Assistant Professor of Teacher Education - Elementary Mathematics - Saginaw Valley State University : Job Details

Assistant Professor of Teacher Education - Elementary MathematicsExternal posting Full-Time, Exempt , FacultyThe Teacher Education Department at Saginaw Valley State University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Teacher Education, Elementary Mathematics to begin July 2025. Qualified candidates will support, sustain, and expand a culture of access and equity in the teaching and learning of mathematics. We seek a colleague possessing diverse perspectives who can engage in the culture of teaching, scholarship, and service within the College of Education, the university, and the surrounding community. Additionally, we seek a colleague who will actively contribute to the success of our students, the collaborative nature of our department, and the equity-focused mission of our program. Responsibilities for the position will include teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels in in-person and virtual formats, advising students, maintaining an active scholarship agenda, and engaging in service within and outside of the university. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Earned Doctorate in Mathematics Education, Elementary Education, or a related field (A.B.D. candidates will be considered and are invited to apply).

• Minimum of three years PK-12 mathematics teaching experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with designing curriculum focused on PreK-6 teaching.
• Evidence of scholarship related to elementary mathematics education.
• Evidence of active service to department and college and potentially the community more broadly.
• Knowledge of Michigan K-12 Math Standards and the National Council for Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) mathematics-specific teaching practices (National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, 2014).

Preference will be given to candidates who have experience teaching mathematics in P-6 classrooms, teaching undergraduate coursework, and supervising fieldwork focused on elementary mathematics. Posted through: Open Until FilledApplicants must apply online: jobs.svsu.eduPlease include the following:Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter, Unofficial transcripts (above bachelors), and any Additional documents (e.g., licenses, courses).About SVSU: Saginaw Valley State University is a comprehensive university with more than100 programs of study for its roughly 7,000 students. Located on a suburbancampus in Michigan's Great Lakes Bay Region, SVSU is committed to a supportiveand empowering environment for students, faculty and staff. For nineconsecutive years, SVSU has been recognized as a Great College to Work For (2016-2024). SVSU emphasizes undergraduate teaching and learning, and community-basedresearch. SVSU earned the Community Engagement classification from the CarnegieFoundation for the Advancement of Teaching, a distinction achieved by only 7percent of U.S. colleges and universities. By their senior year, 84 percent ofstudents have engaged with community employers and agencies in internships,field placements or some other component of their academic preparation. SVSU is establishing itself as a leader in STEAM education for the Great LakesBay Region, partnering with businesses, foundations and school districts toimprove students' performance in math, science and the arts at the middleschool, high school and university levels. SVSU is building the firstuniversity research station on Lake Huron, expanding its commitment tofreshwater research and public health. More than 70 percent of SVSU freshmen live on campus in student housing thathas been rated No. 1 among public universities in the U.S. (2018-2024). SVSUfields 20 varsity sports at the NCAA Division II level. The average class sizeis 23 students. For more information, please visit our website, req1834