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Job Description
The School of Education, Social Work and Psychological Sciences (SESWPS) at the University of
Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) announces its search for an Assistant Professor (tenure-track) of a Mathematics Education position in the
Department of Teacher Education and Curriculum Studies. This is a full-time, 9-month, benefit-eligible position.
The individual
selected for the position will join a dedicated and collaborative group of faculty and staff. The primary responsibilities are to teach
undergraduate and graduate courses, advise graduate students and serve on student research committees, conduct an active program of research
inclusive of seeking external funding, and participate in professional service activities on campus and with relevant professional
organizations. The initial certification programs are practice-based with close ties to the field. Therefore, the candidate will also have
the opportunity to collaborate closely with PK-12 schools and other community-serving organizations throughout the Kansas City metropolitan
area, including opportunities to teach courses in PK12 settings. We seek candidates who engage with principles and themes of diversity,
equity, inclusion, cultural responsiveness, social justice, and globalism in their teaching, research, and service.
As a public
urban-serving research institution, UMKC is in the heart of Kansas City. SESWPS serves as a major institutional partner to school districts
and community agencies across the metropolitan area. SESWPS’ educator preparation program is accredited by the Council for the
Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) at the initial-licensure level (2018-2025). Educator licensure programs are accredited at the
state level by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
Major Responsibilities:
- Teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, including coursework in Mathematics education, in both face-to-face and online
modalities - Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
- Conduct an active program of research and scholarship,
including the pursuit of external funding - Collaborate with faculty on programmatic issues, including participating in educator
preparation program assessment activities - Engage in service to the division, school, and university
Minimum
Qualifications
- An earned doctorate in Mathematics education, or a closely related field, from an accredited
institution by date of hire - At least three years of successful experience as a teacher, preferably as a certified Mathematics
educator - Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including social justice and urban
issues - Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with students, colleagues, and community partners from diverse backgrounds
and experiences - Demonstrated potential for/or experience teaching at the college/university level in both face-to-face and online
formats - Demonstrated experience or interest in conducting research in urban settings
Application
Deadline
Formal review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Interested parties
are encouraged to submit their materials by November 30, 2022 to ensure optimal consideration. Application materials should include the
following: (a) a cover letter expressing interest in the position and ability to successfully fulfill the duties of the role, including
reflection on the candidate’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; (b) curriculum vitae, and (c) full contact information
of three professional references. All materials should be combined into one PDF document and uploaded at the link below. References will not
be contacted until advanced stages of screening, and candidates will receive prior notification.
An official copy of all transcripts,
showing when degrees were conferred, will be required before an official offer is made to the final candidate. The University requires the
maintenance of an official copy of higher education transcripts for all hires. Finalists will be asked to submit all transcripts to the
School of Education, Social Work and Psychological Science’s Dean’s Office. Appointment is contingent upon verification of
degrees. All final candidates will be required to successfully pass a Criminal Background Check prior to beginning employment.
For
further information about this position, please contact Dr. Louis Odom, Search Committee Chair, at 816-235-2468 or [email protected].
Application Instructions – Job Identification 44425 https://info.umkc.edu/hr/careers/academic-positions/
Combine all application materials into one
PDF file or Microsoft Word document and upload as your resume attachment to the position announcement located at http://info.umkc.edu/hr/careers/academic-positions/ (click on “view jobs” to locate
announcement).
Limit document name to 50 characters. Maximum size limit is 11MB. Do not include special characters (e.g., /, &,
%, etc.).
If you need technical assistance, please call our Technology Support Center at 816-235-2000.
Comments:
The School of Education, Social Work and Psychological Sciences was established in 2022 through a university wide initiative
called UMKC Forward which
aimed to combine the similar work of our School of Education, Department of Social Work and Department of Psychology, into a single academic
unit. This bold move better positions our faculty, students and staff to access all of the resources our departments have to offer, increase
interdisciplinary research and pedagogy collaboration, and enhance our degree programs in the areas of education, mental health services,
psychology research and social work. The vision and mission of the School of Education, Social Work and Psychological Sciences rests on over
65 years of partnerships with the greater Kansas City metropolitan area. These relationships have engaged school districts, charter schools,
hospitals, mental health agencies, educational organizations, social service organizations, and related civic, cultural and business
organizations.
Today, with over 16,000 alumni, the school is a place that openly welcomes and supports all people who possess a
broad range of backgrounds, life experiences, interests and aspirations. Our students have found employment all over the Kansas City metro
area, the region, the country and the world.
Kansas City is a diverse and vibrant community. Our UMKC campuses are centered in the
hubs of business activity, cultural arts, (some great barbeque and ethnic cuisine!) and health science research engagement for both the
Volker and Health Sciences districts.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to UMKC’s mission as an urban-serving
institution. Kansas City is a particularly diverse city, including African, African American, Asian, Latino, Italian, Irish, German, Native
American, Slavic, Mediterranean and Middle Eastern communities. Such ethnic diversity, in addition to our thriving neighborhoods of the
Westside, Northeast Kansas City, and the Eastside, fosters creativity, connection, and innovation, which is showcased across the region.
Major attractions such as the Annual Ethnic Enrichment Festival, the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, the Filipino Cultural Center, the
American Jazz Museum, Guadalupe Centers and Mattie Rhodes and Kansas City Irish Fest are a small sample of the many ways our diverse city
enriches us.
For the reasons enumerated above, UMKC’s strategic plan prioritizes our commitment to multiculturalism, globalism,
diversity and inclusion. The university’s values call upon its faculty, staff, students, and community to position themselves as
global citizens who seek out, embrace, and celebrate the many benefits of diversity. Such commitment is demonstrated across teaching,
service and research. We welcome applicants to share in our commitment to these core values and know that you will quickly learn the beauty
of calling Kansas City your home.
