"Assistant Professor of Mathematics Education in the Wake Forest University Department of Education"

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Description: The Department of Education welcomes applications for a tenure-track faculty position as an Assistant Professor, with a specialization in Mathematics Education. The position begins July 1, 2026. Skillful teaching is a key responsibility, with a course load of nine (9) courses over four (4) semesters that includes courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Additionally, the successful candidate will maintain a robust program of research, publication, and/or creative production, in keeping with standards of the discipline, and support the Wake Forest University mission through service to the department, the College of Arts & Sciences, and the University.

Position Qualifications: An earned Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Mathematics Education or a related field is required for the position; ABD candidates are invited to apply. Qualified applicants will have at least three years of successful teaching experience in K-12 schools and will demonstrate their ability to supervise preservice and student teachers and teach courses including but not limited to elementary and secondary mathematics education; instructional design, assessment, and technology; educational research; and leadership and assessment in K-12 schools. Qualified applicants will also initiate and sustain original research and scholarship in their area(s) of expertise and contribute to an academic environment that fosters learning and growth for all its stakeholders.

Application Instructions: Interested applicants are invited to submit the following materials through Interfolio or https://apply.interfolio.com/173715: 1) a cover letter that outlines interest in and qualifications for the position; 2) a CV; 3) a statement that describes the applicant’s approach to teaching students across a wide and varied spectrum of values, identities, skills, and professional ambitions, as well as their experience leading undergraduate and graduate courses and any future teaching interests; and 4) a statement that describes the applicant’s research, scholarly, and/or creative production agenda, particularly in the context of the current state of the discipline/field. Writing samples, letters of recommendation, and evidence of teaching experience may be requested from applicants who advance in the search process. Questions regarding the search may be directed to Dr. Adam Friedman, Chair of the Search Committee, at friedman@wfu.edu. For full consideration, complete applications should be submitted by October 31, 2025, when review of applications will begin.

Additional Information: The mission of the Wake Forest University Department of Education is to prepare future teachers, school leaders, and educational policy makers. Further, we strive to engage university students with varying backgrounds and across disparate personal and professional interests in a dynamic exploration of the theoretical, philosophical, historical, and sociological foundations of education that impact teaching and learning at all levels. We commit to developing individuals who are grounded in their respective disciplines for caring and effective service in classroom, school, community, nonprofit, and public policy positions. Further, we encourage equitable and socially just educational opportunities for all students, and we work collaboratively to ensure the high quality of content and pedagogical expertise in future teachers who will enrich the communities in which they work. Learn more at https://education.wfu.edu/.

Wake Forest University, founded in 1834, is a distinctive university that combines a liberal arts core with graduate and professional schools and innovative research programs. The University embraces the teacher-scholar ideal, which prizes the personal interaction between students and faculty. It is a place where exceptional teaching, fundamental research and discovery, and the engagement of faculty and students in the classroom and the laboratory are paramount.

As an academic community, Wake Forest University seeks the enlightenment and freedom that come through diligent study and learning. Its higher goal, however, is to give life to the University motto "Pro Humanitate," as members translate a passion for knowledge into compassionate service. The community shares a tradition that embraces freedom and integrity and promotes a democratic spirit arising from open-mindedness and discourse. Its collective strength and character are derived from the values and distinctive experiences of each individual; therefore, it affirms the richness of human intellect and cultures as it strives toward a society in which goodwill, respect, and empathy prevail. To that end, Wake Forest University rejects hatred and bigotry in any form and promotes justice, honor, and mutual trust.

The University today enrolls more than 5,400 undergraduates and 3,800 students in graduate programs at its principal location, the Reynolda campus in Winston-Salem, NC. Students at Wake Forest University enjoy a great deal of access to and interaction with world-class faculty both in and out of the classroom setting with a student-faculty ratio of 11:1. More information about the University can be found at www.wfu.edu.

Equal Opportunity Statement: The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and military or veteran status.

Accommodations for Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact AskHR@wfu.edu or (336) 758-4700.