The Department of Teaching and Learning Policy and Leadership TLPL at the University of Maryland College Park UMCP invites applications for the Presidents Postdoctoral Fellowship Program PPFP We seek an early career mathematics education scholar who centers issues of race and racial equity in their research and instructionThe purpose of the PPFP Program is to support promising scholars who are committed to diversity in academia We particularly encourage applications from members of groups historically underrepresented in the professoriate Upon successful completion of the PPFP Program and review the Fellowship may convert to a tenure track Assistant Professor position PPFP website httpsgradschoolumdedupostdocspresidents postdoctoral fellowship programThe Department of Teaching and Learning Policy and Leadership TLPL is one of three departments within the College of Education at UMD TLPL programs encourage thoughtful and responsive explorations of education practices practices and related social issues The Department includes three divisions Science Technology and Mathematics Education STME Educational Policy and Leadership EPL and Language Literacy and Social Inquiry LLSI The Center for Mathematics Education CfME housed in TLPL is a nationally prominent center for research and teaching addressing the improvement of mathematics education in K 16 and informal settings The Centers tenure and professional track faculty promote innovation in teacher preparation programs and focused outreach efforts to local school districts CfME faculty are committed to furthering increased access and opportunities for historically marginalized populations in mathematics education CfME currently leads professional partnerships with local school districts including the Middle School Mathematics Outreach and CITE programs with Montgomery County Public Schools MCPS and Terrapin Teachers with both MCPS and Prince Georges County Public Schools PGCPS The successful Fellow will be appointed for a one year 12 month term beginning July 1 2025 with the expectation of renewal for a second one year term contingent on review The Fellow will receive a starting stipend of 67000 health benefits and 10000 for research startup In addition the Fellow will have access to office space with computer library access and other privileges at the University During the term of appointment the Fellow will be expected to focus primarily on research In addition the Fellow will teach one course one semester only per year Dr Andrew Brantlinger will serve as the Fellows primary mentor with support from other CfME and TLPL faculty These faculty will meet with the Fellow regularly to provide guidance on developing a pedagogically sound teaching philosophy and plan and improving the skills needed to pursue an academic research career including proposal and manuscript writing and technical presentation skills The Fellow will also participate in professional development opportunities developed by the College of Education and the universitys Office of Postdoctoral Affairs and the Office of Faculty AffairsSelected candidates will be invited to apply to the Universitys PPFP program on the basis of scholarly promise and the potential to contribute to the diversity of the UMCP community httpsgradschoolumdedupostdocspresidents postdoctoral fellowship programApplicants must have completed their doctoral degree when the term of appointment commences July 1 2025 OR August 15 2025 Expressions of interest should be submitted to ambumdedu