Department of Teacher Education

The Department of Teacher Education in the College of Education at Michigan State University is seeking one or more tenure-system faculty scholars at open rank as part of ongoing priority initiatives in mathematics education. MSU is committed to strategically increasing its capacity to provide national leadership by building on our long-standing record of excellence in research, teacher education, graduate education, and curriculum development.

We seek faculty candidates with primary research interests in mathematics education or mathematics teacher education, and we especially encourage applications from those with expertise in mathematics teaching and learning in urban contexts, teacher education at all levels, elementary and secondary mathematics teacher education, educational policy or assessment, early numeracy/childhood, and the like. In addition, experience in use and application of technology in instruction or education is desirable. These are academic year positions with a proposed starting date of Fall 2008.

Major responsibilities. Faculty who assume these positions will conduct research and inquiry and teach undergraduate, masters and doctoral courses. Additional duties will vary depending on departmental placement and rank, university and academic unit education needs, and the candidate’s experience and interest. There will be opportunities to collaborate with other faculty in ongoing projects and faculty will be involved in continuing efforts to foster collaborations among the College of Education, other departments and units across campus, and the K-12 community. Joint appointments and other cross-departmental and cross-college arrangements are possible.

Qualifications. All candidates are expected to have an earned doctorate including emphasis in mathematics education, a record of exceptional scholarly accomplishment through publication and success in obtaining and leading externally funded projects. National leadership in mathematics education initiatives is desirable, evidence of capacity to contribute to the intellectual, research, and instructional life of MSU is essential. A record of a commitment to accomplished teaching is also desirable.

We invite inquiries from potentially interested candidates; exploratory visits can be arranged in advance of formal interviews. A complete application package consists of a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, two representative samples of scholarly writing, and names of three individuals who can provide references. We also welcome letters of interest. All application materials must be sent in electronic form to the search secretary at hohenst1@msu.edu (indicate “Mathematics Education Search” in the subject line).

Dr. Glenda Lappan
Chair, Mathematics Education Search Committee
c/o Jackie Hohenstein, 313 Erickson Hall
Department of Teacher Education
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824-1034

Please see the College web site ( http://www.educ.msu.edu/ ) for information about the college and this position. We invite inquiries to any of the search committee members: Glenda Lappan (lappan@msu.edu), Sharon Senk (senk@math.msu.edu), Robert Floden (floden@msu.edu), William Schmidt (bschmidt@msu.edu), and Suzanne Wilson (swilson@msu.edu). Review of applications and letters of interest will begin November 1, 2007 and will continue until the positions are filled. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Michigan State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.