What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor - Mathematical & Statistical Sciences Math Education position at University of Nebraska Omaha?
Posting Details
Position Information
Job Title
Assistant Professor - Mathematical & Statistical Sciences Math Education
Department
Mathematics
Essential Functions
The Department of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences at the University of Nebraska - Omaha (UNO) invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor position with a focus in Mathematics Education beginning August 18, 2025.
The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) is a regional and national leader in the field of STEM education, and, in particular with mathematics education. STEM Education has been a campus priority since 2013. The recently opened STEM TRAIL center is an example of this priority. The center is helping guide grants, faculty-led and student-led research, outreach, and engagement related to STEM education. The Department of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences is looking to build on this campus priority. This tenure-track Assistant Professor position addresses the growing need for elementary and secondary teachers who are highly qualified in their understanding of mathematics and mathematics knowledge for teaching. The successful candidate will be expected to :
Maintain an active and productive research program in mathematics education Teach a 3 / 3 load (9 hours per semester) of courses primarily focused on mathematics content for future elementary, middle-school, and high-school teachers.
Pursue internal and external funding in support of mathematics education initiatives Lead community engagement outreach efforts, including the High School Mathematics Contest and other similar related outreach events.
The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status and / or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. UNO is an AA / EEO / ADA institution. For questions, accommodations or assistance, please call / contact the HR Specialist at 402.554.2463.
Work Schedule
M-F; Courses are scheduled during the day and evening.
Additional Duties
Required Qualifications
The successful applicant will hold a doctoral degree in Mathematics Education, Curriculum and Instruction, or a related field; will hold a Masters in Mathematics (or equivalent); show evidence of effectiveness in teaching; show evidence of a productive research program and show evidence of experience collaborating with K-12 partners.
Preferred Qualifications
The successful applicant may show evidence of the ability to secure external funding. The candidate may show evidence of successful K-12 teaching experience. The candidate may show evidence of effective people skills, leadership potential, mentoring effectiveness, and effective curriculum development.
Physical Demands
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. Regularly sits; may stand, walk. See, hear, speak and use of hands.
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. Regularly works indoors. Noise level is low to moderate.
Salary
Competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
2024F-00171
Open Date
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
To apply, please submit the following application materials :
1. Letter of interest
2. Current Curriculum Vitae
3. Statement of teaching philosophy
4. Statement of research interests
5. Contact information for three references who will be asked to upload a letter of recommendation electronically through PeopleAdmin upon submission of the application.
6. Transcripts
Review of applications will begin on January 8, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration, please apply by the review date. Applications received after the review date may be considered. For questions about the position, please contact Dr. Michael Matthews, michaelmatthews@unomaha.edu.
