Position Rank and Title: Assistant Professor of Mathematics Education

School/Department Name: Mathematics and Statistics

Compensation: Commensurate with qualifications, experience, and rank as established by the CSU Salary Schedule. Anticipated hiring academic year annual salary range: $105,000 - $115,000.

Faculty employee benefits are very competitive for the higher education sector.  See the CSU Employee Benefits Summary for details about the CSU’s excellent benefits package.

Target Start Date: August 18, 2025

Application Deadline: November 7, 2024. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or closed.

Position Description

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at San José State University invites applications for one tenure-track faculty position in Mathematics Education at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin in Fall of 2025. We seek applicants with demonstrated evidence of excellence in teaching, outstanding research potential and potential for securing grants related to mathematics education, and a commitment to department service. Applicants are required to have a doctoral degree in mathematics education or a closely related field by the time of appointment.

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics is home to a stellar group of full-time faculty members with research and professional projects that are currently funded by private foundations (e.g., Ethereum) and state and federal agencies (e.g., National Science Foundation [NSF]). In particular, mathematics education faculty are currently working on scaling social justice, data science, and Artificial Intelligence-mediated teaching and learning in PK-12 math classrooms, developing virtual reality tools for supporting deep learning of mathematics, and understanding the impact of professional induction and teacher preparation programs in mathematics in the California State University system on early middle school and high school mathematics teacher retention and attrition. The B.A. Mathematics Integrated Teacher Education Program, which allows undergraduate math majors to complete their B.A. Math degree and the single subject credential in mathematics in four years, has also been awarded the NSF Noyce grant for its exemplary, unique, and inclusive pedagogical model for preparing future middle school and high school mathematics teachers. The new mathematics education Assistant Professor is strongly encouraged to develop a research agenda that could potentially transform and impact mathematics teaching, learning, and assessment in PK-12 locally, statewide, and internationally, consistent with the highly innovative culture of the Silicon Valley.  

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics and San José State University value diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Our excellence in research, teaching, and service can only be fully realized by faculty, students, and staff who share our commitment to these values. SJSU enrolls more than 36,000 students, many of whom are historically underserved, and around 44% are first-generation students. SJSU is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander (AANAPISI) Serving Institution. The university’s commitment to social justice extends from its vibrant, inclusive campus to an international network of over 300,000 alumni. As such, San José State is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty so our disciplines, students, and the community can benefit from multiple ethnic and gender perspectives.

Successful candidates will demonstrate evidence of a commitment to equity and inclusion through their research, teaching, and/or service. We ask that all applicants include a Diversity Statement with their application package. A guide to writing this statement can be found at SJSU Diversity Statement Guidelines, along with information about how these statements will be evaluated.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Ed.D. in mathematics education or a closely related field
• Either a clear and well-defined research agenda or a beginning record of high-impact research, scholarly publications, or external research funding in mathematics education
• Strong commitment to equity-minded teaching and evidence of teaching excellence
• Teaching experience in a PK-12 setting and/or a broad understanding of U.S. PK-12 mathematics education
• Experience in or potential to supervise students in research projects in mathematics education 
• Applicants must demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a socially and economically diverse student population as might have been gained in cross-cultural study, training, teaching, and other comparable experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Priority will be given to candidates who possess one or more of the following:

• Master’s degree in mathematics
• Teaching experience in California elementary, middle school, or high school with either a clear credential in mathematics or a foundational authorization to teach mathematics (Individuals with a multiple subject clear credential should have an added math credential or a subject matter authorization to teach mathematics)
• Familiar with the California Common Core State Standards in Mathematics, the California Assessment for Student Performance and Progress, and the California Teaching Performance Assessment.
• Experience supervising prospective middle school and/or high school teacher candidates in a mathematics credential program 
• Experience teaching mathematics courses for future elementary teachers
• Experience in mentoring undergraduate and graduate student research in mathematics education
• Success in publishing and disseminating research in mathematics education
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• The candidate is expected to supervise teacher candidates and interns in a single subject credential in mathematics program, coordinate the clinical component of the single subject credential in mathematics program at both undergraduate and post baccalaureate levels, and teach middle school and secondary mathematics methods, mathematics courses for future elementary teachers, and possibly other courses offered in The Department of Mathematics and Statistics.
• The candidate is expected to conduct research and secure grants to support research in mathematics education.
• The candidate is expected to supervise SJSU students in research projects and Master’s theses in mathematics education
• The candidate is expected to participate in shared governance, usually in department, college, and university committees and other service assignments.
• The candidate must demonstrate awareness and experience understanding the needs of a student population of great diversity – in age, abilities, cultural background, ethnicity, religion, economic background, primary language, sexual orientation, gender identity, and academic preparation – through inclusive course materials, teaching strategies and advisement.

 
Other Duties

Note that all San José State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and CSU systemwide policy, some faculty duties may lead to designation as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). CSAs are required to complete Clery Act training and to immediately report Clery incidents to the institution.

Faculty employees must complete CSU employee training as assigned and required based on their role (e.g., Data Security, FERPA, Preventing Discrimination and Harassment, Title IX, Health and Safety). The President may recommend or require compliance with safety measures that decrease the likelihood of COVID-19 transmission or illness and allows the core mission and activities of the campus to continue.

Application Procedure

Select Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:

• letter of interest
• curriculum vitae
• diversity statement
• statement of teaching interests/philosophy
• research plans
• submit names of three references with contact information who we may contact for letters

Inquiries may be directed to the Department Chair or Search Committee Chair: Steven Crunk (steven.crunk@sjsu.edu)

Conditional Offer

The work for this faculty position is located in the State of California and requires commuting to the campus. Employment is contingent upon US residence and proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. SJSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current employee who was conditionally offered the position.

San José State University: Silicon Valley's Public University

Located in the heart of Silicon Valley — one of the most innovative regions in the world — San José State University is the founding campus of the 23-campus California State University (CSU) system and the first public university in the West. Recognized as a leading transformative educational institution, San José State is an essential partner in the technological, economic, cultural, and social development of Silicon Valley, the Bay Area, and California. SJSU is a top-200 school nationally in research funding and second highest in research productivity in the CSU system. Cutting-edge research, world-class scholarship, student-centered learning, diverse communities, and commitment to social justice, allow SJSU to provide life-changing opportunities and advance the public good locally and globally.

Equal Employment Statement

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Campus Security and Fire Safety Notification

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the Annual Security Report (ASR) is also now available for viewing at https://www.sjsu.edu/clery/docs/SJSU-Annual-Security-Report.pdf. The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and Sexual Assault prevention information, and information about drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery crimes for San José State University locations for the three most recent calendar years. A paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the Office of the Clery Director by phone at 408-924-1501 or by email at clerycompliance@sjsu.edu.

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