Ph.D. in Curriculum & Instruction – Mathematics, Mathematics Education, STEM Education, Engineering Education, or similar equivalent degree and area of concentration

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The Department of STEM Education in the College of Education at the University of Kentucky invites applications for an Open Rank Position in STEM Education with an emphasis and/or concentration in Secondary Mathematics Education – STEM Education. The position is regular title series, tenure-eligible. This is a nine-month appointment, effective August 16, 2025. Responsibilities will be divided among research, teaching, and service, with faculty in this position typically expected to teach a 2-2 course load. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated ability to integrate their teaching and service with research that aligns with the department, college, and university’s mission.

Responsibilities include the following: teach two courses each semester (fall and spring) such as secondary mathematics methods in an embedded school context and other undergraduate and graduate courses in the STEM education department; collaborate with school partners; lead the STEM education – secondary mathematics program; and conduct a line of research relevant to the department and university’s mission (e.g., peer reviewed publications, presentations); seek external grant funding; serve on masters and doctoral committees; and provide service to the department, college, university, and profession.

You are eligible for a generous benefits package as a University of Kentucky faculty member focusing on your total well-being. Additional information and updates to benefits can be found at: https://www.uky.edu/hr/benefits Interested applicants should submit a UK Online Application at www.uky.edu/ukjobs.

Application review will begin October 15, 2024. For questions regarding the position, please contact Dr. Cindy Jong – cindy.jong@uky.edu and Dr. Kun Huang k.huang@uky.edu, co-chairs of the search committee.

The application should include the following:
• a detailed cover letter noting academic credentials and professional experience related to the responsibilities for this position (upload under Cover Letter);
• a curriculum vita (upload under Curriculum Vita);
• statements on research, teaching, and service (upload under Specific Request 1); and
• contact information for three professional references (when prompted in the application).

Preference given to candidates with:
• Experience with interdisciplinary STEM education
• Experience in building school partnerships, supervising teacher candidates, and collaborating with schools, universities, and colleagues across institutions
• Experience with online programs
• Experience with administering or leading programs

• Active research record and extramural funding
• Experience teaching at the middle or secondary mathematics level
• Experience as instructor of record in undergraduate and graduate courses
• Experience teaching courses in embedded school contexts

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