Steven Jordan University of Illinois at Chicago 851 S. Morgan, m/c 249 Chicago, IL 60607-7045
October 1997
Dear Colleague,
I do hope that this is not a duplicate message to you.
The UIC Department of Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science is eager to find outstanding faculty to join our department. In particular, we seek applicants in all areas of mathematics education. We define research in mathematics education in a broad scholarly context.
A successful applicant should have a strong mathematics background, a record of scholarly research, a record of involvement in educational improvement programs (particularly programs that have had an impact on schools), and a commitment to quality teaching. Qualifications should be appropriate for the rank and the position desired.
If this seems like an appropriate position for you, please do contact us. Or, if your colleagues or students might be interested, please pass on this information to them.
The math education search subcommittee consists of Steven Jordan (jordan@uic.edu), John Baldwin (jbaldwin@uic.edu), and Phil Wagreich (wagreich@uic.edu).
It would be helpful if candidates in mathematics education would do two things: apply directly to the Department, and also send information to me, so that I can alert the other faculty in mathematics education.
Enclosed is an announcement of the positions available in the Department of Mathematics, and specific information about our involvement in mathematics education.
Thank you very much for your help.
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University of Illinois at Chicago
Department of Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science
The Department has active research programs in all areas of pure mathematics, computational and applied mathematics, combinatorics and computer science, statistics, and mathematics education. See http://www.math.uic.edu for more information. Applications are invited for the following positions, effective August 21, 1998.
First, a tenure track or tenured position. Candidates in all areas of interest to the Department will be considered. The position is initially budgeted at the Assistant Professor level, but candidates with a sufficiently outstanding research record may be considered at higher levels. Applications must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in mathematics, computer science, statistics, mathematics education or related field, an outstanding research record, and evidence of strong teaching ability. Salary negotiable.
Second, a Research Assistant Professorship. This is a non-tenure track position normally renewable annually to a maximum of three years. The position carries a teaching load of one course per semester, with the requirement that the incumbent play a significant role in the research life of the Department. The salary for AY 98-99 for this position is expected to be $40,000. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in mathematics, computer science, statistics, mathematics education or related field, and evidence of outstanding research potential.
We encourage applicants to submit an electronic cover sheet. The electronic cover sheets may be filled out on the web at www.phds.org or may be obtained by sending an e-mail to the address coversheet@phds.org. However, for this search we still require that an original paper application must also be submitted. Send vita and direct 3 letters of recommendation, indicating the position being applied for, to Henri Gillet, Head; Dept. of Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science; University of Illinois at Chicago; 851 S. Morgan (M/C 249); Chicago, IL 60607. To ensure full consideration, materials must be received by December 22, 1997. Minorities, persons with disabilities, and women are particularly encouraged to apply. UIC is an AA/EEO employer.
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Mathematics Education at University of Illinois at Chicago
Department of Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science
DEGREE PROGRAMS: The Department offers four different academic degree programs for mathematics teachers of elementary and high school, and a Doctor of Arts for college teachers. One of these degree programs is an MST for Elementary School Teachers, where current elementary school teachers study the effective teaching of mathematics under the direction of faculty who are both mathematicians and educators.
GRANT FUNDED PROJECTS: The faculty direct substantial grant-funded projects in curriculum development, teacher education, systemic reform, and encouragement of underrepresented populations in careers requiring mathematics. Grant funding (primarily from the NSF) has averaged over $2 million per year since 1991. Over 15 staff members are supported by grant funds. The projects include TIMS (Teaching Integrated Mathematics and Science -- P. Wagreich), ALM (All Learn Mathematics -- D. Page), AMP (Alliance for Minority Participation -- J. Baldwin), IAS/Park City Mathematics Institute (N. Fisher, J. Wood), MER (Mathematicians and Education Reform -- N. Fisher, P. Wagreich), Chicago IMP (Interactive Mathematics Project -- P. Wagreich).
OUTREACH PROJECTS: These include FAMILY MATH leadership (S. Jordan, L. Braga), distance learning courses (S. Jordan, L. Stonecipher, L. Braga), and regional and national conferences and institutes for teachers and administrators.
Faculty and Staff
FULL TIME IN MATHEMATICS EDUCATION: Steven Jordan (all levels of math education, applications of mathematics to medicine), David Page (elementary education -- Maneuvers with Mathematics), Phil Wagreich (integrated mathematics and science), A. I. Weinzweig (teaching mathematics with technology, international mathematics education), Naomi Fisher (linking mathematical communities).
PARTIALLY INVOLVED WITH MATHEMATICS EDUCATION: John Baldwin (logic), Irwin K. Feinstein (emeritus), William Howard (logic), Dibjen Majumdar (statistics), Uri Peled (graph theory), Vera Pless (coding theory), G. V. Ramanathan (applied math), Yoram Sagher (harmonic analysis), David Tartakoff (analysis), John Wood (geometry). Other faculty in the department are intensively involved in reform of the undergraduate mathematics program.
INSTRUCTORS, VISITORS, STAFF: Sergei Abramovich (visitor -- technology in mathematics), Laurie Braga (organizational management, innovations in pre-calculus mathematics), Heidi Burgiel (teaching mathematics with technology), Kathryn Chval (teacher professional development), Martin Gartzman (math/science outreach), Ann Horn (secondary education), Beatriz Jamaica (multicultural education), Judith Merlau (elementary education), William Messersmith (supervision of student teachers), Bonnie Saunders (educational networking), Margaret Small (secondary education), Larry Stonecipher (UI-Springfield, collaborator on teleconference courses).
Resources
The Office of Mathematics and Computer Education (Director: Jordan) provides support for academic programs. Facilities include a dedicated mathematics education classroom, and a teachers' resource room. The Institute for Mathematics and Science Education (Director: Wagreich) coordinates curriculum development and teacher enhancement projects. Faculty and students work closely with the Chicago Public Schools and suburban high schools with many formal and informal efforts at improving urban education. The Department maintains good collaborative relations with the College of Education.