Assistant professor of education

Allendale, MI

Full Time

R103663

Summary: The Department of Mathematics at Grand Valley State University invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Mathematics Education to begin Fall 2026. Applicants are expected to have a doctorate in mathematics education or a closely related field. The position will be full-time, 9-month, tenure-track and specializing in PK-6 teacher preparation within a department that has 10 math teacher educators with specializations ranging from early childhood to secondary mathematics. Individuals from all backgrounds, including from underrepresented groups, are encouraged to apply. Successful candidates must be able to effectively engage with students, colleagues, and community members with a broad range of backgrounds and experiences.

Required Qualifications And Education

• Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Mathematics Education or closely related field/ Ph.D. or appropriate terminal degree. Current ABD candidates will be considered for a two-year contract with the provision that the Ph.D. must be completed by December 2027.
• Potential for successful college-level teaching in mathematics teacher education
• Commitment to contribute to the PK-6 teacher education program (Pedagogical Content Knowledge for Elementary Teaching, or PCKET)
• Commitment to incorporate field-based learning experiences into mathematics teacher education courses
• Evidence of critical, reflective thinking about the teaching and learning of mathematics or teacher preparation
• Demonstrated potential for and commitment to maintain a productive program of scholarship in mathematics education.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, such as the ability to interact with others with respect and cultural humility.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications And Education

• PK-6 or 5-12 teaching experience
• Curriculum development and/or scholarly interests at the early childhood, elementary, middle or high school level
• Grant participation, curriculum development, pre-service teacher education, or in-service professional development related to elementary mathematics.
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment.
• Ability to teach non-PCKET math courses offered by the math department (middle grades or high school mathematics education courses, or foundations mathematics courses)
• Interest in teaching community-based mathematics education courses, embedded at local partner schools where at least 40% of the courses are taught in collaboration with partner elementary teachers
  
  

Responsibilities

Tenure-line faculty in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences are typically hired on nine-month contracts, with a nine-credit hour teaching load per semester. They are also expected to engage in scholarly/creative activity, service, and a significant focus, which is equivalent to three credit hours of additional responsibilities in teaching, scholarly/creative activity, and/or service depending on the successful candidate's interests, the department's and PCKET program needs. The successful hire will be expected to engage in the teaching and ongoing development of mathematics courses for elementary pre-service teachers. Newly hired faculty are normally expected to have their 3 credit hours of significant focus be scholarship. Department faculty are expected to maintain a productive program of scholarship and to participate actively in the life of the department. Employment begins August 6, 2026.

Minimum Starting Salary: $72,370; commensurate with experience.

Benefits: including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, generous employer retirement contributions, wellness resources and tuition waiver effective on date of hire.

Department: The Mathematics Department at Grand Valley State University serves over 700 students in the PCKET program with 130 choosing a math concentration for grades 3-6, 140 math majors, 300 minors, and 9500 students annually in its classes. Our students are actively engaged in learning through small classes that emphasize critical thinking, creative problem-solving, effective communication, and a high level of faculty support. Many of our majors participate in extracurricular mathematics-related activities, including tutoring in local schools, tutoring in our own Math Center, participating in the GVSU Math & Stats Club, studying abroad, attending Research Experience for Undergraduates programs, and more. Our alumni represent a wide array of exciting endeavors and rewarding careers.

Our 30 tenure-eligible faculty are 22 mathematicians and 8 mathematics educators who are teacher-scholars with many collective textbooks, publications in mathematics and mathematics education journals, and prestigious teaching awards. Mathematicians and mathematics educators regularly collaborate, and our math education faculty have strong connections and engagement with local schools and the GVSU College of Education and Community Innovation. Student learning is at the heart of all our faculty activities, whether using innovative teaching methods to help students learn, developing high-impact learning experiences for students, or conducting research with undergraduates. Learn more at

College: is the largest college at Grand Valley, offering over 50 bachelor's degrees and a growing number of advanced degrees in the natural and mathematical sciences, the fine arts and humanities, and the social sciences. CLAS is a student-centered learning community that welcomes individuals from various backgrounds and engages in critical inquiry, extending knowledge to enrich and enliven individual and public life. Our faculty are active teacher-scholars committed to offering students an accessible and community-engaged liberal arts and sciences education that prepares them for meaningful careers. There are many opportunities for collaboration within CLAS and across a broad group of partners on and off campus. We are interested in attracting a cohort of new faculty committed to these core values as we seek to foster a community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn, and thrive together.

University: Grand Valley State University (GVSU) is a public comprehensive institution located in West Michigan with campuses in Allendale, downtown Grand Rapids, and Holland, plus centers in Detroit, Muskegon and Traverse City. The University attracts approximately 21,000 undergraduate and graduate students with high quality programs and state-of-the-art facilities and has been nationally recognized for innovativeness and its contribution to students' social mobility. The greater Grand Rapids metropolitan area has a population of around one million people, is affordable, and offers rich cultural amenities. Grand Valley is located within easy driving distance of Chicago, Detroit, Lake Michigan beaches, and many other superb summer and winter recreational venues. Information can be found at

How To Apply: Apply online at To be considered for the position, applicants must upload the following items to the online application:

• A personal statement that addresses the applicant's teaching experience, philosophy, and methodology, and how the applicant meets the teaching-related qualifications of the position.
• Curriculum vitae.
• A cover letter addressing your required and preferred qualifications and motivation to teach at GVSU.
• A description of the applicant's plans for a productive program of scholarship in mathematics education and a sample of completed or in progress scholarship.
• Graduate transcripts (unofficial transcripts issued to students are acceptable to apply).
  
  

The online application will allow you to attach these documents electronically, in the same file location . In addition, applicants are asked to submit three letters of recommendation, at least one of which attests to the candidate's potential for effective preparation of teachers. The letters of recommendation should be emailed to Ana Vanbragt (mailto:[email protected]).

Applicants selected for interviews will be required to submit official transcripts prior to the interview. If you need technical assistance, email Human Resources mailto:([email protected]). Questions about the position may be directed to Norma Ortiz-Robinson, Mathematics Search Committee Chair, at mailto:[email protected].

Application Deadline: Consideration of applicants will begin on Friday, October 10, 2025. The posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University thereafter.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended by the ADA Amendment Act (2008), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. GVSU will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. See TDD Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or 1-800-833-7833 (out of State).

Grand Valley State University is an Antidiscrimination/Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. University policy extends protections to additional identities.

To apply, visit

Copyright ©2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.

jeid-c6459f96d41c884bb90b2d0fa51add07