Secondary Mathematics Education. Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, invites
applications for a tenure-track position at the assistant or associate professor level to
begin fall 2012. The successful candidate will supervise the secondary teacher
certification program accredited through Penn State University, teach courses in
mathematics education and mathematics, and conduct research in an area of mathematics
education. A doctoral degree in mathematics education is expected by August 2012.
Mathematics teaching experience in U.S. secondary schools (7-12) is strongly preferred.
Penn State Behrend is a four-year and graduate college of Penn State University with
4,700 students. The School of Science offers B.S. degrees in biology, chemistry,
computer science, mathematics, mathematics education, physics, and general science. A
metropolitan area of 280,000, Erie, Pennsylvania is a major service, tourism, medical,
and industrial center on Lake Erie’s Presque Isle Bay. The campus is two hours from
Cleveland, Pittsburgh, and Buffalo. The region offers many cultural, sports, and
recreational resources, as well as modest living costs and affordable housing. There are
five colleges in the Erie area.
Application screening will begin November 20, 2011, and continue until the position is
filled. Send vitae, copies of graduate/undergraduate transcripts, teaching and research
statements, and arrange that three letters of reference are sent to: Dr. Chuck Yeung,
Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, School of Science, Department Math-B, 4205
College Drive, Erie, PA 16563-0203.
Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its
workforce.