Position Description

The Department of Curriculum and Instruction at Purdue University seeks a Clinical Assistant Professor of K-12 Mathematics Education with a specialization in elementary methods.

This is an academic year clinical faculty position with reappointments in 3-year contractual terms. Clinical appointments are non-tenure track but with the potential for promotion in rank. The position also includes the possibility of summer employment. This position requires an on-campus, face-to-face presence.

Responsibilites

Responsibilities of the faculty member include:

• Teach 3 courses each fall and spring semester
• Teach and/or coordinate undergraduate mathematics-specific teacher-education courses
• Teach graduate-level courses as needed
• Advise graduate students
• Engage in activities within the College of Education, across the university, and in K-12 schools
• Participate in program, department, college, and university committees.
• Collaborate on edTPA and program level assessment

Required Qualifications

• Doctorate in mathematics education or related field along with an active record of teaching and service
• Experience of past collaborations across P-12 disciplines
• Experience with elementary mathematics education

Preferred Qualifications

• Elementary school mathematics or mathematics methods teaching experience
• Record of leadership experience and professional involvement
• Experience teaching in a teacher education program
• Experience mentoring graduate students or undergraduate students

Salary

Salary and benefits commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Starting Date

August 18, 2025

Application

Review of applications will begin October 26, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled. When applying please include a letter of application, vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and three letters of recommendation.

Applications must include:

1. Letter of application outlining qualifications and experience

2. Teaching statement

3. Current curriculum vitae

4. Three letters of recommendation which can be emailed directly to Kristy Bennett (kristybennett@purdue.edu) from the letter writers.

Inquiries

Inquiries about the position should be directed to: Dr. Laura Bofferding (lbofferd@purdue.edu)

Background Check

A background check will be required for employment in this position.

College of Education

The College of Education aspires to be a collaborative community.  We are innovators discovering new ideas and solutions that will foster a positive global impact for faculty, staff, students, and community.  Successful candidates will promote inclusive excellence and encourage freedom of thought and speech.

Purdue University

Purdue University is a leading land grant and research university and ranks among the 25 largest universities in the nation. The university has an enrollment of more than 49,000 on the West Lafayette campus and more than 17,000 on regional campuses in Indiana. It is located in West Lafayette, IN, 65 miles northwest of Indianapolis and 125 miles southeast of Chicago.

Equal Opportunity

Purdue University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Purdue views, evaluates, and treats all persons in all University related activities solely as individuals on the basis of their own personal abilities, qualifications, and other relevant characteristics. All qualified applicants for employment will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin or ancestry, genetic information, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability or status as a veteran.