TENURE-TRACK POSITION IN MATH EDUCATION

Simon Fraser University

The Faculty of Education at Simon Fraser University (SFU) invites applications for a tenure stream position in Math Education at the rank of Assistant Professor. The appointment start date is July 1, 2025 or by negotiation.
Located in the greater Vancouver area, the faculty offers classes on three urban campuses in Burnaby, Surrey, and downtown Vancouver (http://www.sfu.ca) and works with communities and school districts throughout British Columbia. The faculty has an outstanding record in research grants and publications, and in the design and delivery of innovative community-based programs in teacher education and professional development. The Mathematics education faculty members include nationally and internationally renown and award-winning scholars.

QUALIFICATIONS
We seek a colleague who can contribute to our thriving programs in mathematics education. We welcome a dynamic, creative mathematics educator who has an established record of academic scholarship commensurate with the rank.
Applicants must possess a doctoral degree in mathematics education or related field and have a strong background in mathematics. Applicants must have established, or show strong promise to develop, an original, externally funded program of research. Applicants must demonstrate the ability to develop a strong record of publications in refereed journals. Teaching experience in different settings, such as in schools or at the undergraduate level, is expected.
Applicants will be expected to participate in all aspects of our highly respected mathematics education programs: teach courses and contribute to program development at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, work with / supervise mathematics teachers at both elementary and secondary levels, supervise graduate students with a broad range of interests, and collaborate with colleagues on research projects while maintaining an independent research focus.
We welcome applicants with a broad range of expertise, including but not limited to interdisciplinary areas such as STEAM, focusing on teaching and learning in various areas in mathematics, critical perspectives in mathematical practices and education, social justice, historical, philosophical, ecological, and cross-cultural concerns related to the nature of mathematics knowledge, practices, products, tools, and methods.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
The Faculty of Education at SFU is committed to ethical practice, equity, social justice, and diversity. For example, our Indigenous Education and Reconciliation Council (IERC) aims to support respectful, equitable, and reciprocal relations between Indigenous Peoples and Settler (non-Indigenous) Peoples. See details about the IERC’s mission statement and accountability reports. Looking forward, our faculty is committed to overcoming long-term systemic problems that have kept underrepresented scholars out of traditional academic positions.

HOW TO APPLY
Applicants are asked to email separate files (Word or PDF) to educ_appointments@sfu.ca
1. A signed application letter that describes the applicant’s qualifications
2. Research and teaching statements/dossiers, limited to 500 words each
3. A statement of commitment to the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion, and potential contributions to the wider faculty.
4. A current curriculum vitae.
5. Names of 3 referees. The candidates must arrange for the three confidential letters of reference to be submitted directly by referees to educ_appointments@sfu.ca
6. A sample of 3 scholarly publications.

Applications deadline is December 6, 2024.

Faculty salaries at SFU are based on the salary scales bargained between the University and the SFU Faculty Association. A reasonable estimate of the salary range for an Assistant Professor position is $104,700 - $133,322.

Simon Fraser University is an institution whose strength is based on our shared commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Diversity is an underlying principle of our Strategic Vision, which pledges SFU to “foster a culture of inclusion and mutual respect, celebrating the diversity reflected among its students, faculty, staff and our community.” SFU is committed to ensuring no individual is denied access to employment opportunities for reasons unrelated to ability or qualifications. Consistent with this principle, SFU will advance the interests of underrepresented members of the work force, including Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, racialized persons and women; embrace gender and sexual diversity; ensure that equal opportunity is afforded to all who seek employment at the University; and treat all employees equitably. Candidates that belong to underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. Personal information that forms part of an application is collected under the general authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, applicable University Policies, and the SFUFA/SFU Collective Agreement. For further details see the full Collection Notice.