Wyoming Excellence Chair in Mathematics Education, Full Professor - University of Wyoming (Laramie, WY)
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The University of Wyoming seeks a Wyoming Excellence Chair in Mathematics Education, Full Professor
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Location: Laramie, Wyoming
The Position:
The University of Wyoming (UW) invites applications and nominations for candidates to serve as the Wyoming Excellence Chair in Mathematics Education. The University is seeking a dynamic, collaborative, creative, and established scholar with a background in and commitment to mathematics education. The ideal candidate will possess a strong scholarship record, extensive professional accomplishments, a history of successful extramural funding, and solid leadership skills.
The Wyoming Excellence Chair in Mathematics Education is a 9-month, full-time, tenured position that reports to the Dean of the College of Education. In addition to a salary commensurate with the status of a high-profile, established scholar, this position provides access to discretionary funds to promote a robust research, teaching, and service agenda in mathematics education.
As a land-grant institution with a strong commitment to serving the state, UW employs Excellence Chairs charged with providing impactful leadership in research, teaching, and statewide engagement. This role is grounded in the mission of the Wyoming Excellence in Higher Education Endowment: to strengthen education across Wyoming through meaningful scholarship, high-quality instruction, and dedicated service.
This professorship supports the College of Education’s two doctoral degrees:
The College of Education also offers a Secondary Education Mathematics Education B.A., which is nationally recognized by the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP).
The Wyoming Excellence Chair in Mathematics Education serves as part of a vibrant, growing faculty that engages in developing high-quality math educators. The Excellence Chair collaborates across disciplines and with the Science and Mathematics Teaching Center, advancing best practices in mathematics education and striving for national prominence in the field. The Chair works as part of a team contributing to collective goals. As such, the Chair is expected to participate in regular College meetings, shared planning, and team-based projects.
As a state-funded position, the role includes expectations for ongoing service in response to Wyoming’s needs. The work of the Excellence Chair will directly benefit Wyoming educators, students, and educational systems. This is an outward-facing position charged with contributing to initiatives that directly support educational development, including teacher professional development, curriculum design, and research dissemination with practical application in Wyoming’s K-12 classrooms. This position requires a committed and advanced scholar, invested in forging multi-disciplinary partnerships, and available to work on campus and actively engage in outreach with local school districts throughout the state.
To Apply:
The University of Wyoming, in consultation with Summit Search Solutions, Inc., will begin a confidential review of application materials immediately and continue until the position is filled; parties who apply by October 6, 2025, will be given first consideration. Please submit a CV/resume and a letter that explains your interest and related experience/qualifications upon application. All applications and nominations will be held in confidence.
For more information or to offer recommendations or nominations:
Tammarah Townes
Senior Consultant
Summit Search Solutions, Inc.
Direct: (302) 388-9480
ttownes@summitsearchsolutions.com
The University of Wyoming is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer (UW Reg 4-1). The University does not discriminate in employment or personnel practices on the basis of race, gender, religion, color, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, creed, ancestry, political belief, pregnancy, or any other protected category or participation in any protected activity. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu. Review the Know Your Rights poster.
Pursuant to Wyoming State law, W.S. 19-14-102, as amended, an honorably discharged veteran who has been a resident of the state of Wyoming for one (1) year or more at any time prior to the date when the veteran applies for employment, or any surviving spouse who was married to such veteran at the time of the veteran’s death, who is receiving federal survivor benefits based on the veteran’s military service and is applying for employment, shall receive an interview preference during the applicant screening process with the University of Wyoming. At the time of application, the applicant must possess the business capacity, competency, education or other qualifications required for the position. If disabilities do not materially interfere with performance of job duties, disabled veterans will be given preference over able-bodied veterans. Appropriate documentation of veteran status must be provided at time of application as outlined in the application process. No preference will be given to a veteran currently employed by a public department.
We conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of the background check.
Applicants with disabilities may request accommodation to complete the application and selection process. Please notify Human Resources at least three (3) working days prior to the date of need.
