University of South Carolina Upstate · 2 months ago
Assistant or Associate Professor of Middle Level/Secondary Mathematics Education
The University of South Carolina Upstate is a comprehensive public university seeking a tenure track Assistant or Associate Professor of Middle Level/Secondary Mathematics Education. The role involves teaching, advising, and supervising future teachers to obtain certification in middle level and secondary mathematics education, while also engaging in collaborative research efforts.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Faculty position to teach on the Spartanburg and/or Greenville campus
Prepare future teachers in obtaining certification in middle level and secondary science education
Advisement and field-based supervisory responsibilities
Work collaboratively to recruit and retain science and mathematics teachers funded by a National Science Foundation Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program grant
Qualification
Required
Earned doctorate in mathematics education or closely related field; ABD candidates with planned completion dates by August 15, 2026, will be considered
A minimum of three (3) years successful teaching experience in middle and/or high school math classrooms
A demonstrated interest in teaching at the undergraduate level
A defined research agenda with presentations and/or publications in science education
A successful background check is required
Preferred
Currently hold the rank of Associate Professor at an accredited institution of higher education
Have a record of highly effective teaching
Have a well-established research agenda
Have evidence of continuous service
Experience teaching at the undergraduate level and working with pre-service teachers
Significant professional engagement with middle and secondary faculty in public schools
An ability to identify and practice assessment measures for evaluating program outcomes
Teachers' impact on student learning in middle and secondary school environments
Benefits
Competitive professional-development funding
Opportunities for student-faculty research collaboration
A range of workshops and mentoring programs
Company
University of South Carolina Upstate
Founded in 1967, the University of South Carolina Upstate is one of the nation’s top public regional universities.