Fayetteville State University – Math Education Faculty Position
The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at Fayetteville State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Mathematics Education position (pending funding). The anticipated employment date is August 2009. Fayetteville State University is a constituent institution of the University of North Carolina and the second-oldest public institution of higher education in the state. Founded in 1867 as the Howard School for the education of African Americans, today FSU serves a growing student body of over 6,500 and ranks among the nation's most diverse campus communities.
The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science offers programs leading to degrees of Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Bachelor of Science in Mathematics -Secondary Education, Master of Science in Mathematics and Teaching Mathematics (in conjunction with the School of Education in the university).
Applicants with a PhD in Mathematics Education or a PhD in Mathematics are preferred. ABDs may apply, but they will be considered only for an instructor position. The successful candidate will have strong background in Mathematics Education, strong commitment to teaching, ability to teach mathematics at all levels, and effective communication and interpersonal skills. Responsibilities of faculty include teaching a wide variety of undergraduate and graduate courses in mathematics education, mathematics and statistics, research and publication, and service to the university and to the community. Other duties may include working with pre-service and in-service K-12 mathematics teachers. Salary and rank are negotiable and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2008 and continue until the position is filled. To apply for the position
a) send a letter of application, current vita, official graduate and undergraduate transcripts, and arrange three original letters of reference to be sent to:
Dr. V. Yorgov, Search Committee Chair
Department of Mathematics and Computer Science
Fayetteville State University
1200 Murchison Road
Fayetteville, NC 28301 – 4298, and
b) complete and submit an online employment application form at https://jobs.uncfsu.edu.
To learn more about the position, feel free to contact the Search Committee Chair by e-mail at vyorgov@uncfsu.edu or by telephone at (910) 672-1675. To learn more about FSU, visit our web site at http://www.uncfsu.edu.
Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, or disability. Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable).