Assistant Professor of Mathematics Teaching

Faculty Title Assistant Professor

Job Class Code 10031

FLSA Exempt

Posting Number FRGV1751

Working Title Assistant Professor of Mathematics Teaching

Number of Vacancies 1

Location Rio Grande Valley

Division/Organization Provost – Academic Affairs

Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position 

Tenure Status Tenure Track

FTE 1.0

Scope of Job 

UTRGV serves the Rio Grande Valley and beyond via an innovative and unique multicultural education dedicated to student access and success. By championing leading research, healthcare, and application of university discoveries, we support sustainable development, community engagement, and well-being. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) is committed to building and sustaining a highly qualified and talented faculty to pursue excellence in everything that we do, including teaching, research, and service. 

Drawing on our unique identity as the leading Hispanic-Serving Institution in a bilingual and bicultural environment, UTRGV will promote student access and success by building from strength in education and creating a vibrant campus experience. By 2027, we will accelerate transformation in the Rio Grande Valley and beyond by driving meaningful advancements in research and creative works, expanding access to high-quality and affordable healthcare, and fostering authentic community engagement and integration.

UTRGV is a distributed campus, one university spanning four counties and multiple locations. Our purpose is to be a university for the entire Rio Grande Valley and beyond. Over 91% of the students enrolled at UTRGV identify as Hispanic, making UTRGV one of the top 3 universities with the highest percentage of Hispanic students. For additional information, please visit UTRGV website.

About the College of Education and P-16 Integration

The College of Education and P-16 Integration offers teacher preparation at the undergraduate level and, master’s programs in Counseling, School Psychology, Special Education, Educational Technology, Educational Leadership, Early Childhood, Reading and Literacy, Bilingual Education, Curriculum and Instruction with specializations in Mathematics Education and elementary Math and Science, and Teacher Leadership.

Two Ed.Ds are also offered in educational leadership and curriculum and instruction with several specialization areas, including Mathematics Education. The College of Education and P-16 Integration is fully accredited by the Texas Education Agency (TEA), by the Counsel for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), and by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).

For more information about the College of Education and P-16 Integration, please see the following website: https://www.utrgv.edu/cep/

Department Background

The Department of Teaching and Learning, in collaboration with other departments, plays a central role in preparing teachers, bilingual educators, and special educators in the Rio Grande Valley, Texas, the Southwest, and beyond. We support a full range of EC-6 (Early Childhood through 6th grade) programs including undergraduate programs leading to teacher certification in Bilingual Education, English as a Second Language, and Special Education, and we also teach the curriculum core of UTRGV’s EC-3 (Childhood Education through 3rd grade) program. We also host eight graduate programs and certificates including an Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction.

The Assistant Professor of Mathematics Education is a full-time tenure-track position in the Department of Teaching and Learning.

The position is focused on Teaching and Learning’s new Master of Arts in Teaching degree, a master’s degree that leads to both EC-6 and secondary Texas teaching licenses. In addition, the Assistant Professor of Mathematics Education will support the teaching and research in all levels (i.e., undergraduate, Master, and Doctoral).

Other responsibilities may include evaluating in-service and pre-service teachers’ work, developing graduate courses, advising and mentoring graduate students, serving on dissertation committees, conducting and collaborating on research projects, writing grant proposals and journal articles, publishing in peer-reviewed Q1/Q2 journals, presenting at national/international conferences, fostering partnerships with school districts, contributing to program development and assessment, supporting student recruitment and retention initiatives at the department and college level, and more.

For information about the department, please visit the following website:

https://www.utrgv.edu/cep/schools-and-departments/department-of-teaching-andlearning/index.htm

• Minimum Qualifications
• Earned doctorate (Ph.D. or Ed.D) in curriculum and instruction with focus in mathematics education, or related field like STEM Education with a concentration in mathematics. ABD with expected graduation by Summer 2025 are welcome to apply.
• Evidence of or potential for successful teaching experience at the college/university level
• Demonstrated potential for developing a successful research agenda in mathematics education.
• Evidence of or potential for scholarly activity/publications in mathematics education or related fields.
• Potential for securing external funding

Discipline Specific Required QualificationsGeneral background or experience in curriculum and instruction or curriculum studies with a specific focus on math education or math pedagogy.

• Preferred Qualifications
• Minimum of 5 years of EC-12 teaching experience in mathematics.
• Experience/leadership in mathematics teacher education.
• Experience teaching mathematics education courses to pre-service and/or in-service teachers.
• Experience teaching multilingual and first-generation student populations.
• Knowledge of various teaching modalities (face-to-face, hybrid, online)
• Experience with technology integration in research and teaching.
• Evidence of knowledge of current trends and issues in mathematics education, including the impacts of sociopolitical contexts on mathematics classrooms.
• Emergent research agenda and grant activity in curriculum and instruction with a concentration in mathematics education
• Expertise in mathematics education research methodologies.
• Participation in professional organizations (e.g., PMENA, NCTM, AMTE, RELME)
• Ability to teach EC-6, middle grades, and secondary mathematics education courses.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong commitment to teaching excellence.
• Active research agenda.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues.
• Commitment to fostering a welcoming and respectful environment embracing multiple backgrounds and perspectives.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Innovation in teaching and learning. 
• Understanding of current trends in mathematics education.

License or Certification Required? No

Salary Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience

Desired Start Date 09/01/2025

EEO Statement 

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.

Open Date 10/24/2024

Close Date 01/18/2025

Additional Information 

UTRGV is a distributed institution. As such and as assigned, the position may require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Work is performed primarily in a general office environment. This position is security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215. The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. 

Special Instructions to ApplicantsAll applications must be submitted via the UTRGV application portal at http://careers.utrgv.edu. Complete all sections on the application. If you are applying for the first time, please complete all biographical information including address, email and phone number. You may update this at any time by selecting to edit your profile in the application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Security sensitive: All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). CBCs will be conducted for all candidates invited for an on-campus interview.

Please NoteTexas law requires faculty members whose primary language is not English to demonstrate proficiency in English as determined by a satisfactory paper-based test score of 500 (computer-based of 173 or internet-based of 61) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or a satisfactory test score of 6.0 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).

Incomplete applications will not be considered. All positions are subject to budget approval.

Quick Linkhttps://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/44855

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