ACADEMIC POSITIONS (Associate) Professor in Mathematics Education 2017 The Mathematics Institute (IMA) of the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso1 (PUCV) has opened two full time positions in Mathematics Education (ME).

Position of Professor of Mathematics Education at the IMA The scholar will be involved in the typical tasks of teaching at the Undergraduate (Bachelor’s Degree and Mathematics Education majors) and Graduate (Masters and Ph. D. in ME) levels. Research in ME is developed from epistemological, cognitive, semiotic, socio‐cultural and anthropological perspectives, specifically along the lines of Specific Mathematic Thought, Modeling and Teacher Education. We expect candidates to have a strong research potential and the ability to obtain grants with national and/or international funding. In addition, in order to support the development of researchers, PUCV funds internal research projects (as a way of promoting applications to external funds) and offers financial incentives for high‐ impact publications. Profile of Applicant Candidates should have a Doctorate in Mathematics Education or similar field, a commitment to teaching as well as research and the ability to support the existing lines of research or lead new ones. Language Spanish, and because of its international projection knowledge of other languages, such as English, is desirable. Type of Contract The contract will be renewable annually. After a period of two to four years, the professor must initiate the academic tenure process.

1 The university is a catholic institution that welcomes also those who do not share its faith.



In the case of a scholar with an outstanding research record, the PUCV will have a special contract system with an immediate academic tenure process. Salary Given the current exchange rate, the expected annual salary is approximately US$ 30.000, distributed in 12 months and subject to tax, health and retirement plan discounts. Salary will be increased in accordance to evaluation once the professor undergoes the academic tenure process. Dates and submission of applications Applications must be sent until November 30, 2017 to the Direction Secretary, Marisol Muñoz to the following e‐mail: [email protected]. Please send a copy of your application to Director of Research, Radu Saghin to the following e‐mail: [email protected] Pre‐selected applicants will be interviewed personally or online. The results will be announced on January 15, 2018. Start date is March 1, 2018 or another agreed upon date. Application Documents



● A letter indicating your research line and your professional development in the area. ● Detailed Curriculum Vitae, including list of publications and teaching experience. ● Two recommendation letters, sent directly by the recommenders to the following e‐mail address: [email protected]

Confirmation If candidates do not receive confirmation of reception in the days following the submission of their application, we advise that you verify the correct reception of the Application by calling the following Number: 56‐32‐2274001 or writing to [email protected] IMA reserves the right to declare the contest void/not awarded. For more information on the IMA‐PUCV, please visit our webpage at http://www.ima.ucv.cl