The University of Wyoming is delighted to receive your interest in our vacant position!  We strive to connect with qualified and uniquely talented individuals to join our campus community.  We would love to hear how your experiences translate to this position, the University’s Mission, Vison, and Values, and encourage you to submit an application today!

JOB TITLE:   

Assistant Professor, Elementary Mathematics Education

JOB PURPOSE:   

We welcome applications from candidates with expertise in mathematics education for the role of Assistant Professor of Elementary Mathematics Education at the University of Wyoming's College of Education. Our college boasts four nationally and internationally recognized scholars in mathematics education and holds a prominent standing in the inter-mountain region. The salary package is competitive and aligned with similar positions at peer institutions, offering candidates the opportunity to become part of a well-established community of scholars in this field. This role plays a pivotal part in supporting mathematics education and teacher preparation initiatives within the state of Wyoming.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

The Assistant Professor will be responsible for a range of duties, including:

Teaching:

• Deliver undergraduate courses, both in traditional on-campus settings and through distance education platforms.
• Continuously enhance competence in the subjects taught.
• Develop teaching materials and resources.
• Engage with students, providing guidance on course materials.
• Supervise and direct dissertations, theses, and plan B papers.
• Oversee individual and group studies, practical, and clinical internships.
• Review written examinations and papers.
• Evaluate artistic presentations.
• Teach or supervise independent study projects.
• Adapt workload as needed in compliance with UW Regulation 2-9 (Faculty workload).

Advising:

• Provide academic, curricular, and career advising to students.
• Serve as a member, co-chair, or chair on graduate committees in (mathematics) education at the master's and doctoral levels.

Research and Scholarly Activity:

• Create and contribute to knowledge in the field, including advancing new theories and principles.
• Expand and interpret existing ideas, theories, and principles.
• Enhance and apply knowledge, particularly in novel contexts.
• Ensure open dissemination and subject research to professional peer review.  

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:  

Collegiality, professional conduct, and ethical behavior are integral to fostering a positive academic environment, supporting learning, and upholding the university's reputation. Faculty members are expected to engage collegially and adhere to professional and ethical principles when interacting with fellow faculty, students, administrators, and the public. Academic professionals enjoy academic freedom as per the AAUP statement on academic freedom and responsibilities of faculty members, as outlined in University Regulation 5-1, section A.

REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY: 

This position provides vital support to campus customers and requires the successful candidate be available to work on campus.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

• An earned Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Mathematics Education or a closely related discipline or evidence of a forthcoming doctoral defense
• Demonstrated or clear potential for excellence in teaching and student supervision
• Valid driver's license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) compliant with the University Vehicle Use Policy. 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Experience or potential for collaboration with mathematics educators at the state level
• Proven record of teaching experience in school settings
• Expertise in pedagogical innovations
• Familiarity with mathematics curriculum development

REQUIRED MATERIALS:  

Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application: cover letter, resume or C.V. and contact information for four work-related references.  

HIRING STATEMENT:  

UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer (UW Reg 4-1). The University does not discriminate in employment or personnel practices on the basis of race, gender, religion, color, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, creed, ancestry, political belief, pregnancy, or any other protected category or participation in any protected activity.  In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu

ABOUT LARAMIE:

The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research and outreach. The university has state-of-the-art facilities in many areas and the community provides the advantages of a major university.

Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range, a bustling group of metropolitan cities including Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. This beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/