Notice of Position
Full, Associate, or Assistant Professor of
MATHEMATICS EDUCATION
San Diego State University

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics of San Diego State University announces the availability of an open rank tenure-track position in mathematics education beginning August 2008.

Qualifications
1. Hold a doctorate in Mathematics Education or a related field.
2. Background and interest in the mathematical sciences, including expertise at the level of a master's degree or equivalent in a mathematical science.
3. Appropriate evidence of scholarly activity in research on the learning and teaching of mathematics, including publications and grant activity.
4. Classroom-based experience with K-12 students is desirable, as is experience teaching preservice and inservice teachers.
5. Ability to achieve success in a large urban university with a diverse student population is desirable.
6. Capacity for national leadership in mathematics education.
7. Special consideration will be given to applicants at the Associate or Full Professor levels.

Position Description
The position involves teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in mathematics education and mathematics, and interacting with and directing doctoral and master's students' theses in mathematics education. The successful candidate will be expected to conduct a research program and publish in scholarly journals. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The new hire will be joining an active Mathematics Education faculty within the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. Mathematics Education programs within the department include a BA degree in mathematics in preparation for the Single Subject Teaching Credential and two Master of Arts for Teaching Service (MATS) programs. At the doctoral level, the Joint Doctoral Program in Mathematics and Science Education is offered with the University of California at San Diego and is administered through the Center for Research in Mathematics and Science Education (CRMSE). CRMSE is an interdisciplinary research center that brings together 23 researchers (including 10 mathematics educators from the College of Education and the College of Sciences), 5 active faculty emeritus, and 2 international visiting scholars. Externally funded research projects bring in over $20 million dollars for a given 5-year period. There are 21 currently funded projects, many of which involve interdisciplinary collaborations and work with local school districts. Visit our web sites for additional information about CRMSE (www.sci.sdsu.edu/CRMSE), the doctoral program (www.sci.sdsu.edu/CRMSE/msed), and the Department of Mathematics and Statistics (www.math.sdsu.edu).

Application Procedure
Qualified applicants are invited to submit an application including (1) a letter of intent including information on your mathematics background and your teaching/classroom based experience, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) at least three letters of recommendation, one of which addresses teaching, (4) a teaching statement, (5) a research statement, and (6) two samples of scholarly writing. Please send your application to Dr. Chris Rasmussen, Mathematics Education Search Committee, Department of Mathematics and Statistics, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA 92182-7720. All completed applications received by November 19, 2007 will be given full consideration. Applications received after that date will be considered if the position is still open.

SDSU is a Title IX, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, marital status, age, disability or veteran status, including veterans of the Vietnam era.

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