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rAssistant Professor of Math Education

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rCategory: rrFaculty

rDepartment: MATHEMATICS

rLocations: Macomb, IL

rPosted: Dec 13, 2023

rCloses: Open Until Filledr

rType: FT - Continuous

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About Western Illinois University:

Western Illinois University, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, serves over 7,600 students at its traditional, residential four-year campus in Macomb, IL and its metropolitan branch campus in Moline, IL.

Job Description:

APPOINTMENT: August 15, 2024

RESPONSIBILITIES: The courses taught by this faculty member would be essential to the undergraduate and graduate programs in our department and the School of Education. They include Euclidean and Non-Euclidean Geometry, Numeric, Algebraic, and Geometric Reasoning for Teaching and Learning, Pedagogical Content Knowledge and Reading in Secondary School Mathematics, Investigations in School Geometry, Problem Solving and the History of Mathematics, Number Theory Concepts in School Mathematics, Mathematical Topics and Technology for Middle School. In addition to the formal coursework, the prospective hire would be involved in out-of-classroom education, such as graduate and undergraduate honors theses, independent readings/research.

RANK & SALARY: Assistant Professor, 9-month, full-time tenure track appointment. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Western Illinois University offers a competitive benefits package including domestic partner benefits. For full benefit information visit: http://www.wiu.edu/vpas/human_resources/benefits/.

Requirements:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ph.D. in Mathematics Education with the lean towards middle school/elementary education;
• Strong potential for excellence in teaching, research, and service should be evident.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Undergraduate and graduate teaching experience;
• Evidence of research activities in the form of authored, peer-reviewed journal publications, professional conference presentations, or other scholarly activities.

For a degree to be considered, it must be conferred from a regionally accredited degree-granting institution of higher education (or equivalent from an international accrediting body). Unless otherwise stated, the degree must be conferred at the time of appointment.

Additional Information:

THE DEPARTMENT: The Department of Mathematics and Philosophy has 24 faculty, approximately 26 undergraduate majors, 104 minors, and 27 graduate students in Masters Programs (Mathematics and Teaching Mathematics). The department includes a Mathematics undergraduate major with four Options (Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Data Science and Statistics, Actuarial Science); as well as minors in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Middle Level Mathematics Teaching, and Philosophy. Additional information is located at www.wiu.edu/math

THE UNIVERSITY:

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Since 1899, Western Illinois University has provided outstanding educational opportunities to individuals in west central Illinois and well beyond our region and state. WIU\'s traditional residential campus in Macomb, Illinois, is the educational, cultural and athletic center of the region, while the WIU-Quad Cities non-residential branch campus in Moline, Illinois, is the only public university in the immediate Quad Cities region.

WIU-Macomb, IL:

Western\'s traditional, residential main campus offers a comprehensive slate of undergraduate and g aduate programs, including a doctorate in education, and post-baccalaureate certificates. A diverse community in west central Illinois, Macomb features a unique blend of agriculture, industry, service, retail, education, and culture. Macomb serves as the county seat, with connections across the state with Amtrak providing twice-daily service from Macomb to Chicago (and point in-between). Macomb is located approximately 75 miles from the Quad Cities International Airport (Moline, IL) and 70 miles from the Greater Peoria Regional Airport (Peoria, IL).

WIU-Quad Cities:

Located on the banks of the Mississippi River in Moline, Illinois, the WIU-Quad Cities campus is the only public four-year regional university that serves the Quad Cities region. Designed as a metropolitan commuter campus, WIU-Quad Cities offers select undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs. Moline is located just 80 miles north of the Macomb campus and is centered within a diverse, bi-state community of 383,000 that offers a broad range of cultural, social, and entertainment amenities and experiences, as well as varied businesses and industries.