U of Wyoming: Endowed Position Still Open

[Jerry Becker]

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Sent at the request of Dr. Mary Alice Bruce and Debbie Dobbyn
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UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING

Wyoming Excellence in Higher Education Endowed Chair in Mathematics Education

The University of Wyoming is seeking an internationally recognized
scholar in mathematics education to be a dynamic leader in the
expansion of its mathematics education programs and to cultivate a
nationally recognized graduate program in mathematics education.  In
addition to developing the graduate programs, responsibilities
include research, collaboration with interdisciplinary teams in
seeking extramural funding, teaching in areas of expertise, and
service/outreach on a state and national level.

We are seeking candidates who have:

.  an earned doctorate in mathematics education or in mathematics
with extensive research and/or experience in mathematics education

.  a record of teaching and research commensurate with the advanced
associate or full professor rank

.  a well-established and current record of research relevant to P-20
mathematics education and student learning

.  a substantial and active record of extramural funding as a PI or
Co-PI, which includes funding at the national level

.  a record of excellence in teaching, on-campus and/or through
outreach to constituencies beyond the university campus;  K-12
teaching experience is preferred

.  worked in and/or have experience in developing a graduate program

.  knowledge of P-20 mathematics education and the ability to engage
multiple constituents in a variety of education arenas (e.g.,
professional development, policy).

The endowed chair will work with the College of Education's
mathematics education faculty and the intercollegiate,
interdisciplinary Science and Mathematics Teaching Center, which has
established ties to UW science and mathematics departments.  In
addition to a competitive salary commensurate with the status of a
recognized national/international scholar this position includes
funding to assist the chair's research and teaching endeavors.

The University of Wyoming is committed to its mission of nurturing an
environment that values and manifests diversity, free expression,
academic freedom, personal integrity, and mutual respect. The College
of Education supports the University's mission with initiatives that
include strong support for the Shepard Symposium for Social Justice,
publication of the journal Multicultural Perspectives, a state-wide
ESL endorsement grant, and recruiting and supporting an increasingly
diverse faculty.

The University of Wyoming is a doctoral/research (extensive),
Internet II, Division I-A, land-grant university with more than
13,000 students enrolled in baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral
programs on and off campus.  The only four-year, state university in
Wyoming, UW is located in Laramie, a city of 27,000 nestled on the
high plains between two ranges of the Rocky Mountains.  The campus is
a two-hour drive north of Denver, CO.  Clean air, open spaces,
abundant blue sky, a strong state budget with one of the lowest state
tax structures in the nation, and proximity to numerous national
parks, recreational areas, and forests are among the special fringe
benefits.  Additional information may be found on the UW web page at
https://uwsecureweb.uwyo.edu/ceid/MathEd.asp and www.laramie.org.

Application:  Applications should include a statement of research and
teaching interests and accomplishments, a curriculum vita, and the
names and contact information for five references. Send an electronic
copy of the application materials to Ms. Debra Dobbyn at
ddobbyn@....  Non-electronic materials can be sent directly to
Dr. Mary Alice Bruce, Search Committee Chair in care of the Education
Dean's Office, Dept. 3374, 1000 E. University Ave., Laramie, WY
82071.  Applicant screening begins as applications are received.

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Jerry P. Becker
Dept. of Curriculum & Instruction
Southern Illinois University
625 Wham Drive
Mail Code 4610
Carbondale, IL  62901-4610
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