Job Title :
Open Rank Position in Secondary Mathematics Education, Regular Title Series
Requisition Number : FE04273
FE04273
Working Title :
Open Rank Secondary Mathematics
Department Name :
8G050 : STEM Education
Work Location : Lexington, KY
Lexington, KY
Type of Position : Faculty
Faculty
Position Time Status :
Full-Time
Tenure Track Status :
Tenure Track
Required Education :
Ph.D. in Curriculum & Instruction Mathematics, Mathematics Education, STEM Education, Engineering Education, or similar equivalent degree and area of concentration
Required Related Experience :
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Required License / Registration / Certification :
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Job Summary :
The Department of STEM Education in the College of Education at the University of Kentucky invites applications for an Open Rank Position in STEM Education with an emphasis and / or concentration in Secondary Mathematics Education STEM Education.
The position is regular title series, tenure-eligible. This is a nine-month appointment, effective August 16, 2025. Responsibilities will be divided among research, teaching, and service, with faculty in this position typically expected to teach a 2-2 course load.
The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated ability to integrate their teaching and service with research that aligns with the department, college, and university’s mission.
Responsibilities include the following : teach two courses each semester (fall and spring) such as secondary mathematics methods in an embedded school context and other undergraduate and graduate courses in the STEM education department;
collaborate with school partners; lead the STEM education secondary mathematics program; and conduct a line of research relevant to the department and university’s mission (e.
g., peer reviewed publications, presentations); seek external grant funding; serve on masters and doctoral committees; and provide service to the department, college, university, and profession.
You are eligible for a generous benefits package as a University of Kentucky faculty member focusing on your total well-being.
Additional information and updates to benefits can be found at : https : / / www.uky.edu / hr / benefits Interested applicants should submit a UK Online Application at www.uky.edu / ukjobs .
Application review will begin October 15, 2024. For questions regarding the position, please contact Dr. Cindy Jong cindy.
[email protected] and / or Dr. Lisa Amick [email protected] , co-chairs of the search committee.
The application should include the following :
- a detailed cover letter noting academic credentials and professional experience related to the responsibilities for this position (upload under Cover Letter);
- a curriculum vita (upload under Curriculum Vita);
- statements on research, teaching, and service (upload under Specific Request 1); and
- contact information for three professional references (when prompted in the application).
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities :
Preference given to candidates with :
- Experience with interdisciplinary STEM education
- Experience in building school partnerships, supervising teacher candidates, and collaborating with schools, universities, and colleagues across institutions
- Experience with online programs
- Experience with administering or leading programs
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :
Preferred Education / Experience :
- Active research record and extramural funding
- Experience teaching at the middle or secondary mathematics level
- Experience as instructor of record in undergraduate and graduate courses
- Experience teaching courses in embedded school contexts
Open Until Filled :
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