Assistant Professor Elementary Mathematics Education

Assistant Professor Elementary Mathematics Education

Job ID: 290940
Location: Statesboro, Georgia
Full/Part Time:
Regular/Temporary: Regular

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Location

With more than 26,000 students and 141 degree programs, Georgia Southern University is the largest comprehensive university south of Atlanta. Our hands-on, practical approach to learning, and faculty dedicated to teaching, ensure you are prepared for your career and life after graduation.

Statesboro Campus
1332 Southern Drive
Statesboro, GA 30458

Department Information

Within this setting, the Department of Elementary and Special Education offers undergraduate and graduate programs. The department is committed to preparing reflective educators who work collaboratively and effectively with a variety of students in public schools by using current research to inform their practices. The Georgia Professional Standards Commission and the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation accredit the College of Education. The individual hired in this position is expected to contribute to the college's goals of research excellence and innovation in teaching and service.

Job Summary

Reporting to the department chair, the Assistant Professor of Elementary Education (Mathematics Education) requires teaching, scholarship, and service. The typical annual workload is 60% teaching, 30% scholarship, and 10% service. The workload for this position includes teaching elementary mathematics methods courses, supervising teacher candidates in P-5 settings, and other courses in the department based on need at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The position is an academic (10-month) tenure-track appointment.

Required Qualifications

• Earned terminal degree (Ed.D. or Ph.D.) in Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, Mathematics Education, Curriculum and Instruction, or a closely related field with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, Mathematics Education, or Curriculum and Instruction by August 1, 2026.

• Minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in mathematics or mathematics pedagogy.

• Minimum of three years of full-time teaching experience in U.S. public school settings, teaching students in grades P-12.

• Ability and willingness to teach both online and face-to-face courses.

• Willingness to engage with institutional student success initiatives.

• Commitment to engaging with best practice initiatives in instruction and pedagogy, mentoring, and curriculum design and development.

• Demonstrated commitment to advancing a strong and growing research and scholarship agenda and the production of research/creative activities as appropriate to the discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching mathematics in grades P-8, especially P-5, in a U.S. public school setting.

• Experience supervising pre-service student teacher candidates and/or practicum students, especially in P-5 field placements, as a university or clinical supervisor (online and/or face-to-face).

• Experience teaching face-to-face and online education courses, especially mathematics education courses, at the university level.

• Experience developing online education courses, especially mathematics education courses, at the university level.

Proposed Salary

Commensurate with experience.
This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.

Required Documents to Attach

A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above; a curriculum vitae; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least three professional references. Other documentation may be requested.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
Proven proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position

KNOWLEDGE
Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success

SKILLS
Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills

Apply Before Date

Open Until Filled
Screening of applications begins November 5, 2025, and continues until the position is filled. Preferred start date is August 1, 2026.

Contact Information

Search Chair Names: Kitty Crawford/Bailey Nafziger

Email: [email protected]/[email protected]

Telephone: (912) 478-5204

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at .

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at .

Conditions of Employment

All work (with limited exceptions such as research and study abroad outside activities such as grading and email correspondence) for Georgia Southern University must be completed while the employee is physically present in the state of Georgia, unless specifically authorized by the university for a specific purpose and limited period of time within current policy.

Faculty are expected to contribute to the vibrant university community by engaging students, participating in events, and performing other responsibilities on-campus.

Faculty may be required to teach, conduct research, or perform service duties on any of the three campuses. Georgia Southern provides accessible transportation options between campuses.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern University, as determined by Georgia Southern University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community.

Equal Employment Opportunity

More information about the institution is available through or . The names of applicants and nominees, vitae, and other non-evaluative information may be subject to public inspection under the Georgia Open Records Act. Georgia Southern University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources: (912) 478-6947.

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.

Background Check

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