Assistant Professor of Mathematics Education

Position Details

Position Information

Announcement Number FAC - VA - 27021

For questions regarding this position, please contact:

Molly Patten

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Classification Title

Working Title Assistant Professor of Mathematics Education

Brief Position Overview

The Department of Mathematical Sciences at Montana State University ( MSU ) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Mathematics Education, to begin August 2027. We seek candidates whose research, teaching, and outreach are aligned with secondary mathematics education. We are excited to welcome a new colleague who shares our vision of empowering human beings to think quantitatively and generate new knowledge in the mathematical sciences.

Faculty Tenure Track Yes

Faculty Rank Assistant Professor

Position Number 4A3448

Department Mathematical Sciences

Division College of Letters & Science

Appointment Type Faculty

Contract Term Academic Year

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Union Affiliation Exempt from Collective Bargaining

FTE 1.0

Benefits Eligible Eligible

Salary Salary commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications

Contract Type MUS

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Recruitment Type Open

Position Details

General Statement

Montana State University is a land-grant institution committed to achievement in research. The Department of Mathematical Sciences has a lively research culture, including M.S. and Ph.D. programs in Mathematics and Statistics. The faculty in the department comprises three disciplinary groups: Mathematics, Statistics, and Mathematics Education. The mathematics education group includes specialists in secondary, elementary, and middle grades mathematics education. We maintain a strong commitment to conducting research in K-12 mathematics education, teaching excellence in undergraduate and graduate mathematics and mathematics education courses and strengthening K-12 mathematics education through professional development and outreach at the state and national levels. We are seeking a candidate who demonstrates commitment to the mathematical preparation of secondary teachers.

We seek individuals who work professionally and effectively with individuals from all backgrounds, possess effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and have the ability to contribute positively to the academic success of the students and the mission of Montana State University.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties include research, teaching, and service. A commitment to excellence in teaching and an active research program are essential.

• Research responsibilities include conducting a research program that results in publication in high-quality venues and seeking external funding for research and projects.

• Instructional responsibilities include teaching lower division, upper division, and graduate courses in the mathematics education program, with a focus on mathematics content courses. These responsibilities include teaching online and in-person courses for practicing teachers through the M.S. in Mathematics with an option in Mathematics Education, additional compensation is provided for summer courses. The candidate may also be expected to supervise mathematics education and mathematics courses.

• The candidate will advise graduate and undergraduate students and serve on master’s and doctoral committees.

• Service responsibilities include department, college, and university committee work, outreach to the Montana education community, and participation in professional organizations.

Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

• Ph.D. in Mathematics Education or in the mathematical sciences with a research program focused on secondary mathematics education by start date.

• Master’s degree in mathematical sciences, or the equivalent, with appropriate coursework in applied or theoretical mathematics or statistics.

• Demonstrated research potential in mathematics education with a research specialty aligned with secondary mathematics education.

• Demonstrated teaching potential in mathematics.

• Demonstrated potential to mentor and advise undergraduate and graduate students.

Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

• An active research program in mathematics education with a research specialty aligned with secondary mathematics education.

• Demonstrated experience working with pre-service or in-service secondary mathematics teacher programs, or experience teaching mathematics at the secondary level.

• Demonstrated potential to develop an independent research program.

• Demonstrated potential to secure external research funding.

• Demonstrated experience teaching at the lower-division, upper-division, and graduate levels.

• Demonstrated experience mentoring students, particularly at the graduate level.

• Experience or interest in interdisciplinary collaboration with researchers in other scientific disciplines.

The Successful Candidate Will

• Contribute to the department’s mission of providing outstanding teaching, research, and service, guided by the principle of using disciplinary tools to advance human flourishing.

• Possess strong oral and written communication skills and effective interpersonal skills.

• Collaborate effectively with students and faculty at MSU and with researchers across disciplines.

• Be commitment to the mathematical preparation of secondary teachers.

• Be committed to working with and engaging students and colleagues from all backgrounds within and beyond the department.

Position Special Requirements/Additional Information

Ph.D. must be earned by August 14, 2027.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Physical Demands

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

The Program

The Department

The Department of Mathematical Sciences is recognized as a leading department of Mathematics, Statistics, and Mathematics Education. Bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral graduates in all of these areas are following successful careers in industry, government, and academia. Located in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, 80 miles north of Yellowstone National Park, we offer outstanding educational opportunities in an area of exquisitely beautiful scenery and outdoor recreation. Our department has a multifaceted role on campus and in Montana. We have the largest instructional component on campus, delivering about 10% of the total student credit hours. We offer a B.S. in Mathematics with options in mathematics, applied mathematics, mathematics teaching, and statistics; an M.S. in Mathematics with options in Mathematics and Mathematics Education; an M.S. in Statistics; a Ph.D. in Mathematics and a Ph.D. in Mathematics with an emphasis in Mathematics Education; and a Ph.D. in Statistics. The mathematics education option for the M.S. in Mathematics is an online program.

The College

The College of Letters and Science ( CLS ), the largest center for learning, teaching and research at Montana State University, offers students an excellent liberal arts and sciences education in nearly 50 majors, 25 minors and over 25 graduate degrees within the four areas of the humanities, social sciences, natural and physical sciences, and mathematical sciences.

Building on the great strength of our traditional disciplines, the college provides exciting opportunities for faculty and students at the cutting edge of interdisciplinary inquiry. CLS is dedicated to supporting student success, discovering and disseminating new knowledge, and providing an atmosphere in which discovery and learning are integrated and valued. CLS is at the confluence of intellectual tradition, discovery, and innovation.

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1

Desired Start Date August 2027

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date

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Applications will be:

Screening of applications will begin on November 2, 2026; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.

Special Instructions

As part of your application, please upload the following required documents:

• Curriculum Vitae

• Cover Letter addressing each of the Required and Preferred Qualifications

• Research Statement (max 3 pages)

• Teaching Statement (max 3 pages)

References and Letters of Recommendation: All applicants will be required to provide a minimum of three references during the application process, including one reference who can speak to the candidate’s teaching ability. Following the initial application screening, references for candidates moving forward to initial interviews will be contacted by email to request a letter of recommendation. References may also be contacted by phone as part of the final reference check process.

EEO Statement

Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.

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