Tenure Track Position - Mathematics Education | San Luis Obispo, California, United States | California Polytechnic State University

Position:	Tenure Track Position - Mathematics Education
Institution:	California Polytechnic State University
Location:	San Luis Obispo, California, United States
Duties:	The Mathematics Department in the College of Science and Mathematics is seeking to fill a full-time, academic year, tenure-track position in mathematics education with appointment beginning September 14, 2023. Appointment at the Assistant Professor rank is anticipated; higher ranks will be considered. Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience
Requirements:	Ph.D. in Mathematics Education or closely related field

Text:	Skip to content Cal Poly Home Career Listing Language English (US) Filter your search Work type Instructional Faculty - Tenured/Tenure-Track 1 Locations Central California San Luis Obispo 1 Categories Appointment Type Tenured/Tenure-Track 1 Bargaining Unit Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association 1 Job Search Category/Discipline Faculty - Mathematics/Statistics 1 Time Basis Full Time 1 Applicant Portal Subscribe to Job Alerts Tenure Track Position - Mathematics Education Apply now Job no: 519515 Work type: Instructional Faculty - Tenured/Tenure-Track Location: San Luis Obispo Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Faculty - Mathematics/Statistics, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time Job Summary The Mathematics Department in the College of Science and Mathematics is seeking to fill a full-time, academic year, tenure-track position in mathematics education with appointment beginning September 14, 2023. Appointment at the Assistant Professor rank is anticipated; higher ranks will be considered. Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience. The College of Science and Mathematics (CSM) at California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive university community that reflects and serves the population of California. Cal Poly strongly values diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), especially in the classroom and among its areas of study. Cal Poly seeks to recruit faculty who enthusiastically support the University’s strong commitment to the academic success of all our students, including students of color, students with disabilities, students who are first generation to college, veterans, students with diverse socio-economic backgrounds, and students of diverse sexual orientations and gender expressions. Cal Poly seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to maintain the excellence of the University and to offer our students a rich variety of expertise, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning. The successful candidate will be mindful to promote student success, especially for students from historically excluded communities. Successful candidates should consider the University’s goals for diversity, equity, and inclusion in their approach to teaching, research, and service. Cal Poly embraces a teacher-scholar model in which faculty are expected to be excellent teachers, produce scholarship in their field of interest, and provide service to the institution. The selected candidate will consider using creative teaching approaches that enhance student learning and participate in scholarly practices such as peer-reviewed research, conference, presentations, and grant development that leads to publication. The selected candidate will pursue a systematic program of research and scholarship, curricular improvement, and participate in service activities including committee service, student advising, and building industry relationships. Primary duties and responsibilities are to teach undergraduate mathematics courses for future elementary and secondary teachers as well as other mathematics courses, and to maintain an active scholarship program that provides research and practical experiences for undergraduate students . The department specifically seeks candidates in mathematics education that complement department needs. At California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our community. Bringing people together from different backgrounds, experiences and value systems fosters the innovative and creative thinking that exemplifies Cal Poly’s values of free inquiry, cultural and intellectual diversity, mutual respect, civic engagement, and social and environmental responsibility. Cal Poly's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention. California Polytechnic State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Required Qualifications EITHER (1) a Ph.D. in Mathematics Education or closely related field AND Master’s degree in Mathematics (or equivalent coursework), OR (2) a Ph.D. in Mathematics and significant experience in research and teaching in mathematics education. Must provide evidence of (or potential for) high quality teaching and research with students. Must provide evidence of (or potential for) research productivity. Must provide evidence of (or potential for) promoting diversity and inclusivity in higher education as well as a dedication to the well-being and advancement of students, colleagues, and the department. Preferred Qualifications Expertise in an area compatible with or broadening the research activities of the department. Special areas of interest include K-12 mathematics education, undergraduate mathematics education, K-12 teacher preparation and professional development, mathematics curriculum development, and active student-centered learning in mathematics classrooms Experience and commitment to excellence in teaching mathematics at the university level. Experience supervising teacher candidates or undergraduate student research. Interest in pursuing opportunities for funding, or participating in grant activities with colleagues. Special Conditions The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Note: Cal Poly cannot deny an applicant a position solely or in part due to a criminal conviction history until it has performed an individualized assessment and linked the relevant conviction history with specific