The Educational Studies Department & Elementary Education Department at Rhode Island College invites applications for a full-time 1-year limited role for the position of Assistant Professor Elementary and Secondary Mathematics Education.

The Departments of Educational Studies and Elementary Education at Rhode Island College encourage creative and engaged teacher-scholars to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will bring expertise in K-12 Mathematics Education content knowledge, innovative pedagogy, and possess a keen ability to engage in interdisciplinary work. As Rhode Island’s leading institution in teacher education, the Departments of Educational Studies and Elementary Education are noted for their dedication to the best in personalized education, commitment to equity and diversity, and to building deep-rooted partnerships with the community. The Departments of Educational Studies and Elementary Education are located in the newly designed Feinstein School of Education and Human Development facility in Horace Mann Hall, featuring state-of-the-art classrooms. Rhode Island College continues to educate tomorrow’s teachers to meet the challenges of the 21st century.

Rhode Island College is a regional comprehensive public college, serving approximately 6,400 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students through its five schools: The Faculty of Arts and Sciences, the Feinstein School of Education and Human Development, the School of Business, the School of Nursing and the School of Social Work. Established in 1854, Rhode Island College is the state’s first public institution of higher education. The College is located on a beautiful 180-acre suburban campus in the vibrant city of Providence, and has satellite locations at the Rhode Island Nursing Education Center in Providence’s Innovation District and the Rhode Island College Workforce Development Hub in Central Falls.
Required Qualifications:                                                                                                           

• Masters degree + in Mathematics Education or related field.

• Demonstrate 3-years’ positive experience in K-12 Mathematics Education and/or working with preservice teachers.

• Experience teaching K-12 mathematics.

• Demonstrate a teaching/learning philosophy that reflects a diversity of thought and experience—through instruction, research, or experiential learning and aligns with the FSEHD mission and vision.

• Demonstrate cultural competency and ability to foster inclusive learning environments and mutual respect for students and colleagues.

• Expertise in delivering standards-based mathematics pedagogy and content.

Preferred qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in Mathematics Education or a closely related field, preferred.

• Demonstrated mathematics education research through publications and presentations are preferred.

• Experience with state and national level accreditation work.

• Knowledge of iSTEM experiences.

• Leading professional development activities for language education.

• Developing accreditation reports for state and/or national organizations

 
Application deadline: Open Until Filled

Baseline Minimum Salary for Terminal Degree: $65,264

For a full job description, which includes additional responsibilities and requirements for the position and application procedures, see https://employment.ric.edu/.  Candidates must apply on-line, using Rhode Island College’s PeopleAdmin Applicant Tracking system.