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Position Summary:

The Department of Curriculum and Instruction (DCI) in the College of Education (COE) at Florida Atlantic University (FAU) is seeking an Assistant Professor of Math Education to become part of the teacher education program, graduate programs, and an integral contributor to the scholarly agenda of the department, college, and university. 

About Us:
The College of Education (COE) at FAU prepares educators (e.g., teacher and school leaders), related professionals (e.g., school counselors, behavior analyst, instructional designers), and speech-language pathologists. Florida Atlantic serves six public school districts, among which are two of the largest districts in the nation, Broward and Palm Beach County School Districts. The COE is home to five academic departments: Counselor Education, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Leadership and Research Methodology, and Special Education. The COE offers 37 undergraduate and graduate degree programs and nine certificates. The faculty is comprised of over 80 full-time faculty, instructors, and adjuncts. Faculty maintain robust research and service agendas, contributing to their field of study, the university, local and national communities.

The successful applicant will join a dynamic faculty who facilitate multidisciplinary programs within the Department of Curriculum and Instruction (DCI), to prepare professionals in education and related fields.  Undergraduate programs include: Elementary Education and Secondary Education with certification and endorsement in Reading and ESOL, and Early Childhood Education. Graduate programs include master’s degrees in: Curriculum and Instruction, Elementary Education plus Certification, Elementary Education, Environmental Education, Reading Education, Educational Psychology, and Instructional Technology as well an Ed.S. and a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction. 

The DCI is deeply committed to excellence and welcomes applications from candidates who will enrich departmental perspectives, discourse and deliberations.  We seek candidates who will collaborate with colleagues across the program, college and university to build quality, accessible programs. The selected candidate will support the university’s commitment to inclusivity, the college’s mission to uphold excellence in public education, and the department’s commitment to quality education for all.

We seek a faculty colleague who will enhance, develop, and teach undergraduate and graduate courses.  The candidate must have the knowledge, skills, and disposition to teach across a variety of platforms (e.g., face-to-face, hybrid, synchronous, and asynchronous online) and content areas (e.g., math instruction for elementary education and secondary education teachers).

This faculty member will be expected to:

Develop and maintain an active scholarly agenda in math education and STEM related topicsWork closely with doctoral students interested in math education and STEM related topicsTeach courses in math education and related fieldsCounsel teacher education students about career prospects and professional opportunities after earning a university degree and teacher certification or advanced graduate students earning a master’s or doctoral degreeAssist with recruitment of new students and retention of current studentsAdvise doctoral students and supervise doctoral student researchAssist with preparing reports or responses to teacher preparation and other mandates (e.g., Florida Department of Education candidate completion rates)Promote the mission and goals of the Department, College, University, and fieldSupervise students completing field experiences at various schools and community settingsParticipate in faculty meetings and department, college, and university committeesWork collaboratively and ethically with other faculty, staff, and studentsKeep abreast of current developments in the fields of math and science educationMaintain and demonstrate competence in teaching, research and professional activities, including participation in professional associations (e.g., National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, The Association for Science Teacher Education) and community servicePerform other duties as assigned

The College of Education at Florida Atlantic University seeks scholars who are committed to supporting the learning needs of students from diverse backgrounds and to thoughtfully engaging all communities in higher education. Florida Atlantic University embodies a culture of strategic and collaborative community engagement that results in mutual benefit to the institution and the various internal and external communities that it serves.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Earned doctorate from an accredited institution in math education or related field; and, a minimum of 18 units of graduate coursework in math content and standards, math education methods, and other related topics;
• Demonstrated ability to conceptualize, conduct, and disseminate scholarly work;
• Demonstrated ability to effectively teach and supervise students using innovative instructional approaches, methods, and technologies to deliver instruction across formats (e.g., eLearning, hybrid courses);
• A record of engagement in professional service and community engagement activities that align with the advancement of math education and related fields.

Desired Qualifications:
The successful candidate must have expertise in contemporary scholarship and theories related to curriculum and instruction in math education or related fields. Additionally, the candidate should have expertise in curriculum development, teacher preparation, technology integration, and educational research. The candidate should also be knowledgeable about current trends in the field, such as using artificial intelligence to enhance teacher preparation, and should be aware of approaches and educational programs in schools and agencies and a willingness to explore interdisciplinary scholarly work across DCI program areas.

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
The successful candidate is desired to have effective oral and written communication skills, up-to-date technology skills, and experience using instructional technology to deliver eLearning and hybrid courses and supervision; and, highly rated experience teaching undergraduate and graduate level stand-alone courses in math education and across curriculum and instruction programs (e.g., elementary education, secondary education, and master’s, specialist, and doctoral programs).

Salary:

Commensurate with Experience

College or Department:

College of Education

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

Daytime and Evening

Application Deadline:

2025-03-28

Special Instructions to Applicant:

This position is open until filled and may close without prior notice.

This position is subject to funding.

All applicants must apply electronically to the currently posted position on the Office of Human Resources' job website (https://fau.edu/jobs) by completing the required employment application for this recruitment and submitting the related documents.

Required Documents:
FAU’s Career Page permits the attachment of required/requested documentation.

PLEASE NOTE: A maximum of five (5) documents may be attached to your application. If more than five (5) documents are required for submission, please combine additional documents into a single attachment to not exceed the maximum permitted.

The site permits the attachment of required/requested documentation. When completing the online application, please upload the following: 1) cover letter, 2) current curriculum vitae, 3) a professional statement (no more than 2 pages double spaced) that describes their underlying philosophy on teaching, research and service 4) three professional references who are prepared to speak to the candidate’s professional qualifications for this position, specifically, their experience with graduate and undergraduate teaching and mentorship, scholarship, and community service. References will not be contacted via email immediately, but may be consulted at subsequent points in the review process.

Review of applications will begin on March 18, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.

Transcripts:
The selected candidate for this position is required to submit an official transcript sent directly from the institution for the Provost’s credential file prior to the first day of employment. Similarly, for degrees from outside the United States, the evaluation by an organization belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES), with an indication of the documents the evaluation was prepared from (official transcripts, diplomas, dissertation abstracts) is required for the Provost’s credential file prior to the first day of employment. Transcripts must be issued to Florida Atlantic University, not to the individual applicant.

Background Screening:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.

As a Hispanic-serving institution, Florida Atlantic University (FAU) is one of the most racially and ethnically diverse institutions in the Florida state university system. We are committed to recruiting and retaining talented faculty and staff. We embrace our shared responsibility to create and celebrate a welcoming and inclusive campus environment for all. Our community features excellent schools, a vibrant and safe community, and a sub-tropical climate conductive to year-round outdoor activities.

Accommodations:
Individuals requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. 711