ASSISTANT ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR-DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS
The Department of Mathematics at the University of Central Arkansas is seeking to fill at
least one tenure-track assistant/associate professor position in mathematics education
beginning August 2013. Each position requires a doctorate in mathematics education
with specialty in middle or secondary level education. Preference will be given to
candidates with teaching experience in some grade range within K-12. Duties include
teaching undergraduate and graduate mathematics education courses and conducting
research in teaching and learning.
A strong commitment to and proven ability in undergraduate teaching is required.
Regular teaching load is 12-credit hrs per semester. Reassigned time for research is
available. At the present time, the Department has 21 full-time faculty members and 20
graduate teaching assistants. The department offers undergraduate degrees in applied
mathematics, mathematics and mathematics education as well as masters degrees in
applied mathematics and mathematics education. UCA is among three state
universities selected to implement the UTeach Program this fall.
Candidates should send a letter of application, current vita, copies of graduate
transcripts, statements of teaching and research philosophy, and three letters of
reference to the Chair of the Math Education Search Committee, Department of
Mathematics, University of Central Arkansas, Conway, AR 72035. Review of applications
will begin November 15, 2012 and will continue until the position(s) are filled.
Conway is a growing city of over 50,000 with two private colleges in addition to the
University of Central Arkansas. Residents enjoy easy access to both a large urban center
(Little Rock is 30 minutes away via 1-40) and pristine wildlife areas such as the Buffalo
National River, and the Ozark and Ouachita Mountains.
Additional information is available at www.uca.edu/math.
UCA is an EOE/AAEmployer.