Secondary Mathematics Education. Assistant Professor. The College of Education at
Clemson University seeks a tenure-track joint appointment in secondary mathematics and
mathematical sciences at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning Fall Semester 2016.
The home department of this joint appointment will be the Department of Teaching and
Learning in the College of Education. The successful candidate will join a dynamic
faculty of four mathematics educators in the College of Education, two of whom hold a
joint appointment with the Department of Mathematical Sciences.
Required Qualifications: Earned doctorate in Mathematics Education or related field and a
minimum of three years of successful secondary school teaching experience (high school
teaching experience is preferred) or equivalent substantial experience in secondary
schools. A master’s degree or equivalent in mathematics is required.
Preferred Qualifications: We are open to a range of research areas and interests related to
mathematics teaching and learning in secondary school contexts or the preparation of
teachers for such contexts.
Successful candidates will be expected to develop and maintain an active scholarly
research agenda and participate in external grant activities. In addition, the new faculty
member will be expected to teach undergraduate- and graduate-level courses in secondary
mathematics education, mathematics courses for preservice mathematics teachers, advise
master’s- and doctoral-level graduate students in their research, and provide service to the
profession, university, and state.
The College of Education is a transformative leader in systemically improving education,
beginning at birth. Our mission is to engage our students in high quality applied research,
professional learning, and immersive experiences. We prepare culturally competent
scholar practitioners who promote the growth, education, and development of all
individuals, with emphasis on underperforming schools and underserved communities
across the state and nation. The mission of the Department of Mathematical Sciences is to
create and discover new knowledge in the mathematical sciences, to disseminate new and
existing knowledge in the mathematical sciences, and to apply new and existing
knowledge in the mathematical sciences to benefit the economic future of the state and
nation. Clemson University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against any
person or group on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, pregnancy, national origin,
race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information. Clemson
University is building a culturally diverse faculty committed to working in a multicultural
environment and encourages applications from scholars of color and women.
To apply, send letter of application, curriculum vita, a sample of scholarly writing,
unofficial transcripts, and contact information for 3 references to Ms. Sandy Cizmar, at
scizmar@clemson.edu; please reference Secondary Mathematics Search Committee in
your cover letter. Inquiries may be addressed to Dr. Megan Che (sche@clemson.edu).
Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. Applications
received by January 15, 2016 will receive full consideration; however, applications will
continue to be received until the position is filled.