Assistant Professor of Elementary Mathematics Education

About UMass Amherst

The flagship of the Commonwealth, the University of Massachusetts Amherst is a nationally ranked public land-grant research university that seeks to expand educational access, fuel innovation and creativity, and share and use its knowledge for the common good. Founded in 1863, UMass Amherst sits on nearly 1,450-acres in scenic Western Massachusetts and boasts state-of-the-art facilities for teaching, research, scholarship, and creative activity. The institution advances a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community where everyone feels connected and valued-and thrives, and offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees across 10 schools and colleges, and 100 undergraduate majors. We believe every member of our university community can contribute to our ongoing success by striving for the highest level of excellence as we seek breakthrough solutions to mounting environmental, social, economic, and technological challenges in our world.

Job Description

The Department of Teacher Education and Curriculum Studies (TECS) in the College of Education at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst is seeking candidates to join a dedicated and accomplished community of faculty, students, and staff as an Assistant Professor of Elementary Mathematics Education. This is a full-time, tenure track position with a preferred start date of September 1, 2026.

The College offers programs of study leading to baccalaureate, graduate certificate, Master's, and Doctoral degrees. Founded on a social justice mission, the College is committed to forward-thinking research and improving education in support of a socially just world. The person hired will conduct research, engage in service, and have a philosophy of teaching and advising that reflects a commitment to social justice, improving learning and instruction, and challenging inequities in science education.

Requirements

• Responsibilities include continuing or developing a research agenda on the learning and teaching of mathematics.
• The person hired for this position will work closely with doctoral students to advise them and engage them in the research process.
• They will also participate in the education of preK-6 pre-service and in-service teachers with content related to the Common Core State Standards in Mathematics and Massachusetts Mathematics Curriculum Framework.
• Teaching will include opportunities in the early childhood and elementary teacher licensure programs, as well as courses in the doctoral program.
• The successful candidate will also be interested in research collaborations with faculty across the college and university as well as schools in need of improvement.
• The candidate will also provide service within the Department, College, University, Commonwealth, and professional organizations.

Additional Information

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)

• Applicants must possess all of the following qualifications: doctorate in education or a related discipline by the time of the appointment.
• Established publication record or indication of considerable promise.
• Experience teaching or strong potential to teach at the undergraduate and graduate level.
• A proven track record in teaching mathematics in a K-6 setting.
• The ability to work effectively with learners of diverse cultures and backgrounds.
• A commitment to social justice in education.

Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)

• The ideal candidate will possess one or more of the following additional qualifications:
  
  
  
  • Experience in research and/or teaching of elementary math;
  • knowledge of learning theory;
  • experience working in teacher licensure;
  • and experience or potential for securing external funding.
  
  
  
  

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

• Typical classroom and office environments.

Salary Information

The University of Massachusetts Amherst expects to pay within an approximate range between $79,350 and $116,174 for this position. Please note:

• The low-end of the pay range in all faculty searches at the University of Massachusetts Amherst is the minimum salary for the rank included in the collective bargaining agreement between the University and the Massachusetts Society of Professors, UMass Amherst/MTA/NEA.
• The high-end of the pay range reflects an increase above the median of salaries at this rank within the department for faculty who may have multiple years of faculty experience.
• The specific pay for this position will be determined by the University based on consideration of all relevant factors, including faculty rank and required or relevant certifications, when and if it decides to extend an offer of employment.

Application Instructions

Review of candidates will begin November 15, 2025 and will continue until a qualified applicant pool is identified. For more information about the College of Education at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, please visit our website at www.umass.edu/education

Interested applicants should include a curriculum vita, a cover letter that clearly expresses the candidate's relevant experience in terms of the position description, a statement of research focus (1 page), a statement of teaching philosophy (1 page), a writing sample (e.g., one journal article, two conference proceedings, chapter from dissertation), and the names and contact information of three professional references.

The University of Massachusetts Amherst welcomes all qualified applicants and complies with all state and federal anti-discrimination laws.