Assistant Professor of Instructional Leadership and Academic Curriculum - Mathematics Education en University of Oklahoma

The Department of Instructional Leadership and Academic Curriculum in the Jeannine Rainbolt College of Education at the University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus is pleased to invite passionate, creative, innovative, and dynamic individuals with practical and scholarly experience to be part of a robust program and academic community. We are seeking applications for a full-time (nine-month), tenure-track, assistant professor position in mathematics education. We seek candidates who are devoted to the improvement of mathematics teaching and learning, well-grounded in current theories of mathematics education, committed to building a research agenda in mathematics education, and will contribute to growing interest and expertise in elementary mathematics, STEM education, and mathematical and data literacy.

The responsibilities of the position consist of but are not limited to teaching courses in mathematics education and other related undergraduate and graduate level courses each regular semester with opportunities to teach during the summer months; advising and mentoring graduate students and directing master’s theses with potential for directing doctoral dissertations; assisting in program coordination in collaboration with program faculty; mentoring part-time instructors in mathematics education; developing or continuing a productive research agenda in mathematics education; seeking external funding to support research, teaching, and service activities in mathematics education; providing service to the department, college, university, and profession; continuing current relationships with centers and other colleges and departments across the university as well as with local PK-12 school districts throughout the metropolitan area and developing future partnerships with other formal and informal learning institutions; and participating in other activities as appropriate.

Required Qualifications:

·         Earned doctorate (by the position start date) in mathematics education or curriculum and instruction with a focus on mathematics or closely related field from an accredited university

·         At least three years’ experience of teaching mathematics in public and/or private schools in grades PK-12, with a preference for PK-6 teaching experiences

·         Demonstrated ability to conduct research and make scholarly contributions to the field of mathematics education through curriculum or professional development, research, publications, and presentations at national and international meetings

·         Content expertise in mathematics

Desired Qualifications:

·         Eligible for state licensure in education

·         Instructional practices that are well-grounded in current theories of mathematics education

·         Experience teaching courses in mathematics education at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels

·         Ability to effectively integrate technology into instruction

·         Demonstrated ability or capacity to obtain external funding in mathematics education

·         Experience in advising and/or mentoring undergraduate and/or graduate students in mathematics education teacher preparation and mathematics education research

·         Experience providing professional services/supports to students, teachers, schools, or communities

We seek candidates who will provide inspiration and leadership in research and actively contribute to effective teaching. We are especially interested in candidates who can contribute, through their teaching, research, and service, to the excellence of the academic community and who will build collaborative ties within and beyond our department, in the Jeannine Rainbolt College of Education, and the University.

Applicants should refer to apply.interfolio.com/174776 and submit a letter of application that addresses research interests and teaching experiences/approaches; current curriculum vitae; contact information for least three professional references (name, position/affiliation, telephone numbers, and email addresses); unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts (must have official transcripts if invited to interview); and up to three samples of professional writings. Candidates invited for a campus interview will be expected to interact with current graduate and undergraduate students and make a presentation on their research agenda.

Review of completed applications will begin on November 1, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. Starting date is August 15, 2026.

For administrative questions, please contact ILAC assistant to the chair, Jenna Searles at [email protected] or 405-325-1525; or search committee chair, Dr. Jacob Pleasants at [email protected].