New Mexico State University

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Department: College of Arts & Sciences and College of Education (Joint Appointments) 4/18/07
Position Title: 2 positions for Assistant Professors(see below*) Req#2007002704 REPOST Posting #: 2007002704
  Tenure Track
Rank: 9 month tenure track
Date Position Advertised: April 18, 2007
Salary: Commensurate with education and experience.
Special Conditions: *New Joint Appointments in Mathematics Education and Science Education

The College of Arts & Sciences and The College of Education at New Mexico State University are seeking two joint appointments for positions as Assistant Professors in the field of mathematics education and science education.
Qualifications: Assistant Professor of Mathematics Education-9 month tenure track-Req. # 2007002704

Required Qualifications- (1) Earned doctorate in either curriculum & instruction with a concentration in mathematics education (Master’s in mathematics preferred); or an earned doctorate in mathematics with an area of focus in math education; or a doctorate in math education. (2) Two or more years of teaching (K-12, preferred); and (3) A research focus in K-12 math education.

Assistant Professor of Science Education-9 month tenure track-Req. #2007002723

Required Qualifications- (1) Earned doctorate in either curriculum & instruction with a concentration in science education; or an earned doctorate in science (e. g. astronomy, biology, chemistry, geology, physics) with an area of focus in science education; or a doctorate in science education. (2) Two or more years of teaching (K-12, preferred); and (3) A research focus in K-12 science education.

Preferred Qualifications for BOTH positions- evidence of successful teaching experience in content area (math or science) with K-12 populations; evidence of experience of working with diverse ethno-linguistic populations; evidence of ability to use educational technologies with critical perspectives (e.g., WebCT, Blackboard); and dispositions and/or ability to work in both Spanish and English.

Examples of Duties: These positions would require teaching courses in the subject concentration (mathematics or science) in the appropriate department as well as teaching math or science education courses in the Department of Curriculum & Instruction. In addition, duties include research and service.
Benefits Offered: Group medical and hospital insurance, dental insurance, group life insurance, long-term disability insurance, state education retirements (or TIAA-CREF retirement), unemployment compensation and workers’ compensation.
Reply to/Deadline for Applications: Screening of applicants will begin November 1, 2007 and will continue until the position is filled. Please submit a signed letter of interest, including statement of qualifications in relation to specific position and content area; a sample of your scholarly writing; complete and up-to-date curriculum vitae; 3-5 letters of reference with contact information (name, email, address, phone number) and official transcripts. Send application to: Dr. James O’Donnell, Co-Department Head, New Mexico State University, Box 30001, MSC 3CUR, Las Cruces, New Mexico 88003-8001. For more information visit the web pages www.nmsu.edu/jobs. and www.las-cruces-new-mexico.org.

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Offer of employment is contingent upon verification of individual's eligibility for employment in the United States.


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