"Open-Rank Tenure-Track Faculty - Mathematics Education"

Position

The Department of Teaching and Learning at the University of Iowa invites applications for an academic-year tenure-track faculty position at the rank of assistant, associate, or full professor in the Math Education program. The position will begin August 19, 2026.

Description

We seek individuals with evidence of significant professional promise or accomplishment in research and teaching that impacts the field of mathematics education. The successful applicant will be expected to maintain a robust program of scholarship, teach undergraduate and graduate courses in mathematics education, and advise MA and PhD students in the Math Education program. We seek applicants who actively engage with faculty, staff, students, and the community to foster education that prioritizes access, opportunity, and belonging for all those involved in the growth and development of students.

Education Requirement

Prospective candidates must have earned a doctorate in Mathematics Education or a related discipline by August 1, 2026.

Required Qualifications

(1) Evidence of scholarly productivity or promise of scholarly productivity (rank dependent); and (2) experience supporting mathematics teaching and learning at the secondary or elementary level.

Desirable Qualifications

(1) Successful experience teaching in K-12 settings; (2) evidence of effective teaching skills at the undergraduate and/or graduate level; (3) licensure or eligibility for licensure in a relevant area; (4) a record of securing external funds for research, training, and program development; (5) interest in building partnerships across campus and with local schools and communities; and (6) experience contributing to a welcoming and respectful academic environment.

Responsibilities

Major responsibilities include: conducting an active program of research and building a scholarly research agenda in education; designing and teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in teacher education in the Department of Teaching and Learning; and advising both Mathematics Education MA and PhD students. In addition, the successful candidate will be expected to pursue and secure external funding; contribute to national and international scholarship; engage in local, state, and national activities that support the practice of Mathematics Education; and provide service to the program, department, college, and university. Faculty are required to engage in at least 4 hours per semester of collaboration with teachers in contributing to instruction in K12 classrooms.

Salary

Highly competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Excellent start-up package, benefits, and research support.

Appointment

Academic year (9 month) tenure-track appointment beginning August 19, 2026.

Applications

To apply, please submit the following materials: cover letter addressing all qualifications noted above; curriculum vitae; sample of scholarly writing; graduate college transcripts; and contact information for three professional references.

To apply for this position, go to our website at https://jobs.uiowa.edu/content/faculty/ and choose requisition number 75768. Address inquiries or nominations to Dr. Danny Hong (dae-hong@uiowa.edu) and Dr. Anne Estapa (anne-estapa@uiowa.edu).

Screening

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled.

Additional Information

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation, including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment, and provide a related release. Final candidates will be subject to a criminal background and credential check.

Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services at (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu.

The unit will not fund the $100,000 payment associated with new H-1B sponsorship, either upon hire or during international travel.

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.