Assistant Professor of Mathematics Education at InsideHigherEd
Job Description
Assistant Professor of Mathematics Education
Requisition:202500143F
Rank:Assistant Professor
FLSA status:Exempt
Hiring Salary:Commensurate with education and experience.
Position Type:Full-Time Tenure Track
College:College of Science & Engineering Technology
Department:Dept of Mathematics and Statistics
Open Date:11/12/2025
Quicklink:https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/45423
Contact Name:Dr. Emma Bullock
Title:Mathematics Education Search Committee
Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Sam Houston State University
Box 2206
Huntsville, TX 77341-2206
936-294-3816
Contact Email:Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job:Teaching duties will included primarily face-to-face undergraduate content courses for elementary, middle grades, and secondary mathematics teacher programs, as well as online graduate courses in support of the MA in Mathematics.
Educational Requirements for the Position:Candidates must have a Master’s degree or equivalent in mathematics and hold a Doctorate in mathematics education.
Experience Required for the Position:Scholarly activity, teaching, and service are required. Candidates need a strong mathematics background and have evidence of a research agenda in mathematics education. In addition, a strong foundation for excelling in both face-to-face and online teaching strategies is required.
Other Requirements for the Position:K-12 teaching experience is strongly preferred.
Special Instructions Summary:Please note: References provided in the references section of the application will receive an automated email reference request at the time the application is submitted.
Position begins Fall 2026.
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EEO Statement:Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.
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