Faculty are expected to sustain a strong record of publication and scholarship, teach preservice and graduate level courses, and provide innovative leadership to undergraduate and graduate mathematics education programs. The Center for Mathematics Education recently received NSF funding to provide fellowships and development funds for an innovative doctoral program, to collaborate with faculty at The Pennsylvania State University and the University of Delaware, as well as support to design and evaluate inservice and preservice experiences. An established reading research agenda and excellent record of scholarly publications as well a record of funded research are required. The candidate should be prepared to integrate a research, teaching and service agenda around reading education. Expectations include teaching preservice and advanced graduate level courses as well as provision of innovative leadership to the academic and programmatic aspects of a reading education program.
Salary commensurate with experience.
The University of Maryland has a strong program of research in reading that cuts across the departments of Curriculum and Instruction, Human Development, and Special Education. Current funding includes sizable Spencer Foundation and IERI grants. Candidates must possess an earned doctorate in teacher education, professional development of teachers, or a closely related field. Commitment to cultural and linguistic diversity and multi-cultural education are necessary as is demonstrated willingness to collaborate with schools and across university departments and evidence of understanding the broad issues in urban teacher education. The candidate should be prepared to integrate a research, teaching and service agenda around the reform of urban school teaching and teacher education.