The University of Wyoming seeks a Wyoming Excellence Chair in Mathematics Education, Full Professor
Click here to view position profile: https://summitsearchsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/UW_Excellence_Chair_Math_Profile.pdf
Location: Laramie, Wyoming
The Position:
The University of Wyoming (UW) invites applications and nominations for candidates to serve as the Wyoming Excellence Chair in Mathematics Education. The University is seeking a dynamic, collaborative, creative, and established scholar with a background in and commitment to mathematics education. The ideal candidate will possess a strong scholarship record, extensive professional accomplishments, a history of successful extramural funding, and solid leadership skills.
The Wyoming Excellence Chair in Mathematics Education is a 9-month, full-time, tenured position that reports to the Dean of the College of Education. In addition to a salary commensurate with the status of a high-profile, established scholar, this position provides access to discretionary funds to promote a robust research, teaching, and service agenda in mathematics education.
As a land-grant institution with a strong commitment to serving the state, UW employs Excellence Chairs charged with providing impactful leadership in research, teaching, and statewide engagement. This role is grounded in the mission of the Wyoming Excellence in Higher Education Endowment: to strengthen education across Wyoming through meaningful scholarship, high-quality instruction, and dedicated service.
This professorship supports the College of Education’s two doctoral degrees:
- The PhD in Mathematics Education: Students complete this online degree (with one semester on campus), in preparation for pursuing a career as a professor or researcher.
- The EdD with concentrations in Curriculum and Instruction and Mathematics Education are applied programs that offer training and experience in problem-based research, curriculum, and field experience for leaders in school districts or related organizations.
The College of Education also offers a Secondary Education Mathematics Education B.A., which is nationally recognized by the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP).
The Wyoming Excellence Chair in Mathematics Education serves as part of a vibrant, growing faculty that engages in developing high-quality math educators. The Excellence Chair collaborates across disciplines and with the Science and Mathematics Teaching Center, advancing best practices in mathematics education and striving for national prominence in the field. The Chair works as part of a team contributing to collective goals. As such, the Chair is expected to participate in regular College meetings, shared planning, and team-based projects.
As a state-funded position, the role includes expectations for ongoing service in response to Wyoming’s needs. The work of the Excellence Chair will directly benefit Wyoming educators, students, and educational systems. This is an outward-facing position charged with contributing to initiatives that directly support educational development, including teacher professional development, curriculum design, and research dissemination with practical application in Wyoming’s K-12 classrooms. This position requires a committed and advanced scholar, invested in forging multi-disciplinary partnerships, and available to work on campus and actively engage in outreach with local school districts throughout the state.
To Apply:
The University of Wyoming, in consultation with Summit Search Solutions, Inc., will begin a confidential review of application materials immediately and continue until the position is filled; parties who apply by October 6, 2025, will be given first consideration. Please submit a CV/resume and a letter that explains your interest and related experience/qualifications upon application. All applications and nominations will be held in confidence.
For more information or to offer recommendations or nominations:
Tammarah Townes
Senior Consultant
Summit Search Solutions, Inc.
Direct: (302) 388-9480
ttownes@summitsearchsolutions.com
The University of Wyoming is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer (UW Reg 4-1). The University does not discriminate in employment or personnel practices on the basis of race, gender, religion, color, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, creed, ancestry, political belief, pregnancy, or any other protected category or participation in any protected activity. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu. Review the Know Your Rights poster.
Pursuant to Wyoming State law, W.S. 19-14-102, as amended, an honorably discharged veteran who has been a resident of the state of Wyoming for one (1) year or more at any time prior to the date when the veteran applies for employment, or any surviving spouse who was married to such veteran at the time of the veteran’s death, who is receiving federal survivor benefits based on the veteran’s military service and is applying for employment, shall receive an interview preference during the applicant screening process with the University of Wyoming. At the time of application, the applicant must possess the business capacity, competency, education or other qualifications required for the position. If disabilities do not materially interfere with performance of job duties, disabled veterans will be given preference over able-bodied veterans. Appropriate documentation of veteran status must be provided at time of application as outlined in the application process. No preference will be given to a veteran currently employed by a public department.
We conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of the background check.
Applicants with disabilities may request accommodation to complete the application and selection process. Please notify Human Resources at least three (3) working days prior to the date of need.
Institution: University of Wyoming
This is a full time position
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