The Department of Mathematics at Texas A&M University-Kingsville invites applications for a tenure-track appointment (nine-month basis) in mathematics with mathematics education emphasis at the assistant professor level, beginning January 2009.

Applicants should have a doctorate in mathematics education, including at least 18 graduate hours in mathematics, or doctorate in mathematics. ABD considered.  Skills and commitment to provide high-quality undergraduate education within a culturally diverse environment are essential. Preference will be given to candidates with good knowledge of curriculum and assessment in K-12 and experience in teaching pre-service and in-service teachers. Applicants should be prepared to teach courses across the undergraduate curriculum (24 credits per year), including core courses, and teacher preparation courses.  The successful candidate will also be expected to maintain an active research program in mathematics education, providing expertise in strengthening the department's MS degree with mathematics education emphasis. Salary is competitive and commensurate with the applicant's qualifications and experience.

Housed in the College of Arts and Sciences, the Department of Mathematics offers undergraduate and masters degree programs.   See http://www.tamuk.edu/math for a detailed description of the department's programs.

Consideration will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applicants should send a letter of interest, resume, (at least) three original letters of recommendation, a statement of teaching philosophy, a description of research interests, and unofficial transcripts from each institution of higher education attended to:

Mathematics Education Search Committee; Dept. of Mathematics, MSC 172; Texas A&M University-Kingsville; Kingsville TX 78363-8202. Email: kfsb000@tamuk.edu, or contact the Mathematics Department, phone: 361-593-3517. FAX 361-593-3518.  

Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the U.S. and providing official transcripts. For the initial review process, applicants can submit unofficial transcripts for each institution of higher education. However, prior to issuing a letter of appointment, official transcripts must be received directly from each regionally accredited degree-granting institution by the Office of the Provost, Attention: Rosie Vela 700 University BLVD, MSC 102, Texas A&M University-Kingsville, Kingsville, TX 78363-8202. Transcripts must indicate at least 18 graduate hours in the teaching fields. If transcripts are from an international institution, it is the responsibility of the prospective faculty member to have the transcripts translated and evaluated by an approved credential evaluator (AACRAO) (see http://www.aacrao.org/).

Selected candidate must pass a pre-employment background investigation to be hired for this position. If you are a male age 18 through 25, you must be properly registered with the Selective Service System to be eligible for hire.

Texas A&M University-Kingsville is committed to excellence; the University invites applications from all qualified applicants.

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