Faculty positions, beginning August 2013 are available in mathematics education (tenure track), mathematics (tenure track), and Quantitative Reasoning (Continuing non-tenure track,  Instructor Rank)

General information:

James Madison University is a comprehensive, coeducational state university, located in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. Enrollment is approximately 19000. The primary focus of the department is undergraduate teaching, with an active research program in that context. The department includes very active groups in Statistics, Applied and Computational Mathematics, Pure Mathematics, and Mathematics Education. In addition to coursework for majors, the department provides mathematics and statistics instruction for engineering, natural and social science, and a substantial program for future elementary and middle grades teachers. Bachelors degrees are offered in statistics and mathematics as well as a master of education in mathematics. For additional information, see the department homepage www.jmu.edu/mathstat.  James Madison University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action/equal access employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.           

 

1.       Mathematics Education, tenure track

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at James Madison University invites applications for a tenure track position in mathematics education starting August 2013. Applicants must have a doctoral degree in mathematics education and a master's degree or equivalent in mathematics or statistics.  Those specializing in any area of mathematics education will be considered. Applications are especially encouraged from those with research interests in some area of Pre-K12 mathematics education. Candidates should demonstrate  potential in scholarship as well as evidence of success in teaching of and continuing interest in mathematics content courses for future teachers.  Preference will be given to those whose experience and interests include content courses for PreK-8 prospective teachers.

Mathematics Education is one of four primary department subgroups, along with Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, and Statistics.  The group includes active scholars in mathematics education as well as mathematicians interested in preK-12 education.  

The department teaches mathematics majors with secondary education minors as well as PreK-8 prospective teachers in an interdisciplinary major. The department also offers an M.Ed. in Mathematics for current secondary mathematics teachers. Teaching of education methods classes may be arranged on request through exchanges with the JMU College of Education. Preference will be given to candidates whose research interests offer potential collaboration with current faculty in mathematics education.

For more information, see www.jmu.edu/mathstat/

To apply:  Online applications are received through mathjobs.org at https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/JMU

Complete applications will include an AMS cover sheet, a cover letter addressing the nature of this position, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, research statement, transcript photocopies, and three letters of recommendation. For recommendation letters that are not possible to submit online (or other materials), these may be sent by postal mail to MathEd Search, Department of Mathematics and Statistics, MSC 1911, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA 22807.

Applicants should also complete a short online form at joblink.jmu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=59245

Review of applications will begin November 1, 2012. To guarantee full consideration submit materials by that date.  James Madison University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action/equal access employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.

Mathematics Education: AMS Subject Classification 97

 

2. Mathematics, tenure track

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at James Madison University invites applications for a tenure track position starting August 2013. Applicants must have a doctoral degree in one of the mathematical sciences.  Applications are especially encouraged from those with teaching and research interests in numerical and computational mathematics, but candidates with any specialty may apply.   Applicants should have demonstrated success in teaching and potential in scholarship, including the ability to work with undergraduates in research. 

To apply:  Online applications are received through mathjobs.org at https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/JMU

Complete applications will include an AMS cover sheet, a cover letter addressing the nature of this position, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, research statement, transcript photocopies, and three letters of recommendation. For recommendation letters that are not possible to submit online (or other materials), these may be sent by postal mail to Math Search, Department of Mathematics and Statistics, MSC 1911, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA 22807.

Applicants should also complete a short online form at joblink.jmu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=59243

The successful applicant will join at least one of the department’s four primary subgroups in Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, and Mathematics Education.   Special attention will be given to applicants with research interests in computational and numerical mathematics.  The department offers a sophomore level introduction to computational mathematics serving both majors and non-majors as well as upper division coursework in numerical analysis and computational science.  The department hosts an NSF-funded REU site and supports other student research opportunities.  The department encourages research-motivated experiences throughout the curriculum. 

 

Review of applications will begin December 1, 2012. To guarantee full consideration submit materials by that date.  Department representatives will be present at the Joint Mathematics Meetings. 

 

 

3. Quantitative Reasoning, continuing non-tenure track Instructor rank.

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at James Madison University invites applicants for a continuing position at the rank of Instructor starting August 2013. Applicants must have a master's degree in statistics or a master's degree in mathematics with significant graduate coursework in statistics. Duties will include teaching and course development in quantitative reasoning and may include teaching in statistics and other areas.  Applicants should have demonstrated success in teaching and potential for ongoing scholarly work appropriate for a position at this rank.

 
To apply:  Online applications are received through mathjobs.org at https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/JMU

Complete applications will include an AMS cover sheet, a cover letter addressing the nature of this position, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, research statement, transcript photocopies, and three letters of recommendation. For recommendation letters that are not possible to submit online (or other materials), these may be sent by postal mail to Instructor Search, Department of Mathematics and Statistics, MSC 1911, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA 22807.

 

Applicants should also complete a short online form at joblink.jmu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=59246

 

The Quantitative Reasoning course at JMU was created as an alternative to College Algebra as a preparatory course for students with insufficient placement scores for entry into Introductory Statistics.  A majority of students plan to enroll in Introductory Statistics after completion of the course.  Unlike College Algebra, the Quantitative Reasoning course is one of several courses which satisfy the JMU General Education requirement for mathematical reasoning.  The successful applicant will join the department’s Statistics Group and may also join one of the other department subgroups in Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, or Mathematics Education if desired.

  
Review of applications will begin November 15, 2012. To guarantee full consideration submit materials by that date.  Department representatives will be present at the Joint Mathematics Meetings.