Elementary (PK-6) Mathematics Lecturer

Position Information

Position Information

Posting Number F-1048 Position Title Elementary (PK-6) Mathematics Lecturer College/Unit College of Education & Human Services Home Department Department of Teacher and Special Education Employee Group Fixed-Term Faculty - Academic Year Employment Status Full-Time Position Type 9 month (Academic Year) Position Classification Fixed-Term Faculty Position Begin Date 08/24/2026 Position End Date Position Summary

The Department of Teacher and Special Education seeks a full-time, fixed-term Elementary (PK-6) Mathematics Lecturer for a one-year appointment (August 2026-May 2027). The successful candidate will teach a 4-4 load and provide instructional leadership in elementary mathematics content and pedagogy across the program pathways leading to PK-3 and 3-6 teaching endorsements. This requires on-campus teaching in Mount Pleasant as well as online course teaching assignment/s.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mathematics Education, Elementary Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Teacher Education, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in elementary mathematics content and pedagogy.
• Successful PK-6 teaching experience.
• Knowledge of Michigan Department of Education (MDE) Educator Preparation Standards for Teaching Grades PK-6, including the PK-3 and Grades 3-6 grade bands, and the Michigan PK-6 Standards for Mathematics.
• Evidence of effective teaching and communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to working collaboratively with teacher candidates, faculty, and PK-12 school partners.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate in Mathematics Education, Elementary Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Teacher Education, or a related field with an elementary mathematics education focus.
• Certified PK-6 educator with a math endorsement.
• Experience teaching mathematics methods or content courses in educator preparation programs.
• Experience supporting teacher candidates in lesson planning, unit development, assessment design, and reflective practice.
• Experience teaching graduate-level quantitative research methods, statistics, or educational research courses for possible supplemental teaching assignments within the department.

Message to Applicants

Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering an environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We are especially interested in highly qualified candidates who will advance and promote CMU's mission, vision, and leadership standards.

Review of applicants will begin on July 30, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.

You must submit an online application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position.

Letters of interest may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.

Please contact Dr. Chad Waldron, Search Committee Chair, with any questions related to this position at tse@cmich.edu.

About the Department

The Department of Teacher and Special Education prepares knowledgeable, learner‑centered, and inclusive professionals for early childhood, elementary, secondary, and special education settings.

We advance this mission by:

• Designing evidence‑based, clinically rich programs that integrate coursework with meaningful field and community experiences.
• Cultivating dispositions of reflection, collaboration, and advocacy so graduates can lead and learn within diverse school, family, and community partnerships.
• Promoting educational access, equity, and social responsibility through a commitment to inclusive education, disability awareness, cultural and linguistic competency, and the elimination of barriers for all learners.
• Engaging in scholarship and continuous improvement to respond to evolving educational contexts, policies, and technologies.

Posting Begins 07/16/2026 Posting Ends Open Until Filled Yes Type of Recruitment External About CMU

Central Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives.

We serve nearly 15,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, master's, specialist and doctoral programs in the arts, media, business, education, human services, health professions, liberal arts, social sciences, medicine, science and engineering are nationally ranked for excellence.

CMU leads the nation in leadership development programming through our Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute, and we are proud to be among only 5% of U.S. universities in the top two Carnegie research classifications. Our faculty work with graduate and undergraduate students in areas such as Great Lakes research, medical innovation, engineering technology and more.

Central is home to 17 men's and women's Division 1 sports including football, basketball, gymnastics, baseball, wrestling and more. Our student-athletes achieve great success in competition and in the classroom, capturing Mid-American Conference championships and maintaining an average cumulative GPA of 3.17.

CMU is located in Mount Pleasant, a community that blends the best of small-town living with big-city amenities. It's part of the culturally varied and vibrant Great Lakes Bay Region that also includes Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and the state's largest Native American community, centered on the Saginaw Chippewa Isabella Reservation in Mount Pleasant.

Area residents enjoy the mix of outdoor activities, cultural events, shopping and dining options, and family attractions. Other major Michigan destinations and attractions - Lansing, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Traverse City, wineries, beaches, golf and ski resorts, and many more - are within easy reach of the city's central location in Michigan's Lower Peninsula.

CMU employees enjoy access to a nationally recognized wellness program along with health care and benefits that exceed regional, state and national norms.

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Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Letter of Interest
• List of References

Optional Documents

• Recommendation Letters
• Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness
• Transcript Copies
• Other Document (1)