College of Education Secondary Mathematics Education

Position: Assistant Professor of Secondary Mathematics Education (Tenure-Track)

Qualifications:
• Earned doctorate in education related to the teaching and learning of secondary mathematics education
• Teaching experience in 6-12 classrooms
• Ability to pursue a research agenda and external funding
• Ability to teach courses in secondary mathematics education
• Ability to teach courses in general secondary education
• Ability to teach with a multicultural perspective
• Ability to integrate technology into instruction
• Ability to integrate inclusion concepts into instruction
• Commitment to collaborative collegiality
• Ability to work closely with Arts and Sciences faculty

Responsibilities:
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in secondary mathematics education and general secondary education
• Maintain an active research/publication record
• Direct graduate research studies in mathematics education
• Obtain external funding in support of mathematical education research
• Conduct research in mathematics education and publish in scholarly journals
• Supervise practicum and internship experiences
• Serve on student and faculty committees
• Advise students
• Participate in program development
• Collaborate with Professional Development Schools
• Provide service within the University, to state and local educational agencies, and to relevant professional organizations

Further information about the program and college is accessible at www.education.ua.edu. Questions regarding this position can be directed to Dr. C.J. Daane at cdaane@bamaed.ua.edu.

Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications

Starting Date: August 16, 2008

Benefits:
• Health and Life Insurance
• TIAA-CREF available
• Teachers’ Retirement System of Alabama
• Summer employment available on an as needed basis
• International teaching opportunities possible

Application Deadline: Applications may be sent electronically to
bcspence@bamaed.ua.edu. The review of credentials will begin on December 1, 2007, and will remain open until the position is filled. Please identify the position for which you are applying. Send letter of application, vita, samples of professional writing, and names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references to:

Chair, Secondary Mathematics Education Search Committee
College of Education
The University of Alabama
Box 870231
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0231

Prior to hiring, the final candidate must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation.

The University of Alabama is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employed. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. Title XV, Section 504 ADA Employer.