and worldviews Marian University is seeking qualified applicants for a 9-month tenure-track Assistant Professor of Mathematics Education position beginning August 2027. The Assistant Professor of Mathematics Education will promote our Catholic Franciscan mission and Identity by teaching mathematics methods and content courses in Marians elementary education program and will also be responsible for coordinating and supervising teacher candidates in their field placements.

In addition to teaching candidates are expected to engage in research and in service to the department college university and profession. Teaching-focused candidates with experience or expertise in K-8 mathematical preparation are encouraged to apply. The successful applicant would serve in a dual-appointment role with the Fred S. Klipsch Educators College and the Department of Mathematical & Computational Sciences.

The Fred S. Klipsch Educators College is recognized as an A-rated elementary mathematics education program. The mission of the Educators college is to attract prepare develop and support teachers and leaders who are guided by Franciscan values informed by theory and exemplary in practice. The Department of Mathematical & Computational Sciences is a collaborative academic community committed to fostering student engagement problem solving and communication. The department offers degrees in both Mathematics and Computer Science to develop transformative leaders for service to the world in a variety of areas of business government and education. Both departments recognize the breadth of people thought and experience that contribute to work in the mathematical sciences. We are committed to ensuring equitable access to opportunities and resources for people of any race ethnicity religious belief gender identity age economic background disability status or other aspects of their identity.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Actively engage the Catholic Franciscan mission and identity of Marian University by modeling the Franciscan Sponsorship Values and honoring the legacy of the founding congregation through transformative education unity in diversity leadership through service integrating faith and life and institutional policies.
• Teach mathematics methods and content courses (depending on the expertise of the successful candidate and departmental needs)
• Coordinate and supervise field placements for teacher candidates
• Share in the ongoing development and implementation of department and college activities and projects
• Engage in research scholarship and other professional activities
• Serve as an academic advisor for undergraduate students
• Participate in the life of the campus and university service including participation in faculty governance and co-curricular programs
• Other duties as assigned

University Expectations:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Adheres to Marian Universitys policies and procedures
• Exercises independent judgment in all matters
• Shows courtesy and respect in interactions with fellow employees students subordinates and supervisors
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with colleagues throughout the university and in the community
• Knowledge of and commitment to the mission of Marian University

Required Qualifications:

• Earned terminal degree (PhD or EdD) in Mathematics Education Elementary Education Curriculum and Instruction or similar field with a concentration in Mathematics or STEM; ABD will be considered with degree awarded by August 20 2027. Alternatively a PhD in Mathematics will be considered with significant relevant teaching experience.
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching that is student-centered
• Commitment to engaging and supporting a diverse student population from a broad range of backgrounds including underrepresented low socioeconomic and first generation students
• Demonstrated potential for ongoing scholarship in mathematics education

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching mathematics in grades K-8 in a U.S. school setting
• Experience supervising and/or mentoring pre-service student teacher candidates especially in K-8 field placements
• Mathematical preparation equivalent to a Masters degree
• Experience successfully working with populations demographically and/or socioeconomically similar to Marians student body
• Potential for partnering with local schools

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

For Consideration All Applications Require:

1. Cover Letter
2. Current resume or CV
3. Teaching statement that details your teaching philosophy and that addresses your ability to effectively support students from a variety of backgrounds (2 page maximum)
4. Research statement that describes your scholarly interests and emerging research agenda (2 page maximum)
5. Contact information of three professional references. The reference contact information must be entered after the application is submitted in the My Presence section of the applicant profile.
6. Responses to the supplementary mission & identity questions.

Please Review Marian Universitys Mission & Identity Statement before responding to the supplementary questions on your application:

Functions:
Work hours necessary to perform job requirements satisfactorily on a regular basis. Manage absence from work in responsible manner to ensure service to clients work teams and coworkers. Comply with Marian University policies and practices and seeking clarification of them when necessary.

Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit; use their hands to handle or feel objects equipment or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand walk reach with their hands and arms climb or balance and stoop kneel crouch or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Limitations and Disclaimer:
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and States Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an at-will basis.

Marian University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All individuals including minorities women individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Required Experience:

Junior IC