job duties in the position being sought. Please note: Current employees who are offere d positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as sensitive. Sensitive positions are those requiring heightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position based on potential for harm to children, concerns for the safety and security of people, animals, or property, or heightened risk of financial loss to Cal Poly or individuals in the university community. For health and well-being, Cal Poly is a smoke & tobacco-free campus. The university is committed to promoting a healthy environment for all members of our community. CSU requires faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19 or declare a medical or religious exemption from doing so. Any candidates advanced in a search process should be prepared to comply with this requirement. The systemwide policy can be found at CSU Vaccination Policy and questions may be sent to academicpersonnel@calpoly.edu . In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU related work outside of California. About the Department The Cal Poly Mathematics Department has approximately 32 permanent faculty, 20 full-time and part-time lecturers, 10 graduate teaching associates, 2 administrative staff, and 275 math majors. The department has an active research culture and offers a full range of undergraduate and graduate level courses with an average class size of under 35 students. To learn more, please visit our website at https://math.calpoly.edu/ . About the University Founded in 1901, Cal Poly is one of only five comprehensive polytechnic universities in the nation, with approximately 22,000 undergraduates, 120 postbaccalaureate, and 900 graduate students. U.S. News and World Report has ranked Cal Poly #1 among public master's universities in the western United States for 28 consecutive years. A primarily undergraduate university, Cal Poly offers academically focused students 66 baccalaureate degrees and 27 master's degrees. Operating on the quarter calendar system, Cal Poly takes pride in its "Learn-by-Doing" approach to teaching and learning, which has characterized Cal Poly since its founding. One of the 23 campuses of the California State University system, Cal Poly has a statewide mandate as a polytechnic university. Cal Poly is one of the largest land-holding universities in the nation and uses all of its land holdings in active support of its educational programs. Cal Poly is located in historic San Luis Obispo, a city of 47,000, 12 miles from the Pacific Ocean and midway between San Francisco and Los Angeles on California's scenic Central Coast. With excellent public education resources, recreational facilities and an expanding dedication to the arts, the area is known for its scenic landscapes and extraordinarily temperate climate. How to Apply Interested candidates must attach the following documents: Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae (CV) Teaching Statement Research Plan Diversity Statement - The diversity statement is a way for applicants for a tenure-track position, to demonstrate their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in teaching, scholarship and service. It should display evidence of the ability to promote and support a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment. Please consider using the following questions to prepare the diversity statement. What pedagogical practices would you use to foster an inclusive learning environment for our student population? Teaching may include curriculum, pedagogy, or climate, and teaching that occurs outside the classroom setting. In what ways have your experiences shaped your perspectives, behaviors, or actions about or towards others, and what did you learn from these experiences? What activities, outside of the area of teaching, do you plan to engage in as a faculty member that would address diversity, equity, and inclusion? Unofficial transcript from institution awarding highest degree These documents are not accepted in hard copy format. When completing the online faculty application, please be prepared to provide three professional references with names and email addresses. Official transcripts are required prior to appointment. Review of applications will begin November 14, 2022. Complete applications received after that date may be considered. For questions, please contact math@calpoly.edu. Advertised: October 12, 2022 (9:00 AM) Pacific Daylight Time Applications close: Back to search results Apply now Refer a friend Share this: \| More Send me jobs like these We will email you new jobs that match this search. Ok, we will send you jobs like this. The email address was invalid, please check for errors. You must agree to the privacy statement Subscribe Recaptcha Privacy agreement Search results Position Location Open Date Close Date Tenure Track Position - Mathematics Education San Luis Obispo October 12, 2022 The Mathematics Department in the College of Science and Mathematics is seeking to fill a full-time, academic year, tenure-track position in mathematics education with appointment beginning September 14, 2023. Review of applications will begin November 11, 2022. Temporary Hiring Pools Loading... Current Opportunities Position Location Open Date Close Date Tenure Track Position - Mathematics Education San Luis Obispo October 12, 2022 The Mathematics Department in the College of Science and Mathematics is seeking to fill a full-time, academic year, tenure-track position in mathematics education with appointment beginning September 14, 2023. Review of applications will begin November 11, 2022. Powered by PageUp © California Polytechnic State University — San Luis Obispo, California 93407 — Phone: 805-756-1111 Web Accessibility Statement Cal Poly's commitment to diversity and inclusion informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring, and retention. Cal Poly is an equal opportunity employer. Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator All Cal Poly employees and students accessing campus are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by September 20, 2021. For more information see the Cal Poly vaccine webpage .