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Chapman University seeks applications for an Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Math
Education (tenure track) in the Schmid College of Science and Technology with a joint appointment to the Attallah College of Educational
Studies starting August 2023.
Chapman University is a nationally-ranked institution offering traditional undergraduate and graduate
programs in the heart of Orange County, one of Southern California’s most diverse and vibrant regions. The University achieved R2 status in
the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, a distinction held by just 10 percent of all U.S. universities and is
ranked as #121 among Best National Universities by US News and World Report (2022). Our faculty include academic leaders who excel in
research, publishing and world-class teaching in our 11 schools and colleges, including Attallah College of Educational Studies. Dedicated
to forward-looking, personalized education, we create an environment for unlimited achievement by both our students and faculty. More
information about Chapman University is available at www.chapman.edu.
Schmid
College of Science and Technology (SCST) embodies Chapman’s mission of providing students with personalized educational experiences by
fostering an outstanding community of teacher-scholars across a broad range of undergraduate and graduate programs. Schmid College has a new
140,000 sq ft home, the Keck Center for Science and Engineering, alongside the newly founded Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler School of
Engineering. More information about the Schmid College of Science and Technology is available at http://www.chapman.edu/science.
The Donna Ford Attallah College of Educational Studies, whose educator
preparation programs are accredited nationally by CAEP, state accredited by CCTC, and regionally accredited by WASC, offers undergraduate
and graduate (master’s, specialist, PhD) programs in integrated educational studies, leadership, teacher education, disability studies,
school counseling, and school psychology. Attallah College is deeply committed to excellence in scholarship and teaching, providing students
with personalized and rigorous educational experiences involving mentoring and collaborative research. More information on our programs is
available at www.chapman.edu/education.
The Teacher Education program
includes integrated pathways at the undergraduate to graduate level including a MA in Curriculum and Instruction specifically designed for
students to obtain their bachelor’s degree, master’s degree, and California dual teaching credentials (general education and special
education) in five years of full-time study. The Master of Arts in Teaching: Multiple Subject and Secondary Education (MAT) programs allow
the candidate to obtain both the general education credential and the master’s degree through an integrated program of coursework,
fieldwork, and student research. The MA Special Education program allows the candidate to obtain either the mild/moderate or extensive
support needs Education Specialist credential plus the master’s degree. Both the MAT and MA Special Education program include integrated
(undergraduate to graduate) pathways that reduce the candidate’s time and cost in the graduate program. More information on our educator
preparation programs can be found at www.chapman.edu/education/graduate/teacher-education.
The University is dedicated to enhancing diversity and
inclusion in all aspects of recruitmen
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- An earned doctorate by
start of employment in Mathematics or related field from an accredited institution is required. - Minimum of 3 years’ teaching
experience in diverse grades K-12 school settings. - Current valid or eligible to receive state teaching credential/certificate or
NBCT. - Current knowledge of the adopted California P-12 content standards, frameworks and accountability systems.
- Demonstrated ability to build beneficial and productive working relationships within the university and public education communities.
- Demonstrated commitment to promoting diversity, inclusion, and multicultural competence in education and must be willing to contribute
to the University Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion plan.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Evidence of effective teaching in
higher education at the undergraduate and/or graduate level. - Active involvement in professional organizations.
- Ability to design and implement program and course assessment tools.
- Demonstrated commitment to collaborative research.
- Experience seeking grants and managing sponsored projects.
- Experience using technology to enhance educational
environments. - Experience serving and/or teaching in underserved communities.
- Experience with development and
implementation of innovative teaching practices. - Experience with development and implementation of educational programs in
collaboration with local communities, K-12 schools, and/or community colleges. - Expertise and facility with technology, including
remote instruction. - Experience serving and/or teaching in underserved communities.
- Experience in second language
acquisition. - Familiarity with state and national standards for the profession and integration of teacher performance standards
into teacher preparation curricula. - Strong interpersonal communication skills.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will teach, advise, and mentor students in our undergraduate and
graduate mathematics programs, and in the teacher preparation programs that prepare students to effectively serve as educators collaborating
with individuals, families, communities, schools, and organizations toward an inclusive, equitable, and just world. Significant scholarship
and the ability to seek grants and manage sponsored projects is an expectation of the position. Tenure-track faculty members are expected to
develop and maintain an active research agenda for future tenure consideration and are evaluated on their research/scholarly/creative
activity, teaching, and service.
This is a full-time, tenure track position that requires work to be performed in the State of
California and has in-person teaching responsibilities and required on-campus availability at Chapman’s Orange
campus.
Responsibilities include:
- Teach Mathematics and Math Education/Pedagogy courses. Current course descriptions are
available at https://catalog.chapman.edu. - Actively contribute as an
integral member of Schmid College of Science and Technology, and the Teacher Education programs in the Attallah College of Educational
Studies in the ongoing development, implementation, and assessment of our academic and degree programs. - Provide academic
advising and professional mentorship to students and teacher candidates, including participation in the recruitment and admission of
candidates to the programs. - Perform service to the unit, college, university, profession, and wider community as expected of a
tenure track faculty member. - Assist in the innovative curriculum design, evolving Teacher Performance Assessments, increasing
numbers of second language learners and students with special needs in general education classrooms, and the continued infusion of
technology in classroom teaching. - Seek, obtain, and manage external funding to support research efforts in mathematics pedagogy.
Contact Information
Qualified candidates should submit the following electronically via
AcademicJobsOnline.org c/o: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/23557.
- Chapman University faculty employment application. Download a
copy of the Chapman Faculty Application for Employment here. https://webfarm.chapman.edu/Jobs/NewHire-FacultyApplication.docx - Cover letter detailing qualifications
related to the position description - Curriculum Vitae
- Evidence of teaching excellence (e.g., course evaluations,
commendations, awards, syllabi, presentations, letters of recommendation, etc.) - Research Statement
- Contact information
for three professional references to:
Trish Sugita, Peter Jipsen Search Committee Co-Chairs
c/o: Chloe Melanson, Search
Coordinator, [email protected]
Schmid College of Science and Technology
Chapman
University
Please use “Math/Math-Ed Faculty Position” as the email subject line. Direct inquiries to Chloe Melanson, Search
Coordinator, at [email protected].
Application review will begin December 15, 2022 and
will continue until the position is filled. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications. Successful completion of a background check is
required for the final candidate. The salary range for this Assistant Professor position is $82,000 – $92,000.
Download a copy of the
Chapman Faculty Application for Employment here.
Chapman University is an equal
opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic global community.
The University is dedicated to enhancing
diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruitment and employment.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, gender expression, national origin,
ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition,
military and veteran status, marital status,
pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
The University is committed to achieving
a diverse faculty and staff and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply.
Chapman University, One University
Drive, Orange, CA 92866 Human Resources Department
