Math Education Adjunct Faculty

Department of Education and Human Development

Job Category: Adjunct Faculty

Job Type: Part-Time

Location: Fairfax, VA

Workplace Type: Hybrid Eligible

Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience

Criminal Background Check: Yes

About the Department

Welcome to the Division of Elementary Literacy and Secondary Education (ELS). ELS comprises the following programs:

• Elementary Education
• Health and Physical Education
• Reading
• Literacy Education and Secondary Education programs

We offer a wide range of degree and licensure opportunities for beginning and experienced educators in grades PK-12. Choices include initial preparation as a teacher in elementary education (PK-6), secondary education (middle and high school subjects), physical education, foreign language education, or English as a Second Language (ESL). We also support advanced preparation for teacher leaders through our Reading Specialist program, as well as advanced coursework across a range of specializations for students in the College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) PhD in Education program.

About the Position

The Division of Elementary Literacy and Secondary Education and the Secondary Education (SEED) program in the George Mason University College of Education and Human Development invite applications from highly qualified adjunct faculty to teach an array of undergraduate and graduate courses in Math Education, including:

• Teaching Math in the Secondary School
• Advanced Methods of Teaching Math in the Secondary School
• Internship in Secondary Education Math

Beginning with the Spring 2025 semester, the SEED program and ELS division have a high level of need for instructors with coursework and professional experience in math instructional and assessment methods. The SEED program at GMU is a state-approved initial licensure program and offers in-person and hybrid courses.

Responsibilities

• Teach an array of undergraduate and graduate courses in Math Education, including:
• Teaching Math in the Secondary School
• Advanced Methods of Teaching Math in the Secondary School
• Internship in Secondary Education Math

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Math Education or a related field for graduate-level instruction
• Masters in Math Education or a related field for undergraduate-level instruction
• Content and/or professional expertise that matches courses in the SEED program, such as explicit experience in math instruction and assessment and/or math methods instruction and assessment

In addition to a current curriculum vita, applicants must submit evidence of successful teaching from a recently taught course at the university level or a letter of recommendation reflecting potential for successful teaching at the university level.

Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, applicants must apply for Math Education Adjunct Faculty at https://jobs.gmu.edu. Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information and provide a Cover Letter, Letter of Intent, CV, and evidence of successful teaching from a recently taught course at the university level or a letter of recommendation reflecting potential for successful teaching at the university level for review.

Posting Open Date

January 16, 2025

For Full Consideration Apply by

January 30, 2025

Open Until Filled

Yes