Assistant Professor, Mathematics Elementary Education, Two Year LTA, Faculty of Education

Job title: Assistant Professor, Mathematics Elementary Education, Two Year LTA, Faculty of Education

Job description: Assistant Professor, Mathematics Elementary Education, Two Year LTA, Faculty of Education

Employer Brock University

Location Saint Catharines, Ontario

Salary To be determined

Posted July 8, 2021

Closes August 7, 2021

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• Assistant Professor, Mathematics Elementary Education, Two Year LTA, Faculty of Education
• St. Catharines, Main Campus
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Note to all candidates: This posting will close at 12:01 am on the date listed .
July 30, 2021
About Brock
Brock University is located on the Traditional Territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples. This Territory is covered by the One Dish One Spoon Wampum Agreement and the Upper Canada Treaties. We express our gratitude and respect for the honour of living and working with Indigenous people. In all that we do, Brock University strives to honour and support the Indigenous peoples of whose Traditional Territory Brock University is located. Our commitment to Reconciliation and Decolonization is one of four strategic priorities of Brock’s 2018-2025 Strategic Plan. These priorities include fostering a culture of inclusivity, accessibility, reconciliation and decolonization. At Brock, “we believe that a diverse and welcoming learning community is built upon the foundation of exceptional students, faculty, staff and alumni. This requires that Brock be attractive and welcoming to people of all identities and accepting of the unique histories and experiences of Indigenous people within the Canadian state.”

The Brock University experience is second to none in Canada. Located in the Niagara region, Brock offers all the benefits of a young and modern university in a safe, community-minded city, with beautiful natural surroundings. With over 19,000 students and more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs in six diverse Faculties, Brock excels at providing exceptional experiential learning opportunities and highly rated student and campus life experiences.

Our Geography
Brock University’s main campus is situated atop the Niagara Escarpment, within a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve, overlooking the city of St. Catharines, in the heart of Niagara wine country. The Niagara region is dotted with landmarks that recognize our nation’s history and features breathtaking natural beauty and world-famous attractions. St. Catharines is home to vibrant arts and entertainment venues, and is a short drive from Toronto, Niagara Falls, and Buffalo, New York. With one of the warmest climates in Canada, clean and safe communities, and surprisingly affordable real estate, Niagara is an exceptional location to call home.

What We Offer
Brock University offers competitive salary and benefits, support for research, and sabbaticals. Research resources include: conference support, start-up funding, subscriptions to major databases, and access to various research funding vehicles. For candidates considering relocation, moving expenses will be administered according to the Faculty Association Collective Agreement.

About the position
The Faculty of Education invites applications for a two-year Limited Term Appointment (LTA) in the Department of Educational Studies in the area of Mathematics (Elementary Education) at the rank of Assistant Professor. The appointment, subject to budgetary approval, will commence as early as August 01, 2021.

Qualifications
The preferred candidate will possess:
An earned doctorate in education (ABD candidates will be considered) or equivalent expertise; Excellent verbal and written communication skills;Current knowledge of elementary mathematics education;An understanding of or experience with teacher education preferably in Ontario;An established or emerging potential to develop and maintain a research agenda in mathematics education or teacher education;Elementary school teaching, research, or other relevant professional experience;A valid driver’s license and/or means to travel to off-campus locations for instructional purposes and;A satisfactory police record check.

Qualifications considered an asset:
Experience teaching mathematics education (blended and face to face) courses at the university level;Experience facilitating the professional learning of prospective or practicing JK-12 teachers in mathematics;Active participation in professional organizations in mathematics education;Ability to collaborate with other instructors and researchers;Experience with the use of digital technology in mathematics education.Knowledge and commitment to Equity, Diversity, Decolonization, and Inclusion.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach mathematics methods courses in both the Primary/Junior and Junior/Intermediate programs. The successful candidate may assume leadership of the PJ mathematics program and may supervise practice teaching.

Notes
Interested candidates are invited to submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, evidence of successful teaching, evidence of professional experience, all in electronic format (a single PDF document is preferred) via the online application system. (Note: file maximum of 5MB per attachment upload.)

Applicants should provide the names, addresses and phone/e-mail of three references. All applicants will receive confirmation of receipt of their complete application by email. Only short-listed applicants shall be contacted for an interview. Interested applications should send references to:

Chair of the Search Committee
Faculty of Education
Brock University
1812 Sir Isaac Brock Way
St. Catharines, ON L2S 3A1
Email: esearch@brocku.ca
Deadline for applications is July 30 , 2021 at 12:01am.

We appreciate all applications received; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Location: Saint Catharines, ON

Job date: Sat, 10 Jul 2021 04:23:51 GMT

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