Teaching Instructor at Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Job Description:

Teaching Instructor or Teaching Assistant Professor,Mathematics Education
School of Teaching, Learning and Educational Sciences
Start Date: August2024
POSITION: The Science and Mathematics Education program,housed in the School of Teaching, Learning, and Educational Sciences (STLES) inthe College of Education and Human Sciences at Oklahoma State University isaccepting applicants for a Teaching Instructor or Teaching Assistant Professor -MathematicsEducation, to begin August 2024. Candidates for the Teaching Assistant Professor musthave an earned doctorate by the start of the semester in August; candidates forthe Teaching Instructor must have a minimum of a master's in mathematicseducation or related area.


The Science andMathematics Education (SMED) program prepares students to be leaders inboth formal and informal education settings. The mathematics education facultyparticipates in partnerships with schools in Oklahoma and participates inresearch grants and collaborations through the Center for Research on STEMTeaching and Learning (CRSTL), which offers a unique platform for researchopportunities. Mathematics Education faculty teach undergraduate mathematicseducation courses within the elementary education and OSUTeach (secondary)programs. In addition to offering undergraduate coursework both on-campus andonline programs, the program offers graduate courses in support of Master ofMathematics and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. This faculty member will join agroup of science and mathematics education faculty who are active asresearchers, instructors, and grant writers, and who are significantly involvedin a variety of national organizations. The new faculty should demonstrate aninterest in the university's land grant mission, and a desire to make apositive impact on the community through service, extension, and outreachefforts. The faculty should build positive relationships with the K-12 schoolcommunity.



RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsibilities for this faculty position include:- Teaching undergraduate elementary and secondary mathematics education and graduate K-12 mathematics education courses; and- Participating in committee service to the program, department, college, university, and community.The successful candidate willappreciate the University's land grant mission and embrace the opportunity tomake a positive impact on the lives of people in Oklahoma, the nation, and theworld through high-quality and integrated teaching. Strong commitment tocollaboration and collegiality are highly valued. Faculty members work withothers within the program, school, college, and community to enhance and expandexisting strengths and increase the positive impact of the program on educationin the state of Oklahoma, the region, and the nation.



REQUIREDQUALIFICATIONS:
- Teaching Assistant Professor must have an earned doctorate by the start of the semester in August; candidates for the Teaching Instructor must have a minimum of a master's     in mathematics education or related area;- Minimum of three years of successful, full-time, 6-12 classroom teaching experience in U.S. public schools;- Evidence of or potential for effective, undergraduate and graduate instruction in a broad range of mathematics education topics;- Evidence of collegiality and collaboration at both the higher education levels and with public school communities; and- Commitment to educational and social equity and inclusion.



PREFERREDQUALIFICATIONS:
● 5 years 6-12 teaching experience
● Experience teaching and working with elementary and/or secondary preservice teachers;
● Strong technology integration skills; and
● Experience in teaching and learning in online learning environments.



SALARYAND BENEFITS: Salary will be commensurate with education,experience, qualifications and contingent on available funding. Benefits include comprehensive medical and retirement plans. Informationon benefits can be found at https://hr.okstate.edu/benefits/index.html




GENERALINFORMATION:

About the School:  As an academic unit of the College of Education and Human Sciences atOklahoma State University, the School of Teaching, Learning & EducationalSciences (STLES) has a diverse and dynamic mission with 48 faculty and 6 staffmembers across two campuses, Stillwater and Tulsa. The school prepares educators who lead in the global community and advocatefor high-quality education for all. Students experience rural, suburban andurban educational settings and a low student-to-faculty ratio. Our graduatesmake transformative impacts on schools, people and communities, helpingchildren and youth succeed academically, socially, behaviorally andemotionally. Our faculty, staff, students, and graduates are dedicatedprofessionals with a passion.


- Centers: Center for Research on STEM Teaching and Learning (CRSTL), the OSU Writing Project, the Randall and Carol White Reading and Mathematics Center, and the School  Psychology Clinic.- Academic Programs: STLES offers undergraduate, graduate degrees, and certificates within the main umbrella disciplines of elementary education, secondary education (English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Foreign Language, and Art), special education, school psychology, and curriculum studies; approximately 500 undergraduate and 115 graduate students were enrolled in Fall 2021. Our programs produce leaders for industry, academic, and public school education positions through undergraduate and graduate programs, internships, and experiential learning activities.- Research: The school's expert faculty conduct internationally- and nationally-recognized research focused on content and field-specific teacher education, curriculum development, English learners, special education, school psychology, behavior and intervention, and working with educators, K-20 students, and schools.- Instruction: The school's expert faculty provide high-quality instruction to promote student success. Our undergraduate programs offer service learning, internship and        practicum opportunities.



About theUniversity: The College of Education and Human Sciencesincludes 7 academic units, 172 faculty, and nearly 200 full-time staff.Additional information regarding the College of Education and Human Sciencesmay be found at http://education.okstate.edu/.


OklahomaState University, an R1 comprehensive land-grant institution (ranked 114th byNSF in Fall 2017), is committed to serving students from all populations.Enrollment at OSU-Stillwater is approximately 23,000 students; the College ofEducation and Human Sciences includes 7 academic units, 172 faculty, and nearly200 full-time staff.  Additionalinformation regarding the College of Education and Human Sciences may be foundat http://education.okstate.edu/. 


TheUniversity is located in Stillwater, Oklahoma, which is a micropolitancommunity of approximately 49,000 people with high-quality amenities and a comparablylow cost of living. Oklahoma City and Tulsa are within a 1-hour drive, andcities such as Fayetteville, AR, Joplin, MO, and Wichita, KS are within acomfortable 2-3-hour drive time of Stillwater. In addition to excellenthealthcare, education (public and private primary and secondary schools), andrecreational services, the community affords a rich variety of culturalactivities typical of a major university environment, including museums, music,art, and theater.



APPLICATION INFORMATION: The process of reviewingapplications will begin April 1, 2024, and will continue until the position isfilled (contingent upon available funding). To apply, please visit http://jobs.okstate.edu and submit the following: a letter of application, curriculum vita, and thenames and complete contact information (phone, email, physical mailing address)of three professional references. For assistance with your required materials,you may contact Lisa Baker, STLES Administrative Assistant, at lkbaker@okstate.edu. 



Search Chair: Dr. Jennifer Cribbs can be reached at jennifer.cribbs@okstate.edu to answer any applicant questions.



OklahomaState University (OSU) strives to provide a safe study, work, and livingenvironment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support thisenvironment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, OSU conductspre-employment background checks on final candidates. Offers of employment arecontingent upon the successful completion of a background check. The type ofbackground check conducted varies by position and can include, but is notlimited to, criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry,motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification.Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when,in the discretion of the university, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.


OklahomaState University, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with allapplicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination and affirmativeaction. Oklahoma State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunityfor all individuals and does not discriminate based on race, religion, age,sex, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, genderidentity/expression, disability, or veteran status with regard to employment,educational programs and activities, and/or admissions. For more information,visit eeo.okstate.edu.