Regular Faculty Position
Mathematics Teacher Education - 09
The Evergreen State College is seeking applicants for a position in math teacher education. This Master in Education program has two foci. One track is designed to enhance practicing teachers’ abilities to teach K-12 mathematics the other track supports English Language Learners in all learning environments. We are seeking applicants with academic preparation in mathematics teacher education, who have experience working with in-service teachers, and sufficient collaborative and leadership qualities. Candidates must have middle level or secondary mathematics teaching experience, a strong educational background in deepening teachers’ knowledge of effective math curriculum, instruction & assessment practices, and be prepared to support teachers with master’s level research projects. The successful candidate will collaborate with a team of other faculty members in the College’s new Master in Education program.
Evergreen’s approach to teacher education is founded on social justice and democratic principles of education. Building on a socio-constructivist philosophy of learning, M.Ed. students will engage in reflective practice by closely examining student learning to inform instruction. They will deepen their knowledge of mathematics for teaching and learn effective instructional practices that support all students’ learning. They will need to learn sufficient qualitative and quantitative research methods to be able to critically read original research and conduct action research. Depending on the students, their action research project may be in their k-12 classroom, as instructional coaches, or as mentors working with teachers in other relevant contexts and venues.
Faculty members have a significant amount of direct contact with students and enjoy a high degree of freedom to determine the pace, emphasis, classroom strategies and modes of assessments in the programs that they teach. The Master in Education program is informed by state competencies for endorsement. Faculty hired to this position may also be asked at various times to support the Master in Teaching program, a graduate certification program. The Master in Education and Master in Teaching programs are relatively small, so it is important that faculty are flexible about their work while we also seek to build on faculty interests and strengths. Candidates who have background and interests beyond teacher education and have prior experience teaching with faculty from other disciplines are particularly encouraged to apply. Faculty members have the opportunity to rotate out to teach in interdisciplinary undergraduate programs. We encourage applicants who have had experience teaching and/or working with students from underrepresented populations.
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Minimum Qualifications:
- Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction or Educational Psychology or related area. A primary focus should be in Mathematics Teacher Education.
- An undergraduate or master’s degree in math or math education, or equivalent math background.
- Professional experience promoting educational equity.
- Middle level or secondary mathematics teaching experience.
- Experience designing, developing and facilitating professional learning opportunities for teachers of mathematics.
- College teaching experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience teaching underrepresented student populations.
- Experience in interdisciplinary teaching or interdisciplinary research.
- Background in supporting teacher leadership.
This is a Regular Faculty position, eligible for continuing appointment after two, three-year renewable contracts.
All requirements for this position must be completed by the end of academic year 2008-09.
Review of complete applications begins November 12, 2008 and will continue until finalists are selected.
To apply, please enter the following information to our online application form at: http://www.evergreen.edu/facultyhiring
- Contact Information
- Work Experience
- Affirmative Action
Submit the following items as an attachment(s) with your email:
- Curriculum vitae.
- Letter of application.
- 1-2 page statement of your teaching philosophy and practice. Please focus specifically on your understanding and experience of interdisciplinary study and what you believe should distinguish a liberal arts education today.
- 1-2 page statement of your multicultural experience and/or practice.
- Examples of scholarly or artistic work. (Research papers or reviews)
- Evaluations by students (if available)
- Two to three current letters of reference from professional colleagues that speak to your teaching experience; in addition, letters from students are often useful. Letters of reference may be emailed or mailed directly to our faculty hiring office.
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Faculty membership is unranked with salary determined on a non-competitive, open scale based on earned degrees and years of relevant experience.
Faculty affiliate with one Planning Unit. For more information on our Planning Units, review our website at:
http://www.evergreen.edu/catalog/2008-09/planningunits/ctl_description.htm
This is a Regular Faculty position, eligible for continuing appointment after two, three-year renewable contracts.
Review of complete applications begins November 12, 2008 and will continue until finalists are selected.
The College reserves the right to extend searches or not offer positions advertised. All position offers are contingent on funding. Persons with disabilities can receive accommodations in the hiring process by contacting the Faculty Hiring Coordinator. The Evergreen State College is an equal opportunity employer.