Assistant Professor of Mathematics (Education)

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Houston-Downtown is inviting applicants for the position of Assistant Professor depending on qualifications to begin August 2025.  We are seeking candidates with a commitment to teaching excellence in a diverse student community, research potential, possible industry experience, and willingness to actively participate in curriculum development and provide professional service to the department and the university.   

• Ability to teach Mathematic and Mathematic Education Courses at the undergraduate and graduate level in a variety of formats including face-to-face, hybrid, online and problem-based classes
• Supervises undergraduate and graduate students' projects
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Provide leadership in curriculum development and professional service, participating in leading the BA in mathematics with secondary teaching certificate
• Demonstrated commitment to service to the university, profession and community
• Ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders, including local independent school districts
• K-12 teaching experience is highly valuable

EEO/AA

Required:

•  Ph.D. degree in Mathematics, or Mathematics Education (with 18+credit hours in graduate level Mathematics or Statistics Courses)

Preferred:

• Teaching experience
• K-12 teaching experience
• Experience in collaborating with local independent school districts and/or education departments at the University Level
• Research Potential/Experience